Only a few minutes passed before Zephyrion and Cassian returned to the room. Cassian wore a smile that couldn't have looked more forced if he tried, one arm wrapped around Zephyrion's shoulders like they were lifelong buddies.
"Haha! Friends! Hope we didn't keep you all waiting too long."
"The hell?" Garrick frowned. "What's with that disgusting smile? And more importantly, why the fuck are your hands on our little treasure!?"
"Haha, isn't it obvious?" Cassian pulled Zephyrion even closer. "We're buddies now!"
"Like hell you are." Garrick immediately pried Cassian's arm away from Zephyrion and glared at him. "Go hug your own damn son. This one's mine.
Cassian scowled, but ultimately remained silent.
Garrick turned towards Zephyrion then, his expression immediately brightening.
"Good?"
"Good."
Garrick burst into laughter, and even Garaxe couldn't help but smile. Kastor's expression remained unchanged, though he seemed to sit a little straighter in his seat.
