psl time: single dad au edition

[guffawsungraciously]

oops, someone fucked up!

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[standvastig]

[There are no further words said in farewell as Hendrik slips out the door, a sigh escaping as he carefully shuts the door so it makes no noise.

He blinks when he looks down the corridor to see King Carnelian standing there. It's an automatic gesture to lift a hand to his chest in salute, head bowed as the king approaches.

"Spending more time with Jasper and his child, I see." Considering his lofty tone while on the throne, Carnelian's voice could be considered mild now.]

Ah. Yes, sire. I wanted to check on their well-being, with the current weather.

["Your dedication to them is admirable. You only recently rekindled your friendship with Jasper, correct?" Carnelian nods slowly when Hendrik nods in the affirmative. "Do be sure you are not doing so for the wrong reasons. 'twould be terrible if you felt beholden for reasons of guilt."

Hendrik shakes his head.]

Not at all, sire. I genuinely enjoy my time with them.

[The look that Carnelian gives his general is strange and unreadable. It makes Hendrik vaguely uncomfortable. "In any case, you just returned from your expedition, Hendrik. Be sure to get some rest."]

...Of course, Your Majesty.

[Hendrik bows his head as the king departs, another sigh passing his lips as soon as he is outside of earshot.]