15th moon [voice]

[vibrafinal]

[As far as accidental voice messages go, this one is simple enough.

All that can be heard is the journal falling to the ground, and Cecil screaming in pain.

One cannot be expected to take the sudden and brutal loss of a somewhat telepathic father-son connection gracefully, after all.]

Comments

[Action]

[paladinlost]

[Cecil is quite busy preparing the chocolate itself, which is rather lucky as it means he's not facing her when she speaks. her words surprised him, and he hates showing that his guard is down.]

...That is quite kind of you. However, I'd prefer not to leave Rosa or the others alone at the moment, even if only for a few hours. Having Selphie live by herself is already bad enough...

[It's his old instinct to protect and protect and always protect, rearing its head.]

[Action]

[lookinforlight]

[As Norma waits, she kicks her feet under the table, breathing in the scent of chocolate coming from so close by. She sighs pleasantly, relaxing a bit more before tilting her head to one side and trying to catch a glimpse of her companion's face. Prefer not to leave the others alone or prefer not to be alone yourself? A sad smile spreads on Norma's face and she closes her eyes again, turning away once more.]

You're a really good guy, CC. [And she means that with every shred of honestly she can muster up.] But my offer's always open for whenever you need it.

[Action]

[paladinlost]

...Thank you.

[He finally turns around as he gives her a cup, and while the expression on his face is far from a smile it's rather lighter than it was when she first arrived.]

I'll have to remember that, the next time we bake too many cookies.

[Because invitations must always be repaid, and he doubts that a household with a young child will refuse cookies.]

[Action]

[lookinforlight]

[Norma takes the cocoa with a smile, cradling the mug carefully in her hands. Ah, it was nice and hot, and warmed her cold hands up properly. She can see that Cecil looks a little bit better, and she's very glad for that. What he needs is people to be there for him, and she's glad she could help in whatever way.

...Also cookies.]

Cookies?! OOoh, we'll put those to good use! [In their bellies.] I think you'd be Fifi's best friend if you did that.

[Action]

[paladinlost]

[He starts preparing his own cup; preparing it for Norma made him crave one. Besides, something warm and sweet might help him feel better, as much as anything can.]

I'm certain she can find a better best friend than a man nearly old enough to be her grandfather, but I'd not mind accepting that title temporarily.