Stavanger Bay dark before the dawn

Jorunn remained silent throughout the story, and his mood seemed to switch between indignation and guilt (well, sort of; at least he looked like he knew he'd done something wrong). Charon wished that Levi was here, so that he could work his magic on the pups; he was way better with these tiny things. It was like he just asked them nicely and then they did it, but when Charon asked something they all turned into tantrum-throwing crying screaming babies. Admittedly, it was for the first time since... well, ever, that Charon saw Levi as a growing man instead of a tiny boy that needed the help of his brother around every corner. Even though Charon loved caring for and helping Levi, so he didn't mind that he needed help a lot, it made Charon proud to see his caring brother finding a purpose in looking after the pups.

"That's right, I'm bigger and older, so you gotta listen," Charon said matter-of-factly. "Now you're being a good boy, Jorunn! Do you wanna hear another stoooory?" Charon asked and looked at Jorunn, waiting to see if he actually wanted to hear more or not. He wasn't sure if Jorunn actually understood what he said, but he would soon find out (or not find out, and get another 'nuh' when the real answer was 'i don't know what you mean').

Without waiting for answer, Charon started on another story. For a while he told stories to his brother, before it was time for him to sleep again.

fading here :)