build me up buttercup
He would watch as the pale boy moved to the rabbit and ate. He settled himself upon his haunches. He didn?t grasp his son?s lack of self-worth, in his mind he was baffled by how Apollo was unable to realize how lucky and loved he truly was, but neither did Helios push it upon him. He didn?t know how to handle it so generally didn?t try to, which probably didn?t help matters much. His son lifted his head to ask a question and as in answer Helios caught movement out of the corner of his eye and turned to look at the approaching figure.
The joy at finding one of his sons was only trumped by the appearance of his second son, dappled greys and blacks sliding forth from the orchard. He had always been amazed when he laid eyes on his sons, pride and a father?s love was all he felt when he looked at them, but it had not stopped his from wondering how his own two boys had turned out so radically different from typical Olympus?. Still at the sight of Hermes approaching from the trees he rose to his paws.
A massive grin split across his features as his other son raced towards them calling out for them. Usually stoic the reunion of his family made his hard exterior melt away. He strode towards his sons and gave each of them a quick lick across their ears before stepping back next to Natalya, as was his place. ?Well Hermes is here now.? He answered Apollo with a chuckle. ?As for the rest of the family? You mother found them first and has been spending time with them.? He turned his gaze to Hermes now, near identical ruby eyes turned to look at each other, but once more he fought to find the words to express his happiness. Natalya was so much better at it than he was. ?Better now that both of you are here.? It was slightly awkward coming from him, but true nonetheless.
