“Sure!” He responded enthusiastically to the idea that Chico would like worms although really, he had no clue. Ros seemed to be doing alright with figuring everything out on her own, though, so he didn’t think she needed any more than a small push of encouragement. Silver eyes watch with an easy smile, an expression that radiated fondness, as he watched Ros lower her head - interact with and learn about caring for her new companion.

There had been things Mesec wanted to talk to Ros about before he had found her today, comforting things and ways to make sure that she was getting by alright, but he couldn’t bring that up now. That sunshine smile that he was getting from both her and her companion dispelled any chance that he’d risk being the one that caused that smile to disappear. He always stirred up dark thoughts when he was with Ampere, the shadows clung to him even through conversation, and he would not ruin this day for Ros by doing the same for her.

What kind of big brother would he be if he interrupted the touching (if disgusting) moment where Chico tried to swallow a worm for the first time, by bringing up everything that had happened? He wanted to swear to her that what they talked about in the Veins was true - that he had no idea what his mother had been planning - assure her that whatever it took they were going to make it. Hell, they made it this far - for her he would move the world of Loorien to ensure the safety of what was left of their family.

Mesec was glad she had Chico but he didn’t want to go forever without seeing her again. He wanted to see her safe and wondered if she’d come back to the Throat with him. Probably not, if she knew Aithniel was there as well, and maybe there were a dozen other reasons why it wouldn’t work but her wandering around the wilds on her own didn’t work for him. That was exactly what he imagined her doing and it hurt to think of leaving her again. When would they be reunited? Was it going to be another season or two down the line? One of them was always disappearing, they took turns, and it was a cycle he hoped to stop.

Funny what you think of while you’re watching a lizard hunt some unsuspecting worms.

He lowered himself to the ground near his sister, folding his legs underneath him but remaining upright - though he did get a glimpse of the little lizard eating away at some worms. Well, he was glad it worked out and it was hard to find it so gross because the entire situation was so tiny. He thinly feigned disgust though, for the sake of a joke. “I almost regret asking. That’s pretty gross... I hope you don’t pick up the habit.” A snort then, as he pictured it. “I can just see you now, your mouth all filled up with worms. As your munching away, a couple spilling out as they try to escape.” A mock shudder as he teased her. The light-mood was infectious - he couldn’t remember feeling so at ease, so big-brotherly. “You two are going to get along great.”

BIG BROTHER MESEC @[Roskuld]