SoSuWriMo 372
Haven had never really thought that Alder would show up at his doorstep all by himself. Even though his little brothers were all well on their way to becoming young adults, he knew that change would not come easily or quickly to the masked boy. The tree son needed support. He could take steps forward, but really only if there was someone right behind him, backing him up as Haven had on their trip to the castle all the months ago. Even if it was a bit of a shock, it was a pleasant one. The Knight wished that he was able to see his youngest siblings more often and he had always hoped for the day that he could show off his own home to them. This unexpected visit would be the perfect opportunity for that.
As soon as the words he had spoken left his lips he cursed himself. Was that any way to treat his brother? The Knight could not let his melancholy affect him like this, not when it came to family. As Alder's ears fell back he almost winced in guilt, but thankfully the blue eyed Dreamer did not seem too terribly taken aback by the sorry initial welcome he had received. His head tilted as Alder mentioned their mother briefly before his thought seemed to peter out and he changed what his voice had to convey. A smile made its way onto the ochre hybrid's face. "You're welcome anytime. It's good to see you Alder." It was. He didn't feel as horribly alone as he had moments before.
Once the large, lupus formed male was inside, Haven closed the door to keep the chill from the house. "Please, make yourself comfortable." The Knight himself went back to plop down upon the couch as he looked his brother over. He really was huge. Whoever his father had been, he must have been quite the brute. When his "good news" was mentioned, Haven's expression and demeanor could not help but brighten. "It's hard to believe I'm going to be a dad. Feels like a dream most of the time," he confided. He had thought he might be more worried, but really that feeling had stayed to a minimum.
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