Theon shakes his head. "It looks like everyone is fit to burst after all that."
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Theon walks into the kitchen, gives everyone a polite nod before going to the bathroom to wash up.
Theon looks up from his book. "Honey slept most of the time, so my evening was quiet."
Arista finds Theon in the kitchen reading a book.
Theon smirks. "I'll make sure Honey is taken care of while you're gone."
"Not a hassle at all," Theon says with a smile. "I did have younger sisters, you know."
Theon brings Celine to Arista and Alethiro, her hair washed and curled. "One little munchkin, ready to go."
Theon gives Celine a brief hug then looks at Arista. "I'll finish cleaning up in here."
"I forgive you, Celine," Theon says, holding out his arms for a hug.
"Your daughter thought she should wash the dog as well," Theon says, rubbing Honey down with dry towels. "She didn't take to kindly to me reminding her that she was supposed to wash herself."
Theon sighs. "No arguments, Celine. I'm going to dry Honey off and then wash those clothes since you got them soapy and wet."
Theon shakes his head. "No, Mommy told you to get cleaned up. Not Honey. Go to your room and get changed, then bring me back your wet clothes."
Theon shakes his head. "Six of one, half dozen of another. I'll go check on the little urchin." He gets up and heads to the bathroom. "Celine? What are you doing?"
Theon smirks as Alethiro leaves. "Anything I can do to help, Ari?"
Theon smiles at his niece before finishing his lunch.
Theon nods. "Sounds good to me."
"I figured it was gone, but...something's just telling me to go there and see it," Theon says. "You know...one of those nagging feelings you get that won't stop until you do what it wants you to do."
"Do you think we could go...home?" Theon asks. "I mean...back to Lansing. I just want to see it."
Theon takes a bite of his sandwich. "This is good, Ari. So...I had a question for you."
Theon picks a story at random and starts reading to Celine.
"Sure," Theon says, taking the book from Celine and sitting in a chair. He pats his lap. "But only until lunch is ready."
Theon thinks for a minute. "I think a sandwich sounds good."
Theon walks into where Arista and the others are. "I was wondering where everyone went."
"Yeah," Theon says, getting up and going to the bathroom to change. He returns to the kitchen looking a little more awake. The aasimar takes the box off the counter. "Ready to go, ladies?"
"Okay," Theon says with a slight smirk. "Seems like you're trying to get rid of me, Ari."
Theon nods. "Sure."
Theon seems lost in his thoughts as he eats his breakfast.
Theon fixes his plate before getting a drink for himself. "I know. I just...don't want to be a burden or anything."
"Eh, I don't think I'll get back into my old routine any time soon," Theon says, taking a seat at the table.
Theon shuffles into the kitchen. "Guess I'm the last one up."
Theon smiles and heads to the living room.
Theon gives Arista a hug as he heads to the living room. "If there's anything I can do to make your life easier, just let me know. Good night, Ari."
"I'm sorry if I contributed to that, Ari," Theon says.
Theon puts up his hands defensively. "I had no intention to do so."
Theon scoops Celine in his arms. "Okay, we'll wait for Auntie Aliethia to finish up."
"Sure, I'll let Pandi and Dau figure out who wants the couch," Theon says with a yawn.
Theon yawns. "I think I'm going to hit the sack, Ari. Where do you want me to sleep tonight?"
"I'll take a little coffee," Theon says.
"Hello, Esmerelda," Theon says. "I'm sorry about last night...we got off on the wrong foot and...well...I made an ass out of myself."
"I'm more at peace knowing my sister survived what happened to her and that I have a lot more family than I knew about," Theon says. "I'm a bit sad that our parents passed while I was gone and that I could not say good-bye to my other sister. Still...I'd rather aim for a happier ending than becoming an undead and being destroyed."
"I do remember a moment of peace before I was brought back, but that's really hazy."
"Ah, right," Theon answers. "No, I blacked out as soon as we reached the Rimespire mountains, not even my anger was enough to keep me going at that point. When I was brought back, I had some hazy memories but I really don't remember what they were. I guess I talked to Ari and...someone else?"
"And say what exactly?" Theon asks before sitting down.
Theon follows Arista into the kitchen. "What's that look for?"
"The sun's starting to go down," Theon points out. "Why don't you two stay the night and then see about fixing it in the morning? Can they, Ari?"
Sitting next to Pandi, Theon feels more at ease and engages Celenon and Lucco in conversation.
Theon goes and gets the pans Arista requested.
"I'm just supervising," Theon remarks.
"I can go with you," Theon offers quickly.
"I guess I can use some socialization too," Theon says. "Before all our family shows up."
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