[Rubi Agnus]
Grandpa didn't answer my question right away. He looked off into the distance as his expression became a little complex.
"I've been far away," he said.
That wasn't a real answer. I can tell. I'm not a baby.
"Lies," I said, to which he looked stunned for a moment before chuckling.
"Your grandfather made a mistake many years ago and has been paying the price for it," he said. He looked in Mama's direction when he said that.
Does this have to do with the… the blood thing?
"I've realised my mistakes and have been trying to make up for them."
Feeling the sadness coming out of him, I decided to be a good girl and comfort him a bit by leaning into him. Just a little though. There are still many Rubi tests he has to pass in order to receive my love.
He froze when I did that. He must not have expected it.
But slowly, he relaxed and his hand returned to my head, stroking my hair very gently.
