[They al know what it means when Hana comes to plant herself in front of them like that, raising her head and her hand, and he dutifully bends forward to allow her this little gesture.
He used to find it odd at first, but it is strangely comforting and he's always happy to indulge it when he comes towards him like this. And her words bring another smile to his lips. She's trying so hard.]
I know, Aruji.
[She's right that he won't bother her, though. As soon as she is out he starts trailing the bookshelves looking for what he knows is somewhere in there.
When he next looks up from his reading, it's already dark outside, but no one has come to fetch him for dinner. Everyone is probably too busy and Shokudaikiri is out, so most probably everyone just nibbled on what they could and they forgot he wasn't around. It's not that important.
He puts the books back in order and heads out, first intend on checking on Hana and making sure she has eaten and is resting a little.]
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He used to find it odd at first, but it is strangely comforting and he's always happy to indulge it when he comes towards him like this. And her words bring another smile to his lips. She's trying so hard.]
I know, Aruji.
[She's right that he won't bother her, though. As soon as she is out he starts trailing the bookshelves looking for what he knows is somewhere in there.
When he next looks up from his reading, it's already dark outside, but no one has come to fetch him for dinner. Everyone is probably too busy and Shokudaikiri is out, so most probably everyone just nibbled on what they could and they forgot he wasn't around. It's not that important.
He puts the books back in order and heads out, first intend on checking on Hana and making sure she has eaten and is resting a little.]