Cha0s Gaming - Resort Dining

EasyThreads added Solidus to the group. 06/01/2024 00:55

Araavos sets him down in a small table, and orders his food, which is brought out immediately, even the chefs knew not to keep him waiting when he gives them that look.

*stirs his ketchup with his fry, not really eating.*

You miss her already, don't you.

*sniffles and nods his head*

*sits near them.* So uhm...What's your name, kid?...*she says awkwardly. trying to be nice to him without overstepping or making him feel uncomfortable*

*looks at her* an....an..dwew

Well Andrew, I'm Judy. How did you get all the way here?...

I... I don't know.. *tears well in his eyes* i wa...was... with.. mommy.. and... and... *he curls into a ball and sobs*

*just gives her the look that says. "Not now"* (edited)

*fuck I upset him...* I'm sorry...I didn't....*just goes quiet*

*puts his hand on his back, says nothing, and lets him cry*

*staying quiet*

It's alright... she's with the angels now. You'll see her again someday.

Yo..you promise? *he says between sniffles*

I never lie. I promise you, you'll see her again someday.

When?

When the time comes. I can't tell you when.

Is.. is.. she happy up there? Does mommy still hurt?

No... nothing can hurt her now...

*smiles a little at that comment*

Did she give you that?

*looks at his stuffed bear* Yeah.... *he sniffles again* right before she went to sleep....

*trying to hide her tears* *thoughts: don't cry you fucking bitch...* I'm sure she was a good person....*WHY DID I SPEAK?!*

Well, then you got to be very careful with it. She left you to be there for him. Do you think you can do that? I'm sure the bear misses her too

*looks at the bear* Yeah... the bear's sad too...

I know.... But I also know, your mother wouldn't want you to stay sad. So, why don't you try to eat something. She's watching you know. How about we show her you're going to be alright and have a bite for mommy..

Okay... *grabs the fry, now soaked in ketchup and takes a bite*

There you go..

*continues to very slowly, pick at his food*

*looks at Araavos. Not sure what to do*

*lets him sit and eat* I'm going to go right over there *he points* you just enjoy your food, alright?

*sniffs and nods*

*takes Judy to the counter*

*follows*

01:40

Okay....What's happening?

His mother just died.

I get that, but....how?....why?...

She had cancer. She's been sick long before she had him. She's been sick his whole life.

I'm so sorry....How did you know them?

We met when I was passing through a small village, trying to stop a drought. Her house was nearly flooded, and I helped with it. Her husband had recently died in the war. I, offered to stay with her for a while, Help them rebuild.

And then what happened?

Well, she eventually gave birth to Andrew here, not long after the village was restored. And then, I left.

Wait, so he's not yours?....

No.

Is there anything I can do to help?...

Just let him grieve, maybe be there for him, make sure he gets to be a kid. Everything is going to be new, and overrwhelming for him. His family didn't have much. Just a basic wooden shack, a few blankets, a stew pot and a bed. Their cupboards were mostly bare. I helped with what I could, without intervening too much. But even still. It was her decision to let fate be fate, it was her belief, and she stood by it. I admire her for that.

I'll try my best for you

It's not for me, *looks over* It's for him.

I know. I will do my best.

I hope so. *walks over to Andrew* All done there buddy?

*nods*

Alright.. Come on, let's get you to bed...*takes him to his room, and sets up a room for him, eventually putting him to bed*