Reaching Out
Nov. 20th, 2012 10:39 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
feredarStory: Reaching Out
Year: 976 FY
Characters: Isshiri, Riluke
Warnings: References to the events of Sending a Message, referenced stigma against bastards and ableism.
Riluke waited a few days before visiting her cousin. She told him stories--all his favorites. He was vacant-eyed, probably from painkillers, but he smiled at the usual places, so he was aware, at least.
When her time was up, she whispered what Papa told her when she learned why she was treated different. "No matter what, you're loved. And I'm here for you."
He gave that woozy, crooked smile again, and she kissed his forehead before slipping out.
It wasn't the same--not at all the same--but hopefully it was what he needed to hear. Hopefully she’d helped.
Year: 976 FY
Characters: Isshiri, Riluke
Warnings: References to the events of Sending a Message, referenced stigma against bastards and ableism.
Riluke waited a few days before visiting her cousin. She told him stories--all his favorites. He was vacant-eyed, probably from painkillers, but he smiled at the usual places, so he was aware, at least.
When her time was up, she whispered what Papa told her when she learned why she was treated different. "No matter what, you're loved. And I'm here for you."
He gave that woozy, crooked smile again, and she kissed his forehead before slipping out.
It wasn't the same--not at all the same--but hopefully it was what he needed to hear. Hopefully she’d helped.