Things were much worse for the both of them after that, Munro unable to be near her for more than a few seconds before becoming rock solid and slipping into native tongue accidentally.
It felt like forever before Charles was pulled back to work. It made Annella incredibly sad, she never liked to see him go.
"I'll be back soon, me wee one." Charles assured her. She frowned.
"Not soon enough.."
"You take care of her, boy." He smiled, shaking his hand right back before turning to Annella, "And you behave for him."
"I'll do my best, daddy, he's a bit of a sod." She said playfully, causing Charles to chuckle.