* / SCORPION PRINCE.

       in his opinion, she was overreacting. she always did when it came to scorpius’ safety and well-being. he would never voice this, of course. he knew that it was just one of the many ways his mother showed her love. even if she came off a little overbearing at times, he knew she always meant well. perhaps it was something that stemmed from everything both of his parents had witnessed during the war. it was something they never really talked about, and scorpius knew better than to ask. still, it always worried him how much both of his parents seemed to hold onto the paranoia that was born from their past.

       “   i’m going to be fine, mum.   ”   he reassured her, pressing a gentle kiss to her cheek.   “   i won’t be gone forever, ya’know? i always come back, don’t i?   ”