[He slows as he hears the thump of Sampo's feet against the ground, just enough to make it a little bit easier (only a little, barely a little) for Sampo to catch up with him until there's only a step or two between them. Close enough to have a conversation, far enough away that Gepard can relax. A little. Maybe.
Someone looking at them from a distance would wonder if Gepard even knew that he was being followed. He focuses on the way ahead like he's walking alone, and Sampo's just some stranger who just decided to go the same way he did and now here they are.]
I'm not much of a reader. [So, mystery solved.] But, I'm a father now, Koski. [And for a moment, he glances at Sampo, asking without asking did you know?] And I have to set a good example for her. The last thing she needs is a father who just spends all day sitting at home.
As it turns out, selling books is a job that doesn't pay all that much money, and requires someone strong enough to lift heavy boxes of books day in and day out. My pension takes care of the first part, and I'm strong enough to manage the second. It's a good fit for me. [He...thinks? He's not sure, really. He's still suspicious as to the circumstances Pela managed to get this job lined up for him. He has questions, questions that aren't Sampo's problem. Things Sampo doesn't need to think about.]
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Date: 2024-09-22 02:05 am (UTC)Someone looking at them from a distance would wonder if Gepard even knew that he was being followed. He focuses on the way ahead like he's walking alone, and Sampo's just some stranger who just decided to go the same way he did and now here they are.]
I'm not much of a reader. [So, mystery solved.] But, I'm a father now, Koski. [And for a moment, he glances at Sampo, asking without asking did you know?] And I have to set a good example for her. The last thing she needs is a father who just spends all day sitting at home.
As it turns out, selling books is a job that doesn't pay all that much money, and requires someone strong enough to lift heavy boxes of books day in and day out. My pension takes care of the first part, and I'm strong enough to manage the second. It's a good fit for me. [He...thinks? He's not sure, really. He's still suspicious as to the circumstances Pela managed to get this job lined up for him. He has questions, questions that aren't Sampo's problem. Things Sampo doesn't need to think about.]