[Meanwhile, Tifa stands there and watches him, eyes wide at first, her and the little dragon in her arms startled by the sound...
... but as he rushes off and leaves her behind, she can't help but smile or giggle at the sight of him trying to wrangle several small dragons off the shelves, all of them absolutely thrilled by the attention that they're getting now and begging "big bro" to get the toys down so that he can come and play with them.
The dragon in her arms wriggles free and flies crookedly to join them all, leaving Tifa alone in the center of the room, surrounded by piles of the toys that they brought, all of them already strewn about. But it's Eustace that she watches. Grumpy as he looks, she knows that there's more to him beneath that...
And the thought makes her heart twist again, a longing ache settling in her chest that she's felt before. A silent wish that she knows will never come to pass, but one she can't help but wish for anyway... It's silly, wanting it even when the nature of this world won't let her. She can imagine it though, can't she? There was nothing wrong with that.
With something of a sad but warm smile, Tifa rushes in to join them.]
Hey, leave some toys for me!
[They'll spend a majority of their morning there, sticking around to help with lunch, and honestly? As chaotic as it is, Tifa does have fun. It's not as if this is anything new—they do this sort of thing every day with the dogs. And yes, they may be different, but it does make her miss them and wonder how they might be doing at home with Lyria. She knows that everyone is in good hands, though, so she'll at be able to enjoy their last day and night at the resort.
Enjoy the fancy dinner, the wines that they bring by, the pool just outside their door, and most of all, just being able to relax with her husband, forgetting all about their worries and responsibilities.. basking in his warmth and their love for just one more night.
And when it's time to leave, she might feel a little guilty for the dragons who are meant to clean up the starflowers and vines that have sprouted all throughout the room and outside...]
💙❤️ fin.
... but as he rushes off and leaves her behind, she can't help but smile or giggle at the sight of him trying to wrangle several small dragons off the shelves, all of them absolutely thrilled by the attention that they're getting now and begging "big bro" to get the toys down so that he can come and play with them.
The dragon in her arms wriggles free and flies crookedly to join them all, leaving Tifa alone in the center of the room, surrounded by piles of the toys that they brought, all of them already strewn about. But it's Eustace that she watches. Grumpy as he looks, she knows that there's more to him beneath that...
And the thought makes her heart twist again, a longing ache settling in her chest that she's felt before. A silent wish that she knows will never come to pass, but one she can't help but wish for anyway... It's silly, wanting it even when the nature of this world won't let her. She can imagine it though, can't she? There was nothing wrong with that.
With something of a sad but warm smile, Tifa rushes in to join them.]
Hey, leave some toys for me!
[They'll spend a majority of their morning there, sticking around to help with lunch, and honestly? As chaotic as it is, Tifa does have fun. It's not as if this is anything new—they do this sort of thing every day with the dogs. And yes, they may be different, but it does make her miss them and wonder how they might be doing at home with Lyria. She knows that everyone is in good hands, though, so she'll at be able to enjoy their last day and night at the resort.
Enjoy the fancy dinner, the wines that they bring by, the pool just outside their door, and most of all, just being able to relax with her husband, forgetting all about their worries and responsibilities.. basking in his warmth and their love for just one more night.
And when it's time to leave, she might feel a little guilty for the dragons who are meant to clean up the starflowers and vines that have sprouted all throughout the room and outside...]