[For a moment, he's quiet, because he still doesn't understand how it could be that Hugh barely remembers both him and his wife. Or, maybe, he simply doesn't want to think of how that could be.
...But ultimately, he smiles. He has to. Because this is his son, and he's telling him that he liked to read him stories, and he could see that, he certainly could.
So really, he has to smile.]
Ah...well. Truthfully, you impressed me earlier with your comprehension and knowledge. I'm quite...proud to see that I would have such a thoughtful, intelligent son.
[Not only did he understand Canas' earlier ramblings about ~random portals~, he also helped him pick up his books. That's...well, Canas thinks that's worth quite a lot. Even if there are issues--and he doesn't understand still, some of what happens in the future, perhaps that's for the better.]
For my part, I suppose I shall have to make an earnest effort to continue to improve as well. I'm quite ashamed, truthfully, to think of how remiss I've been.
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...But ultimately, he smiles. He has to. Because this is his son, and he's telling him that he liked to read him stories, and he could see that, he certainly could.
So really, he has to smile.]
Ah...well. Truthfully, you impressed me earlier with your comprehension and knowledge. I'm quite...proud to see that I would have such a thoughtful, intelligent son.
[Not only did he understand Canas' earlier ramblings about ~random portals~, he also helped him pick up his books. That's...well, Canas thinks that's worth quite a lot. Even if there are issues--and he doesn't understand still, some of what happens in the future, perhaps that's for the better.]
For my part, I suppose I shall have to make an earnest effort to continue to improve as well. I'm quite ashamed, truthfully, to think of how remiss I've been.