backdated 11th January 2012 . 13.45pm . Cerne Rise . Optime Form
The young male's arm curved protectively around the vulnerable body of his son, held against his chest for warmth and closeness. His trip back to Cerne Rise would be a painful one, of that he was sure, but it was necessary. He needed to see if Eclipse had returned, whether Melee and Range were okay and what state the house was in. He also wanted to pick up his medicine satchel that he'd left behind on his travels and to show his son the house that had once been a home. He had been tempted to ask Eclipse to come and live with him and Nayru once he'd dug out their new den, but he wouldn't force her into anything. He was really trying to give up the perceived control he felt the need to have- Eclipse was an adult now and she shouldnt, and wouldnt, be told what to do. He'd missed her birthday and for that he was truly sorry. She had neither parents either and Saul liked to think that he had at least filled a little of their roles now that they were gone.
He'd made sure Temeraire was well fed before he'd left about half an hour ago. This visit was going to have to be short. While Temeraire was closer to a month old, he was still very fragile and in need of Nayru's milk far more than he needed his father at the moment. So while Saul felt it important he show Temeraire the house, he knew his son would need to return to his caregiver sooner rather than later. Green eyes stung softly as he approached the house, almost unchanged since he'd seen it last. He'd been so stupid to leave this place, to leave Eclipse, Wretch, Melee and Range. They all needed someone as much as he'd needed to know the reason for his siblings abandonment.
The door squeaked as he entered and Saul glanced down at the sleeping boy in his arms to check that he was still in slumber. Satisfied that he was, Saul moved towards the stairs, knowing exactly where he'd placed his medicine bag. He paused, taking a deep breath before shouting up. "Hello?" He called, wondering if he would find Eclipse here today.
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