Broken Antler Fen for every child who was ever born to pain and asked why

Oh.  That was something he could do, but suddenly Ashlar felt his nerves uptick considerably.  His smile grew tense, but he swallowed and nodded.

It wasn't easy to do, thinking of what he could give. He did not have much right now, and it always felt like that was the wrong answer.  But how would he ever find something without others to show him?

I w-would t-tell them that I... that I can learn.  And that... that I would work r-really hard.  I'd do my best to help, n-no m.... no matter what.  He  stopped, then dropped his nose a little self consciously.  I d... I'm not sure it's enough.  He admitted.  But then he smiled and looked back up.  But it might be.