[France's smile smoothes out into one that is sincerely happy at her words. He looks back at Aiden with a definite fondness about his demeanor, reaching up out of habit to pet gently at the crown of Marianne's head. She glances over at him before shifting her attention to Aiden, her air less one of approval and more grudging acceptance of the Vulpix. Marianne won't be winning any awards for best mother any time soon.]
I'm glad that you and others who know Cooper are doing so.
[He looks up at Caren again, the expression in his eyes communicating gratefulness.]
It would be comforting to him should he return.
[France stands back up, keeping the hand on Marianne's head there absentmindedly even though he shrugs leisurely in response to her question, expression coming lighter and easier.]
Oh, the prom brought me here, and I have stayed for a bit more while Envy was challenging the gym. We haven't decided yet where to head off to. What brings you here?
action;
I'm glad that you and others who know Cooper are doing so.
[He looks up at Caren again, the expression in his eyes communicating gratefulness.]
It would be comforting to him should he return.
[France stands back up, keeping the hand on Marianne's head there absentmindedly even though he shrugs leisurely in response to her question, expression coming lighter and easier.]
Oh, the prom brought me here, and I have stayed for a bit more while Envy was challenging the gym. We haven't decided yet where to head off to. What brings you here?