[He didn't care much for the woods with it fresh air, openness, and foliage. He was finding that it did have its uses when it was closer to the caves which he preferred. Unless someone was hunting and found the specific game trail that Richard used to get out this far, it was unlikely they would be discovered. He had various excuses to offer should the unlikely chance of discovery occur. He didn't care to divulge to Aldrip, but it was growing more important to admit to his daughter.
There was a growing strain on their relationship which he was not enjoying. If anything, he preferred her yelling and badgering him as it was easier to deflect openly, but the quiet avoidance of the subject with him and now targeting Richard was not what either of them wanted. He knew she was testing to see who would break first of the two of them. He had hoped to keep her attention on him for longer, but he never underestimated her determination either.
His hands stroked Richard's cheeks as heat flushed them rosy then down the younger man's neck until he encircled his arms around Richard's narrow but muscled shoulders. As it was, their foreheads remained together so he could continue to stare into those mismatched eyes.]
No, but one will come I expect. I respect your choice to not be there.
[Jinx was his daughter and her reactions were his storm to weather. He had briefly thought a united front might make the point clear without words. She was smart enough to know if she caught them together, all of her assumptions would be verified and she could have her moment. It remained a risk.]
If she becomes furious, you would allow me to stay at your place for a day or two?
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Date: 2024-10-13 07:54 pm (UTC)There was a growing strain on their relationship which he was not enjoying. If anything, he preferred her yelling and badgering him as it was easier to deflect openly, but the quiet avoidance of the subject with him and now targeting Richard was not what either of them wanted. He knew she was testing to see who would break first of the two of them. He had hoped to keep her attention on him for longer, but he never underestimated her determination either.
His hands stroked Richard's cheeks as heat flushed them rosy then down the younger man's neck until he encircled his arms around Richard's narrow but muscled shoulders. As it was, their foreheads remained together so he could continue to stare into those mismatched eyes.]
No, but one will come I expect. I respect your choice to not be there.
[Jinx was his daughter and her reactions were his storm to weather. He had briefly thought a united front might make the point clear without words. She was smart enough to know if she caught them together, all of her assumptions would be verified and she could have her moment. It remained a risk.]
If she becomes furious, you would allow me to stay at your place for a day or two?