Flicker took the ring from Jørmund, holding it up for a moment to inspect it before putting it on. They turned their attention back to the rest of the group just as Aura stated she considered the rest of the group family, a statement that made Flicker pause. Considering they'd had a lot of quarrels over their time together, particularly of recent given the prospect of a genie war, they had not expected it. They glanced over at Aura, and were in the process of studying her facial expression for any hints that might have been some kind of joke when Cascade, who they had known for far less time, voiced a similar sentiment, as well as her excitement to introduce the party to her village.

They felt tears starting to form in the corner of their eyes and quickly ducked their head to avoid eye contact with anyone else in the wagon.[color=f7941d]"Err, you guys too,"[/color] Flicker said, coughing slightly as if to clear their throat.