[But if- no, no ifs and whats, because there really had been no alternative at that time. She's long made her peace with the decision and knowledge that she didn't fail her sons in not arguing for them to stay more strongly. It's still a fact full of regret and sorrow, but one that she has lived with for many decades. It's certainly an upside of being a dwarf that Mahal made them robust enough to withstand sorrow and be practical enough to put it aside as much as is needed to go on.
Sorrow is not on her mind at all as she puts down a bundle of groceries on the table and pulls a chair towards herself to sit down next to him, taking off her gloves and then reaching over to ruffle his hair affectionately. It's only a short moment of touch before she pulls away to unpack the grocery bag, though.] I'll be as white as my grandfather was within a year, I'm sure.
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Sorrow is not on her mind at all as she puts down a bundle of groceries on the table and pulls a chair towards herself to sit down next to him, taking off her gloves and then reaching over to ruffle his hair affectionately. It's only a short moment of touch before she pulls away to unpack the grocery bag, though.] I'll be as white as my grandfather was within a year, I'm sure.