Heart Gold #24, White Opal #20

[shadowsong26]

Story: Reaching Out
'Verse: Feredar
Colors: Heart Gold #24. Love is a little haven of refuge from the world. - Bertrand A. Russell, White Opal #20. Hope
Supplies and Materials: miniature, canvas (976 FY), pastels (my current gen+romance card I1 "making do"), glitter (overcoming)
Word Count: 100
Rating: PG
Characters: Isshiri, Riluke
Warnings: References to the events of Sending a Message, referenced stigma against bastards and ableism.
Notes: Constructive criticism welcome, as always.


Riluke waited a few days before visiting her cousin. She told him stories--all his favorites. He was vacant-eyed, probably from painkillers, but he smiled at the usual places, so he was aware, at least.

When her time was up, she whispered what Papa told her when she learned why she was treated different. "No matter what, you're loved. And I'm here for you."

He gave that woozy, crooked smile again, and she kissed his forehead before slipping out.

It wasn't the same--not at all the same--but hopefully it was what he needed to hear. Hopefully she’d helped.

Comments

[leia_solo]

I just read the piece you linked to and wow it was very powerful with the imagery. I hope Isshiri gets better.

[shadowsong26]

Thank you ^^

[kay_brooke]

Aw, Riluke. I love how much she cares for her brother.

[shadowsong26]

Thank you ^_^

He's actually her cousin, but she was raised with him and his sisters, so she's like another big sister to him. ^^

[bookblather]

Awwwwwww. Riluke had the best dad, and she IS the best cousin. Nicely done.

[shadowsong26]

Thank you ^_^

[ce_jour_la]

Riluke is the sweetest cousin--this is a great snapshot of their relationship.

[shadowsong26]

Thank you ^_^

[clare_dragonfly]

Oh, that is sweet. I hope she helped too.

[shadowsong26]

Thank you ^_^

She did, yes.