夢姫

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

"No, I don't sleep with anything in particular," She answered as they went up the steps together, "This way, we can prepare for tomorrow together too."

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

Aster stifled a yawn as they walked out of the kitchen, “I think I’ll go to bed soon, papa,” she mumbled, “Hey, can I sleep with you tonight?” 

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

“I’ve never been on a picnic. What kinds of food will we make?” She mused out loud.

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

“I like that idea,” She confirmed while standing by the table and handed him the water, “I’ll help with the picnic since I didn’t help tonight.” 

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

Growing up, Sylvatica never paid her any mind and her aunt kept her on a short leash. Aster didn't know anything about the world. 

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

“You’re stubborn too,” Aster muttered under her breath while taking another bite. It wasn’t every day that he turned red just from cooking for her. She wasn’t getting concerned unnecessarily, but Camellia denied it too strongly, so she let it slide.

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

"I don't think tonight is good," Aster said between a mouthful, "I know you say you're not, but you're red in the face. I think you do have a cold."

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

"I'd like to go soon, then. Maybe tomorrow?" She asked as she ate.

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

Aster sat up once she noticed Camellia was nearly done. She also perked up at the mention of going into town, "I remember you telling me it was dangerous to go into town. That's why I've never gone," The girl corrected her father.

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

Aster rested her chin on the counter, her arms spread out over it. It was a silly pose to take, but she did so anyway. "It's really boring lately," she said while her head jerked with every move of her mouth, "I wish something interesting would happen around here."

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

Aster took a seat at one of the stools at the counter and watched Camellia patiently. Sometimes they would cook together, but since he had neglected her, she didn’t feel like helping today.

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

She nodded, "Okay. I want spaghetti." Aster said while taking his hand which felt extra warm, more than usual, "Are you sure you're not sick?"

Hearing the child’s voice behind him wasn’t something Camellia had expected, so naturally he jumped. In fact he hadn’t eaten today, however that was simply because he wasn’t hungry. Camellia simply couldn’t lie to the child so he sighed. “I haven’t, but how did you know that?”

Aster listened to Camellia thinking at first that this wasn’t any different from the love talks she’s heard before. Well, actually, read. She had spent a bit of time in the library. She had read about love. It sounded exactly like what her father was saying. Somewhere along his rant however, she understood that he was talking about her mother. The women her father loved. The girl wondered that he meant by the fairly tale ending. She had seen them together, from a distance. When she wanted to spend time with him but Sylvatica was around, she would wait it out and watch. They always looked so happy. Aster didn’t think that could ever end. It was obvious they loved each other. “Papa…” Aster said in order to get his attention, “That sounds wrong.. You’re talking about mama, right? why did the fairy tale end?” She asked, while her mind raced to make sense of the feeling welling up inside, “That fairy tale shouldn’t end, you love each other. You were happily ever after. Weren’t you?”

Aster nodded and pulled away enough to let her father stand up. She still wanted to know why he was crying but she could ask him about it on the way back. Though, she knew he would probably find a way to avoid it. Adults always did that. “I didn’t know there were bears here,” She said while taking a hold of his hand, “Papa…” She looked up at him, “Why were you crying?” 

Aster nodded and pulled away enough to let her father stand up. She still wanted to know why he was crying but she could ask him about it on the way back. Though, she knew he would probably find a way to avoid it. Adults always did that. “I didn’t know there were bears here,” She said while taking a hold of his hand, “Papa...” She looked up at him, “Why were you crying?”