even mountains crumble ;

“I’m going to take that as an overenthusiastic congratulations! And thank you, it’s much appreciated.”

You chose it, so I guess it makes you happy. [ he pats her shoulder twice ] Congratulations. 

I don’t really care about your time. It’s simple: mine is worth more. I’ve been receiving a lot of note and congratulations. I haven’t had to really bring him up on my own.

Obviously. Oh, and how do you figure that? You’re the head of a department. I’m a head of a department. [ he raises his eyebrows ] That is probably one of the most idiotically self-centered attempts at logic I’ve ever heard.

[ he sighs ] What do you want, Moody? You’re doing a wonderful job at wasting my time.

As were you with your useless information about your son. Have you just been bragging to everyone that comes in here?

Those are fine. They’re related to me. Lily’s kid is going to be … very small, and I, well. See, I might be having a crisis. I’ll watch Edgar’s kids, this has nothing to do with Edgar’s kids. 

Baby’s are very small. And wouldn’t being around a real baby make you feel better about being around Lily’s baby? [ he raises an eyebrow ] What kind of crisis?

You want me to watch them for you, don’t you. I’m not qualified for that. The other day I thought about Lily having a kid, and I forgot to breathe, and I passed out. Just a little. 

I thought you liked kids. You got along with them. You’ve got a niece, and you had that other little human at your wedding that had to belong to someone. 

Bones, or the kids? 

Both. Bones doesn’t know that I’ve moved, and he will definitely not be meeting Greylyn and Sorcha, since he doesn’t know either of them exist. And the kids are banned by default. 

So, like I said. That’s a loaded question. 

Alright, fine, I don’t want to babysit Bones’ kids and I’m trying to get out of it. He’s not allowed to come over to the house anymore. 

Oh? You think I spent those six years thinking you were important? Now who’s full of themselves?

Well then that was quite an excessive display for someone you didn’t think was important. But alright, sure. I’d hate to see how you reacted to someone that mattered, if that was for neutral opinions. 

I’m not that full of myself, I know you don’t care. I just wish I didn’t waste any time on thinking you were someone of importance. Thank, though, for your well wishing.

Yes, a whole six years of your life you can’t get back. How horrible for you. It was sarcastic, but take it as you want. 

He nods. “All of it,” he says. “Andy’s nervous as hell about it, since her parents aren’t exactly… well, you know.” He raises an eyebrow. “Is it sticking as well?”

You’re sure she’s ready for it? I’m all for being honest with your kids, but it’s a lot to take on. [ he shakes his head ] No, just twitching.