[Once Gailardia's curled up, Peony lifts a hand to stroke the boy's hair, still making those low sounds though he sighs. Peony's not been wholly angry with the minds behind Vatheon before, but this is pretty good reason to be. This is the second time he's seen a curse seriously hurt someone, and the worst part? Is that there really isn't much he can do about this one--this one is real, and while nightmares are very real to those who experience them, they can be assuaged over time, but... There's no way to fix the past, so he just... has to find a way to help the de-aged Guy through this week.
To make someone relive this kind of horror does not sit well with the man, though he takes care not to let that feeling seep into what he's doing. That's the last thing Gailardia needs. So for now, Peony just tucks the anger away and holds off on getting up in arms over it.
He'll tell Gailardia that he's heir apparent thanks to family decisions (not far from the truth), maybe... Or something. He doesn't want Gailardia being more reserved because of his station. Maybe he'll just... say he's an aide or something. Gaaah, what to do... What to do that would work on a kid, anyway.]
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To make someone relive this kind of horror does not sit well with the man, though he takes care not to let that feeling seep into what he's doing. That's the last thing Gailardia needs. So for now, Peony just tucks the anger away and holds off on getting up in arms over it.
He'll tell Gailardia that he's heir apparent thanks to family decisions (not far from the truth), maybe... Or something. He doesn't want Gailardia being more reserved because of his station. Maybe he'll just... say he's an aide or something. Gaaah, what to do... What to do that would work on a kid, anyway.]