Hurt and Lonely

[Devon]

Xavier smirked at Timble and quipped, "Even without my mind sign I can tell when you're hiding something son." Sighing he continued, "You're skilled Timble I don't think you'd have a problem with that guild in Ilyamen. It is dangerous work, but I can't stop you from being your own man."

[Kender Bard]

"Right, I'm glad we agree," Timble sighed, ignoring the other bit he said. "I just..." His thoughts turned to Divria and he felt sad indeed. "I just need to get out there, you know? If I stay long in Sensatia, I'll go mad. If I don't like it, I can always come home. I have a home now - it's kind of nice. So, without further ado, I figured tomorrow or tonight I'd say goodbye to Luna and then head on out to Ilyamen."

[Devon]

Xavier put his arm around Timble's shoulder and pulled him into a one armed hug before had time to put up any resistance. "Like I said I'm not going to stop you from leaving. Just remember I can be in Ilyamen at anytime I want, so you'd better always make some time for me. As for Luna, I think you should tell her tonight, she'd like to know she spent more time with you before you left."

[Kender Bard]

Timble grunted in irritation and surprise when he found himself in a hug but didn't resist and even lightly hugged back. "Yeah yeah, I know. I'll tell her soon." He paused, a lump forming in his stomach. "What about Divria?"

[Devon]

"She is still off with Richard, I could go and get her if you want," Xavier replied. It was hard for him sometimes to let the twins go, since he felt their time together as a family had been so short. Still he had to let them do what they needed, they weren't kids anymore.

[Kender Bard]

"I dunno," Timble mumbled, rubbing the back of his neck. "I mean if she's happy I don't wanna.. bother her..." He managed not to let his voice slip and betray just how sad he was. "I always thought that it'd be her and me just traveling the world like we used to," he added, even more quietly, and this time he couldn't keep his voice from shaking. "I guess... that's not going to happen..." To his anger, he could feel hot tears welling in his eyes.

[Devon]

Xavier frowned and slowly rubbed Timble's back. "Listen to me, the two of you are twins but you have your own paths to take in life. That won't ever break the bond you both have, nothing and no one can. Not distance, nor boyfriends. Now how about I go get Divria and the four of us can have a big dinner tonight and wish you well tomorrow." Xavier leaned back and smiled, "You know if I leave Richard behind, and she wanted to go back to him, I could be too tired to teleport and you could take her yourself."

[Kender Bard]

"Better not," Timble sighed, quickly calming down from his bout of tears. "I'd probably put a knife in the guy's face for stealing her away from me."

[Devon]

"You know I don't think you liked me much at first either," Xavier replied. "You will just have to give Richard a chance. Even if you don't care for him she does and he makes her happy."

[Kender Bard]

Timble snorted but didn't press the issue. He didn't want to talk about Richard. "Well, is M-Luna in her room?"

[Devon]

"Yes, she is in her room," Xavier replied. "I must warn you though, she has been awfully moody lately. So if she shouts and then wants to hug you, don't be too alarmed." Xavier couldn't help but shuffle at the thought. Patting Timble on the back he stood up and glanced at his son, "I'll be downstairs if you need me."