Shady

(Night!) "Mm... I imagine it's difficult, with multiple children," Ky said thoughtfully. "Having to manage them all being different little humans and figuring out what they're like and what they ...

Ky giggled despite herself, but stopped it quickly. Still, she was having a hard time imagining what it would like to truly be a Lord's daughter. Or, at least, to ...

Ky smiled after him. "But very cute."

"I guess a bit of both," Ky admitted, stepping forward to get the door for him. "I'm very nervous. But excited! ... but very nervous."

Ky smiled slightly at the boy, finding that easier to focus on than her initial gut reaction to say 'yes, sir' to acknowledge him. What was she even supposed to ...

"Yes, sir." Ky nodded, offering a small smile when she noticed he was looking at her. She couldn't get a read on this man to save her life. And she ...

Ky walked next to him, being careful not to rush him or crowd him, but attempting to not look anxious, either. The 'my children' went back to feeling distant and ...

Ky glanced at the baby. Should she offer to carry him? She liked babies -- she certainly wouldn't mind. Especially if it meant she could be helpful. But she didn't ...

"Me as well," Ky agreed, shaking his hand with a bit more genuine of a smile. "How are you?"

Ky grinned and popped back to her feet, endeared by the children. Somehow there was something about children that always made it easier for her to be authentic. Less anxious. ...

Ky laughed too. "Fifteen." She lifted her chin playfully. " And a half." Then she looked back at the little girl. "And you?"

Ky grinned, squatting down to be on their level. She was cute. "I guess I grow fast."

(They do!) Her enthusiasm was disarming. Ky's smile got a bit more genuine. Imagine having an aunt. It was still so novel. "I'm well. And you?"

(no, no! Don't be sorry! I love learning new words ^-^ it was genuine amusement) Ky smiled and walked over to them, flattered at the compliment, and warmed by Lady ...

(Funereal... fratricide... I can't remember what else, but there have been several things I've google lmao) Ky grinned at that too. It was like Lord Ash wanted to be loved, ...