Thread: A Hero's Return (LadyYunaFFX2 & Kiroz's 1x1)

Xiu Zhao Waiting to finish swallowing some milk first, Le began to almost instantly reply. I just turned ten a few months ago. I'm in fourth grade now. Hm ... pink with blue and red of any kind as close seconds. I can't in front of anyone very well, but I do like trying to sing. That certainly got Xui's head to tilt lightly. Really? That was honestly new to her. But she had just admitted she was more shy about doing that than talking with others. Still, her daughter had been kind and avoided interrupting herself whilst Brian spoke to her. She'd eagerly return the favor back, switching between eating and paying attention to the exchange of information. I also like reading, writing ... I want to try out for drama club one of these days. They don't have it at the school I'm attending but from what I've seen and read up on, I want to try volleyball. Oh? Volleyball, huh? Xui's smile widened more. She had done her best to at least teach Le some obvious basics, manners having already been shown. But there had been times it'd been hard for even herself to communicate with her daughter. Well, prior to today of course. It sounded horrible in her mind, but even she didn't know all of this. Ah well, now would be one of the best times to learn Xui supposed. Somehow, she'd make up for the days where she'd randomly snapped at the girl. But that could definitely wait. She imagined Brian had an agenda that he wanted to do once they arrived back. Her head instantly nodded in agreement as he brought up the idea of getting new clothes. Actually .. given Le starts school in a few weeks, she needs new clothes herself and ... not as many but some, I do also. Even with the promise of finances not being a worry, she still didn't want to seem too ... demanding. But there was more than just clothes that were needed in the house. Lots of food, for one, some cleaning supplies and other basic essentials. She'd used too many of the same tools for way too long and most were in desperate need of replacing. Her heart sank slightly at the mention of her parents though. Her hand moved horizontally in midair, trying to hint something along the lines of 'No more'. Xui had never had it in her, but they'd never overly approved of Brian even from when she first told them of her. It'd been part of why the moving was so easy along with her age. They'd given her an option, to choose between them or him. And in a heartbeat, Xui easily chose the latter. Oh she'd tried, begged, pleaded to negotiate with them. But they'd been as adamant and stubborn as herself. There was no way she could have had both her family and Brian. So since push had come to shove, she made a choice. Xui didn't regret it, merely the circumstances that had occurred and made it all happen. I will better explain that one later. She finally replied, not overly wanting to discuss it in front of Le. I will say, though, your parents are doing mostly well. But the news will definitely be a relief to them, no doubt. It was rather odd in an ironic way. One would think a person would have an easier time getting along with one's parents but ending up in disagreements with the in-laws. Somehow, it was the opposite for Xui. She got along much better with Brian's parents than her own ... a somewhat sad but still true fact. Another inward sigh echoed in her head as another sip of wine was taken. Setting it down, she resumed eating the steak, savoring every second and taste of this night thus far. It was truly one she never wanted to forget. She'd gotten her lover back ... and was now officially engaged. Xui hadn't been this ecstatic since meeting Brian or even giving birth to Le, though the latter was somewhat bittersweet. While having brought Le into the world was indeed a good day, it'd been sad at the same time without Brian.