"I gave some instructions on what should be in it."
In other words, not really. He could cook but he wasn't the type to put his effort into that.
Having the small child curled up against him was a bit awkward. Rarely did he have human contact, and if he ever attempted it himself it was for professional reasons. He'd had more contact in the last few months than he had the rest of his entire life.
Still, he could humor a child. As long as she was behaving, it was better to let things be. He leaned against the back of the chair, holding her only to make sure she didn't fall rather than an attempt to give comfort.
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In other words, not really. He could cook but he wasn't the type to put his effort into that.
Having the small child curled up against him was a bit awkward. Rarely did he have human contact, and if he ever attempted it himself it was for professional reasons. He'd had more contact in the last few months than he had the rest of his entire life.
Still, he could humor a child. As long as she was behaving, it was better to let things be. He leaned against the back of the chair, holding her only to make sure she didn't fall rather than an attempt to give comfort.