Being as fragile as he was, Aspen couldn't very well be allowed on the battlefield, no matter how much he wanted. But... he was good at scholarly pursuits. It was the only thing he could be good at, really. Though young, he'd managed to do quite a lot on his own and even more with tutors and schooling, but... it wasn't quite the same, either. He longed to be like his siblings, grew curious of the world outside of the castle with an insatiable drive. It'd been curbed quite quick by their father, and Aspen kept to himself more often than not, trying to explore his own way.
Camilla was always kind to him. Aspen adored the attention she gave him, though given he was quite starved for it, it made sense. Though he hadn't quite expected this. Looking up from his study, his folded wings perk a bit at her entrance, ambling over to take the bag and then-- ]
Wh--!
[ He stammers, his soft voice drawing down to a whisper, as if anyone else would hear him. ]
I... really? This--I could get you in trouble...!
[ But as he pulls it out and gives it a once over, it really does look pretty... ]
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Being as fragile as he was, Aspen couldn't very well be allowed on the battlefield, no matter how much he wanted. But... he was good at scholarly pursuits. It was the only thing he could be good at, really. Though young, he'd managed to do quite a lot on his own and even more with tutors and schooling, but... it wasn't quite the same, either. He longed to be like his siblings, grew curious of the world outside of the castle with an insatiable drive. It'd been curbed quite quick by their father, and Aspen kept to himself more often than not, trying to explore his own way.
Camilla was always kind to him. Aspen adored the attention she gave him, though given he was quite starved for it, it made sense. Though he hadn't quite expected this. Looking up from his study, his folded wings perk a bit at her entrance, ambling over to take the bag and then-- ]
Wh--!
[ He stammers, his soft voice drawing down to a whisper, as if anyone else would hear him. ]
I... really? This--I could get you in trouble...!
[ But as he pulls it out and gives it a once over, it really does look pretty... ]
I... I don't know...