Snippet #1698069

(OOC: sorry it took me! Been busy these past few days D: )

Devin nodded and returned the smile, trying not to show her disappointment. "That's fine. I'll see you then," she said. There was a pause where neither of them wanted to leave, and Devin wasn't sure how to bid him goodbye. Finally, in the eyes of all of the disapproving people, she moved forward to give him a friendly hug. That was innocent enough.
"Bye Liam," she waved, before walking off to find her sister.

Once Devin and Liam were out of each others' sight, it wouldn't take her long to realize that Keelin and Aiden were not wandering the streets. Irritation welled up in her as she began looking through common buildings to pass through.

:::♦:::

Aiden followed her into the corner of the pub, not hesitating to order a pint of beer. It would hopefully loosen up his words, let what he was really feeling come out. He just hoped that it wouldn't cause him to say something mean. He nearly downed half of the beer once it had arrived at his table. It didn't appear that Keelin wanted any yet, and even if she did Aiden would discourage it. It would be wrong, yes, to drink in front of her and not allow her to, but he wouldn't let her harm the child.

There was a long moment of silence and Aiden simply willed the alcohol to get to work. He knew it would take more time though, so he had to say something. He would be bold, say it directly. He had to. He couldn't beat around the bush. "I want to raise the child with you. No matter if times get rough, and they will. We can do it."