 Napoleon of Crime - Gryffinclaw - ❄ Lunar Library Lurker ❄ - Owl Emissary - Pirate Auror
His heart ached at the eyes directed at his as Adi looked to him and said those two words the former Hufflepuff had to admit to himself. He’s gone. All Benny could do at first was a slow nod of the affirmative. His father in law, the man who stood up for them and their relationship even when his wife didn’t, was gone.
Rajesh was blissfully unaware of the sadness in his father’s eyes. Instead he savored the closeness of his parents wrapped around him, his small hands absently grasped around the fabric of Adi’s shirt as they shifted more against Benny.
Then there was the weight as his husband leaned fully on him, the dragon tightening his grasp as he braced himself to handle the effort. They stayed like that for a few minutes before a better idea came to mind. “Perhaps…perhaps we should head back to the house…” Benny suggested quietly not wanting to startle the silent other half. Had they been alone, he might have been tempted to carry Adi back but he’d have to settle on being the crutch.
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