‘ 𝖠 𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑐𝘩 𝗈𝖿 𝒆͟𝒗͟𝒊͟𝒍 . . . ~  

that was my favorite bonding activity . <3

not when you ’ re here .

oh , it absolutely is . i would know — i ’ m the dustiest old man here .

it ’ s a blessing to see you again after all this time little bird !! doing well i hope ?

well . [ * pursing his lips && visibly trying not to laugh . joking is so hard , when you ’ re under oath to not lie . . . ] . . . we didn ’ t call them that ,

sooo . what did everyone get for me today ? :)

i ’ ve made several things ; you ’ ll have to be more specific .

[ * cooing ! oh , that ’ s lovely . . . massive claws unfurl , offering his palm to rest it in . ] did you make this . . ?

!! [ * if his blood wasn ’ t black , his face would be bright red . cue a toothy , gold - riddled grin as he carefully scoops them up , ] these are 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 , angie . thank you . . . i ’ d no clue you also gardened .

[ * laying a hand over his un - beating heart , pale eyes immediately softening . as blackened claws carefully pluck it up , ] you ’ re quite the artist , aren ’ t you ?

my lovely , thoughtful child . . . if i were still alive , you ’ d be the only one to inherit my riches . and bones . <3

i have several children . i ’ m a priest ; every human that seeks refuge in this temple is my blood .

what ’ s Fairfield done this time ? besides exist , [ * . . he 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 love a good creature - interaction to start the day . gingerly tapping it into his palm && examining dark carapace , ] she /is/ lovely . thank you , really . ♬♪