wc:563 Oh, he certainly tries to be. ;D
The remaining distance between the two siblings quickly disappeared, made easier when Ghita finally gave up her futile flight and settled down to the earth. Even as he closed the distance, Ehno could see the clear look of displeasure on her features and in her posture. He wouldn’t have expected any other reaction from his fiery sibling, and he took this typical behavior of hers as a sign that her recovery was still moving along smoothly at its slow and steady pace. She appeared to be just fine, and if her demeanor was any indication, he was certain that she wouldn’t hesitate to tell him that.
The Italian man took a seat beside his sibling, and her hostile bearing diminished slightly as he settled down. She spoke, one excuse of the many she likely had in mind for her sneaking around. Ehno understood her need to dole out the excuse, just as he understood the truth that rang within her words. Ehno had had plenty of time during the journey of his youth to adjust to living with a roof over his head, while as far as he was aware, Ghita had no such opportunity. Certainly, she travelled during the years she was separated from her siblings, but her wanderings had likely allowed her to remain intimate with the nature around her. The Marino woman’s love of the great outdoors seemed to be a part of her, just as much as her fiery and rambunctious personality.
“Understandable,” he said, amber gaze settling on his sister. “Even I can’t stay cooped up in there for long without needing to get out and about.” Sympathy danced in his tone, mixing easily with the Marino’s Italian lilt. He couldn’t imagine being confined to the manor day after day, restricted from movement by a wounded leg. Ehno couldn’t blame his sibling for wanting to escape, to be able to actually move freely around on her own again. This daring little venture of his sister’s was necessary for her. Her injury needed time and rest in order to heal, but she needed fresh air and independence in order to keep herself from going crazy in the meantime. One or the other wouldn’t be enough to make her recovery as swift as possible, but a healthy mix of the two would be just what was needed. He wanted her to move about on her own, but the worry was still there. Just as Ghita would always be free-spirited and independent, Ehno would always be protective of his family.
His sibling spoke again, her words assuring him that she was on the cusp of full recovery and that she would be back in full force within a few days. The challenge was clear in her eyes, and he was certainly tempted to meet it. Such bold, confident words were typical of Ghita, but he didn’t want to see her getting hurt on some even more daring venture. Surely she knew her limits, though it wasn’t likely that she would be quite so eager to admit them. “I’m sure that will be a sight to see.” He really was eager to see his sibling back up to full speed, but only when she was truly ready. “You must have some new, great treatment if you’ll be running around again that soon.” Some of his skepticism snuck its way into his words.