[ He pauses as Wukong redirects the kids, obviously surprised (and pleased) by such selflessness. The kids, of course, find Wukong's tail irresistible, and infinitely more interesting than a pair of long ears. They paw at it gleefully, and Adra winces in sympathy. ]
A few reasons.
[ He walks over, gently taking a couple of kids by the hand and pulling them away from Wukong. To them, he says, gently, 'Why don't you get yourselves some cookies and juice, and I'll you the story of Uther Lightbringer, a true and brave hero?'
Once they've run off, he looks back to the poor tormented monkey. ]
First of all, I like kids.
[ He picks up another one by the waist and lifts her onto his hip; she seems dismayed, at first, but quickly goes back to fussing with his long hair. ]
Second, they need to know about us. Their lives are full of fear and uncertainty as it is--we shouldn't contribute to it.
no subject
[ He pauses as Wukong redirects the kids, obviously surprised (and pleased) by such selflessness. The kids, of course, find Wukong's tail irresistible, and infinitely more interesting than a pair of long ears. They paw at it gleefully, and Adra winces in sympathy. ]
A few reasons.
[ He walks over, gently taking a couple of kids by the hand and pulling them away from Wukong. To them, he says, gently, 'Why don't you get yourselves some cookies and juice, and I'll you the story of Uther Lightbringer, a true and brave hero?'
Once they've run off, he looks back to the poor tormented monkey. ]
First of all, I like kids.
[ He picks up another one by the waist and lifts her onto his hip; she seems dismayed, at first, but quickly goes back to fussing with his long hair. ]
Second, they need to know about us. Their lives are full of fear and uncertainty as it is--we shouldn't contribute to it.