so mad , sometimes . i have to help with the packing ." poppy sketched an imaginary box with herhands ." i like that . i like physically handling something , and the colors and scents of some of the candles are exquisite ." she added ." as a culture , we are not hands-on- enough . we don't like to get dirty ."
richard had been conscripted into telling the tqwins a story . lucas was snorting with laughter , but felix was puzzled . i knew that look . it meant that he was questioning what he was hearing ." the big brown bear ." said richard , crooking his fingers and placing them on either side of hiss head , " gobbled up the wizard ."
" wizards don't get gobbled ," felix flaxtly , and i rejoiced in hi9s capacity not to be taken in .
richard lowered his hands ." i can't make you believe me ."
lucas shouted . " i believe you , i believe you , don't i mummy ?"
i was about to reply ." of corse you do ," when i encountered felix 's anxious gaze , and realized that he was terrified of being shown up . nathan sent me the tiniest shake of his head . " you can believe what you wish , both of you ." i said .
"of course you can ," said richard , all good humor but with the slight uneasiness of someone who was not truly at home with children .
felix slid down from his chair and flung himself against me . i ran my fingers through his hair , relishing the texture of his tufty curls . his breath was scented with garlic , his body pressing against mine . whether i liked it or not , the connection between him and me flowed up thriugh my fingers .
after a few seconds , lucas climbed down from his chair and leaned against nathan in imitation of his brother .
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