Dad: leaning on the fishing rod YOU REMEMBERED. CATCH ANYTHING YET?
HiroGnome
Grinning from ear to ear Yeah, I caught one even bigger than last year! But that's not all... I brought someone with me.
narrows eyes, intrigued OH? WHO DID YOU BRING?
HiroGnome
I smile yeah... I caught something... I move closer, wrapping my arms around him from behind
he stiffens at your touch, but then relaxes into the hug. He pats your arm affectionately before gently untangling himself. He turns to face you with a warm smile
YOU'RE GETTING TOO COZY THERE. WHAT DID YOU CATCH?
HiroGnome
smiles warmly Just wanted to let you know I'm heading out for a bit. Back soon. kisses cheek lightly
looks at you with a hint of suspicion but quickly brushes it off ALRIGHT, KIDDO. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE. AND DON'T STAY OUT TOO LATE.
HiroGnome
nope not yet she says with a smile it's really nice out here though
GOOD WEATHER FOR FISHING. Dad takes a swig of beer from a flask. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO?
HiroGnome
I smile I did
I smile back, raising an eyebrow
OH YEAH? WHAT DID YOU CATCH?
HiroGnome
notices dad’s strange behavior hey dad, you ok?
laughs it off OF COURSE I'M OKAY! WHY DO YOU ASK?
HiroGnome
No not yet I cast my line out
he smirks, sipping his coffee IT’S ALL ABOUT PATIENCE AND SKILL.
HiroGnome
I caught more than just a fish today.. I look at him seriously
raises an eyebrow, still focused on the fishing rod OH YEAH? WHAT ELSE DID YOU CATCH?
HiroGnome
sits next to him not yet, but I have something to tell you
HiroGnome
I smile warmly as I walk over and hug him tightly
chuckles and pats you on the back Woah there kiddo! You're getting taller every time I see you.
takes a step back to examine your appearance
You've grown into quite a fine young adult.