Renhett seemed to visibly relax as they spoke though saying she was comfortable right now was a far stretch. Aki didn't mean to cause any trouble, even if Bass doubted his intentions and didn't agree at all with the plan they had made together. He accepted it, despite not liking it, and seemed to be less hostile than Aki initially anticipated. "Friends indeed," he agreed heartily, his smile growing. He would not teach his children that their mother was not part of their lives - they could certainly chose to meet her if they wished, and likewise if they chose a life that was not at all like his own, that was their choice too. He was grateful, too, as she addressed Bass. She was healer, something he hadn't known, and might prove useful someday as he had little knowledge of such things.
Bass said he could stay as long as he liked. 'Trust me, I won't stay any longer,' he thought to himself. He was not comfortable living in a land ruled by another, not one bit. "Not a problem," he chortled gently. Aki didn't mind attention one bit, and wouldn't pretend otherwise. If the attention was directed at his children, though, he imagined he might feel a bit different about it. Protective, perhaps. It was an odd thought, even now. "And I ought to thank you, Bass. I know this is not.. typical," he offered with a shrug. He had no qualms about being different, but he knew it often was strange to others. Thankful, he dipped his head gently as a farewell. "Your understanding is greatly appreciated."
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