[center]He let her go. 

He moved back and felt the world spin dizzyingly as he turned to head back into his home. His head felt heavy and his limbs felt like lead, he released a breath and straightened his back. He'd heard her words but had no answer, his eyes blinked owlishly as he tried to gather his thoughts. “It wasn't my intention.” Was all he could out before the sound of the door opening filled his ears. Esther stood in the doorway and Kieran blinked in surprise, the blonde merely shrugged and pointed a thumb down the hall. 

“Dinner is ready and we just got back.” Was her response, Kieran moved forward to gather his jacket. He paused and flexed his fingers before offering the vampire his arm, she took it but not before running a finger down his cheek. He shrugged and led her down the hall, the sound of laughter filling the air has him relaxing slightly. 

“Shower “ Is the only word he manages as they near the kitchen, Esther pats his arm and enters with a wave. Kieran moves to the stairs and then his room, pausing when he finds Ryanair curled up and fast asleep on the bed. He closes the door softly and moves to the blonde's side, leaning forward he takes a small whiff of his hair. He smells of pine trees and strawberries, Kieran blinked and wonders where his fledgling has been. He blinks and remembers that Esther had a new set of clothes on and seemed content, the wolves to he noted. 

A soft sound has him smoothing a hand through dry locks. Ryanair settles but a sleepy eye opens to regard him, Kieran offers a smile before pressing his lips to the blonde's temple. He moves away and heads for the bathroom, turning on the water he allows it to trickle down his upturned face. Twenty minutes later find him in his room and towel-drying his hair, he's startled slightly when arms wrap around his shoulders and squeeze. 

“Can I braid it?” Ryanair asks with slurred words, Kieran nods and pushes the other back to remove the towel from his hair. Ryanair’s fingers soon settle into his hair, gently coaxing his curly hair into a neat braid. They at dinner with the rest, Kieran feeling oddly lighter than the night before. He noted his tired but content the wolves seemed and asked about it, Esther gave him a smirk and Ryanair a shrug. 

His mind had gone blank, silence filled it as laughs and conversations filled the air. He participated and smiled, his eyes clear and almost glowing. He didn't feel better exactly--it was more like he was numb but still feeling emotions. 

How odd.[/center]

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