Return of the Serpent

Before Fel could reply Eligos appeared. Aureus turned to look at him, grinning sheepishly. "That's my fault Eligos, I lead her across the border." He didn't normally make a habit of lying to family but he was eager to have them all together again. He was tired of pieces of their family fracturing off at every turn so if he could smooth this over just a bit he was more than willing to throw himself under the bus.

His smile fell abruptly as Fel stated she had seen no sign of Serene or Amaris."Dammit," was all he had to say followed swiftly by a sigh. He couldn't really say his hopes had been that high but on seeing Fel for a moment it seemed possible the whole family would be reunited. He looked to Eligos. "Please, Eligos, let's reunite our family. The border crossing was just a mistake."