He's oddly reminded of the way Barbara had looked at him when he'd first announced back in 2012 that she would be his Golden Hand. There had been those with doubts that a girl of 18 so fresh to the ways of Kindred, could take on such a responsibility. But Riley counts himself a man capable of judging the character of those he elects to offer such responsibilities to, and he has, he believes the phrase goes "a fairly exceptional track record."
Have another smile, Ella Ryan. He's also folding your hands in one of his and covering them both with his other one.
"I believe that it is best for us to take things step-by-step." A moment's pause, then: "I have seen your academic record, my dear. It is no feat, getting into one of the top schools in all of Southeast Asia." The University of the Philippines is, after all, at par with other Ivy Leagues. "I hardly think that someone who is driven enough to be exceptional as a student will be a disappointment."
He takes a breath. "As for all things Kindred, you shall have Barbara, and Raura, and myself." He'll not mention the others in his circle just yet. No sense overwhelming a child already overwhelmed.
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Have another smile, Ella Ryan. He's also folding your hands in one of his and covering them both with his other one.
"I believe that it is best for us to take things step-by-step." A moment's pause, then: "I have seen your academic record, my dear. It is no feat, getting into one of the top schools in all of Southeast Asia." The University of the Philippines is, after all, at par with other Ivy Leagues. "I hardly think that someone who is driven enough to be exceptional as a student will be a disappointment."
He takes a breath. "As for all things Kindred, you shall have Barbara, and Raura, and myself." He'll not mention the others in his circle just yet. No sense overwhelming a child already overwhelmed.