? that might work with TUK, who was 7. But with her ? seriously ?
No. Not a chance.
Kiri was right there beside him, eyes on her father.
How weird to be on this side of the conversation for once..
"You worry? about our family? but why ,dad ?" The young female asked before a +
Jake hoped he had deflected the conversation from himself and onto her — clearly not.
He still walked along the shoreline, the water caressing his ankles with each step he took.
“I worry a lot. About this family. About being a good father and mate. It’s hard sometimes.”
"And who is to suggest that you are not it, brother?" Kiri asked, her eyes softer than usual. No teasing tone, no sibling rivalry to be heard right now. Just honesty and understanding.
"I have seen you with her. And I have seen the way she is around you. How can you be so +
« over the water.
“I really like her. A lot. And I care about her a lot too… but I don’t think Tonowari and Ronal would approve of our… relationship. I know they want the best for their daughter,” he sighed and shrugged. “I want the best for her too.”
Kiri's tail swished behind her in satisfaction.
"Yes, brother. Very much so." She then tilted her head and sighed.
"Do you wish to talk sbout Tsireya? and your feelings for her?" softer voice now. an offer between an older sister and her younger brother.
"I.. promise not to +
The young female walked alongside her father, eyes glancing at him every few moments.
!
this.. it was not about her.. why was he asking her this now ?
"I do.. but.. dad. we're here to talk about you?"
Jake nodded and began to walk ahead of Kiri until they reached the shoreline — his pace slowing down until they walked in unison.
“Do you still feel Eywa’s heartbeat?”