The First Age

She almost quit eating because he demanded she do it, but it was food. It wasn’t a fight worth getting into. The food was good too. Tatyana ate mostly in silence, not really offering up anything. She was content to be ignored for now, but by the time she was done she was ready to leave.

Tatyana muttered her thanks for the food. It was quiet, but genuine. Then she excused herself to leave after getting reminded about the time of her next visit. Part of her still wondered if she was going to show up. These people didn’t fit neatly into her worldview. It was a reminder of a time she thought gone. She bundled up against the snow and headed back to the church.

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Hayden listened and wondered if Nox would actually be able to help. It wasn't a usual emotional block, but it was still emotional.  She wanted to feel nothing -- something Nox knew a bit about lately. He hadn't thought about it when he suggested he could help her.  And he was also pretty certain that she didn't like Nox being bossy ut he hadn't meant anything by it more than just she should eat.

But they ate in relative silence. Nox talking to Lily a little while he ate. He made her a bottle. Tanya left leaving them alone.

Nox took the baby with little ceremony. He didn't look like he wanted to talk. So Hayden didn't try.