It was, and Nida smiled, taking that hand and shaking it carefully. He didn't hold on longer than needed, though, because he didn't want the kid to feel awkward.
But the thing the kid said, it made him nod solemnly. This one? This one got the spirit of Garden. Got the spirit of the world that got NIda to where he was today. Which wasn't always good. But damn if he didn't smile.
"It's going to be hard work, and I think you'll handle it. I'll find out my schedule and we'll find some night to start working."
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But the thing the kid said, it made him nod solemnly. This one? This one got the spirit of Garden. Got the spirit of the world that got NIda to where he was today. Which wasn't always good. But damn if he didn't smile.
"It's going to be hard work, and I think you'll handle it. I'll find out my schedule and we'll find some night to start working."