Eidolic
Alfred manages to surprise the Brit, though, showing a surprising level of maturity. He learns on his own once he turns seven not to talk to him in front of people, understanding that privacy meant time with Arthur unscolded and unquestioned.
Arthur learns to wait for Alfred, haunting his room constantly as he makes the boy small treats—complex origami animals learned from Alfred's kiddie craft books. He writes short, simple stories to read him to sleep.
(Alfred had decided much to his mother's chagrin early on that Arthur's stories were superior.)
And in return, Alfred offers his best treasures.
Posted: June 14, 2016
Word Count: 100