Lost Creek Hollow ravensong

there is a moment when he can see his proposal register in her pretty eyes, and he begins to worry she will reproach him--but he needn't have, for she is quick to agree. he grins blindingly, about to suggest they go find dad when suddenly he arrives as if summoned by okeanos' thoughts. 

unaware that his dad has heard their conversation, oke steps forward to meet his embrace, basking for a moment in it. though he'd grown up away from him, he's missed his dad, and treasures what memories together he does have. "i'm good -- i heard you have a new wife? we have more siblings?" he asks playfully, pulling back with a knowing look to ibis. they'll both talk to him about their imminent departure, he's sure, but okeanos sees no real need to rush. not when there's new babies to smooch!