07-31-2014, 12:03 AM
"If some thing is bothering you, just say so. Cormac is worried about you. He tried not to show it, but he does." She began to dry Astien's feet. "I know my presence here has complicated things. Cormac told what's going on and I can understand why you two are so on edge." She touched Astien's hand that rested on his belly and gave it a squeeze. "Things get worse before they get better. Moira always said that, even when she was dying of illness. Cormac loves you, Astien, in a father-son sort of way, but he loves you none-the-less."