𝒯𝐇𝐄 𝒟𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋 ℐ𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄

⠀ you could do that .ᐣ well , that sounds perfect , if it`s what you`re comfortable with . I`d be happy to accompany you whenever you`re ready . ⠀

“Small heath has always been own home.” she briefly nodded, in agreement to his statement about Duke. “He may, but he has a good heart.”

giving a quick roll of her eyes. “ someone should’a slammed yer’ heads together instead.” a stifled laugh threatened to spill out.

⠀ I didn`t realise I made it so apparent . . and —-- of course , sorry . . tea makes everything better for me . pub .ᐣ unless you`d rather not talk in such an open area . ⠀

squinting at the other now. “You included ! I ‘eard about what happened in the garrison, not a great first impression.. though my brother is more to blame.”

one.. or five words; men and their bloody egos.

⠀ I . . yes , I am actually . I was offering more so as a friend rather than in a professional manner . but . . I could schedule in an appointment .ᐣ unless . . you`d rather talk over a cup of tea . no judgement . ⠀

⠀ well , I`m honoured . I . . wouldn`t mind offering a comforting shoulder , if you should feel ready to talk about it some more . it helps —-- men are allowed to feel vulnerable . ⠀

⠀⠀i cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me .

⠀ that`s what mother`s do unfortunately , you`ll always be her baby . though I understand the desire to give her the world , to stop her from worrying . I want the same for my own —-- but what makes mothers truly & &. ⠀

⠀ I`m sorry to hear that . . the one man anyone should be able to trust is their papa . but your mother —-- I bet she`s an amazing woman , she did raise you well . and your old man .ᐣ it doesn`t sound like he & &. ⠀

⠀ no .ᐣ well . . your parents picked a fitting name either way . a lovely name , and you seem like a lovely man . ⠀

⠀ thank you —-- named after my grandma . and . . you .ᐣ ⠀

“Daaaamn, that’s kind of hot.”

⠀ it`s maeve , my name is maeve . ⠀

“You sure about that? I’d hate to see what the other guy looks like.” She spoke out softly.

“Damn.” She muttered out as she was walking past as she turned to look at him. “You okay?”

⠀ I believe you . ⠀

Good afternoon.