[ He certainly feels like someone's pet cat right now, all decorated and fawned over and subject to invasive, continuous patting. The kids are so pleased with their work, though; he can't find it himself to be angry, or even anxious.
More than that, Alice seems pleased. Relaxed. In her element. He watches her with the children and thinks that this ought to be her profession: working with them, guiding them gently. She's well suited to the task. ]
Mm, did you? I'm sure she loved it.
[ He touches the flowers, sounding only slightly exasperated, a half-smile on his face. ]
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More than that, Alice seems pleased. Relaxed. In her element. He watches her with the children and thinks that this ought to be her profession: working with them, guiding them gently. She's well suited to the task. ]
Mm, did you? I'm sure she loved it.
[ He touches the flowers, sounding only slightly exasperated, a half-smile on his face. ]
Anything for the children ...