[Sheliak waited until with kids were distracted thinking about their symbol before turning to Shun with a subtle smile. While he was annoyed that he needed help negotiating with children, he was incredibly grateful for his help.
It is hard not to notice the way Shun clenched the red kerchief around his neck when his offer reminded Sheliak of something similar, a special chessboard that he and his friends had carved their initials on the bottom of their chosen piece. Suddenly he was eager to see what Shun would make and he quietly excused himself to retrieve some light wood. He trusted Shun to handle the children in the meantime. He certainly was doing better than Sheliak in that regard.
After a short absence, he returned with a nice block of light wood with an interesting wood grain that looked similar to waves. Before the kids could criticize his choice, he gave it to Shun.]
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It is hard not to notice the way Shun clenched the red kerchief around his neck when his offer reminded Sheliak of something similar, a special chessboard that he and his friends had carved their initials on the bottom of their chosen piece. Suddenly he was eager to see what Shun would make and he quietly excused himself to retrieve some light wood. He trusted Shun to handle the children in the meantime. He certainly was doing better than Sheliak in that regard.
After a short absence, he returned with a nice block of light wood with an interesting wood grain that looked similar to waves. Before the kids could criticize his choice, he gave it to Shun.]
Will this suffice?