Starglow Basin Didn't think I'd see the rest of the year

They are given the gesture to follow, and Arslan is quick to perk up. Moving to obey, he is quick to stand shoulder to flank - though careful not to touch this time.

Eyes flick back to Kemal, his far larger brother clearly showing more hesitation than himself. Sakin ol aptal. He grunts to him, flicking his ear. He can tell from the look in his eyes; Kemal is worrying far more than he should. Arslan on the other hand is confident in their success.

It is no different than it always has been; Leandros ever the optimist, Kemal a natural pessimist. Of their seven siblings, they were each an individual end of the spectrum.

He wonders what is different now; if Leto has fallen pregnant, if Beau is still around.