//This was actually a couple days ago, but I still can't believe it's been 11 years for my Dragon and me...
Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary
Happy birthday to @NeverABastard, the beautiful young woman I have the distinct honor to call my bonus daughter. Even if I've never said the actual words before, they are still true. The daughter of a queen and a pirate with the soul of a Dragon. Have a fucking beautiful day.
@HisBloodyDemon *Chuckling, I try to ignore the flush to my cheeks and chest at your words.* I am honored that you want to learn. I'll happily teach you and give you a couple of books in my hoard. *I purr and say your name in Dragonish a couple of times.* You'll want to learn that one first.--
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon Killian's right. You're not alone in this, Peter. You've got us, no matter what. I understand that may be small consolation to loss of family that is looming for you, but I will promise you here and now that I will rein in my need for vengeance because of my love for you.
@HisBloodyDemon Mmm... *I snuggle into your chest, dotting little kisses on your skin. A soft chuckle bubbles up after a moment or so.* You got me speaking Dragonish. You're good.
@HisBloodyDemon@HookHandedDevil *Once the wild animal friends have feed scattered about along the edges of my property, as there's no way I'll let them go hungry in the harsh winter months, I head inside to warm up and consider a bit of inventory in my hoards. I have a few new books I've found to catalog.*
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon raise them. *My eyes flash golden briefly.* No Dragon babies should be abandoned or orphaned, so if that means I make ...not nice, but polite with the imp for their sake and yours, then so be it. But always know, sweet boy, that /you/ are the most important member of that--
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon --have the spot between us. The one needing comfort is always in the middle in this house.* Lois is a good woman and a fearsome Dragon. I'm glad she was able to help facilitate a truce for you, even if it may not be the outcome you'd hoped for. A truce is a start.
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon *Setting the dish of chicken on the floor in front of the fireplace, but still close enough for Umber to be in reach for Peter, I offer a warm smile to both of you as you each get a bottle of water. When I take my place on the couch, there is no room for arguing that Peter will--
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon --shredded chicken for Umber, I come back into the main room with a gentle smile for both of you.* Let's sit before we get into any of this, shall we? Peter, couch or nest? I can easily make a nest right here in the living room before the fire. Umber can join us with this food.
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon *The minute Peter mentions the imp's name, I realize that oddly familiar scent I couldn't place. I want to rant and rail about that bastard, but this is not the time nor the place. Peter needs me, needs /us/, and I won't let him down. Grabbing bottles of water and the dish of--
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon whatever it is you need to talk about... *A vaguely familiar scent wafts in, catching my attention, and I have a strange sense of deja vu. Forcing that away, I know my focus needs to be on Peter right now, and whatever is on his mind.* I could make sandwiches if you're hungry?
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon *Grateful that I'm not just being overly protective or sensitive of Peter's moods, I head into the kitchen to find a bit of meat for Umber.* Peter, what kind of tea would you like? I can heat up the kettle, give us all a little something warm for our bellies while we talk about--
@HookHandedDevil@HisBloodyDemon Do you realize how close you just came to getting a punch to the nose, Killian? *There's relief in my chuckle as I beckon Peter in.* And you, sweet boy, who is your tiny friend that I missed? Does he or she like milk?