The pale face of his mother brought an undeniable grin across the brute's features. He'd always kept a cold demeanor in his youth that might have suggested he cared little for the company of his family, but the evidence of how deep he valued his familial bonds was currently on his face and in the excited sway of the extravagantly fluffed tail behind him. He lowered his head to meet his mother, offering a nuzzle and a lick to her chops as a sign of respect as she came up to him. For a moment, his ruby gaze would follow the glint of orange in his peripheral and catch the regal image of Leo. So Leo still held reign over Fiori? He wasn't surprised, even Bacchus hadn't been able to take it from the man.. a nod of respect was given to the king before that grin returned to his face and he continued to nuzzle his mother. "Better start believing it, mom. I'm right here." He chuckled.
As Amalia came forward as well, the tall brute craned his neck even lower to curl around the tiny sobbing woman as she covered him in the dirt she'd collected while working. Truthfully, he didn't mind.. a genuine smile kept on his features as he tried to cure her sobbing with the warmth of his own love. A pinch of guilt twisted his stomach, he hadn't realized how much either of them would ache for him in his absences but it was clear now that it'd been more than he'd imagined. He sighed and nuzzled the woman's ears before pulling away. "I couldn't leave the both of you out here without the company of your favorite son for long, now could I?" He grinned, winking to Athena to let her know that he was kidding. "I am just thankful that you two haven't gotten into any trouble and that I found you here in good health." He looked over to Leo, smirk residing on his lips as he minded his body posture when greeting a noble. "I suppose I have you to thank for keeping them safe, hmm? It is good to see you are still in charge around here, Leopold Adravendi. You're looking well."
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