Broken Antler Fen A cup of tea, please

I am not offended. She chuckled again - a slight bit of sadness slipping in her warm yet scratchy voice. It came, again, as no surprise that Burke had paid no attention to Sebastian. But, Burke was a changed man now - having gone through several hardships alone and with his family. Their bond was stronger than that of many and Malice cherished what he had given up and done for her and their two sons. Silently, she wished for more children of his to bear but did not think the old man was able to do such... acrobatics anymore.

Well, at least he will only mope around here and annoy us, hm? She chuckled - thinking of how the cracking bones of the old male would move as he wandered around as he used to.