[Kitarun]

Marius smiled knowingly, catching that hint of sarcasm, while Rellana scowled at her son. "It will be only for a couple of months, likely, until everything calms down a bit." He replied, sending his sister a look. Surely you can do without the boys for that long, Rellana?" He asked, not bringing up that she and her late husband had done essentially the same thing to him and Sophia with Theroen and Kellan when the twins were born.

Rellana gave a forced smile, looking kindly upon her nieces. "Of course, if you need the boys' help so badly, Marius, you need only ask." She said, knowing she owed her brother. She looked to Jei and Kellan. "You'll go and pack immediately after dinner. I'm sure your uncle will be anxious to get back home first thing in the morning."