[Kaguya]

Aaron clung to Richard hearing his words "I care for you to Ry, you are kind of cold but I told them it's only because it's expected of you... but they didn't believe me" he say kissing his older brother's cheek, in return for what he was doing to help him "My friends aren't normally as talkative... they must feel threatened by you or something" he say closing his eyes curling again, though looked to the wall "Raymond says your the favorite, you can use it to your advantage" he say yawning a little more

[Uzekins]

"Ah. They're just jealous you have someone to talk to besides them. I'm sure. Sure I have advantages but not much to use with that either." Richard sighed, resting on Aaron's chest. If he decided to take a nap it'd do him good. Though Richard was fighting off some urges of his own.

(lol jee i wonder what that could be)

[Kaguya]

"They could be just protective... They didn't like what happened." he say in a low sleepy voice "Rachel was in the room and she was really angry" he say looking down to Elissa the doll he was so fond of "I told her it was okay, cause just like I love Elissa who is my doll... You love me as I am yours" he yawn a little before drifting into a sleep feeling at peace and loved

[Uzekins]

Richard rolled off him, pulling him closer and decided to try and get some sleep too. He still felt bad about his mistakes earlier within the week before. He didn't dwell on that though. He ended up protectively straddling Aaron in his sleep.

[Kaguya]

Eventually lucy came into the room and blinked seeing the two, as not to wake Aaron up he gently tapped Richard's head "I see you are getting close like you once where" she say quietly moving to Aaron's chair and sitting down, she took note that he had only taken a fey bites from his treat "How did you get him to sleep, he never naps during the day" she would ask, her voice filled with wonder as she heard a gentle snore showing Aaron was now in a deep sleep

[Uzekins]

"promising not to leave and to visit more and things like that. And I shouldn't leave those I love alone either." Richard smiled at Lucy. She would probably put the rest of the cake away for Aaron later or something so it'll stay fresh. "I told him he should sleep while he has the chance. The whole week."

[Kaguya]

Lucy looked to him and smiled "It's one thing to promise such things, especially to someone like him..." she paused for a second "Now you have promised, if you break it their will be consequences very bad ones" she looked at the sleeping Aaron again "Ever wonder why your father is so physical with him?" she would ask, knowing Richard would have wondered especially recently, though waiting for his reply before speaking "When you where both young, at your fifth birthday party here your father promised to get you both the bikes you both wanted..." she looked down

"You where given your bike, but he never received his, he patiently waited for days, but the days turned into weeks and the weeks to months. Like all children he got jealous seeing you outside playing on your bike while he was inside coloring" she say her voice was low she knew there where camera's in the room and what was being spoken about was sensitive to her lord.

"He didn't hate you, you where his beloved brother and you loved him" she say as if she was quoting Aaron's exact words even making them seem young, naive and childish so he knew it was when they where very young, but then Aaron's tone and way of thinking hadn't changed much in eleven years even after all the abuse and neglect "He came to the kitchen one day and while Chess wasn't looking took one of his knifes, hiding it away until later. he asked your father when he would get his bike and your father brushed him off saying that he wasn't worth the money or effort" she clenched at her uniforms skirt holding back tears

"I can only imagine how he felt at five years old being told by a parent that you aren't worth the time" she knew that the bike didn't even have to be brand new he just wanted to go outside and play with his big brother "Walking away he got the knife and attacked your father he actually stabbed his arm and twisted cutting a lot of the mussel" she say finishing her story "All this because of a broken promise and a single sentence, please forfil the promises or let him know why you can not so he can understand. If you need help wording it ask one of the staff, we know how to word things so he doesn't get to upset... and one last word of caution, try and stay away from saying I promise and pinky swearing unless you absolutely know you can forfil it" her eyes going to the drawing on the wall

[Uzekins]

Richard nodded, not saying anything but casually stroked Aaron's hair. He wondered why his father was bandaged up that time that year. "I keep my promises or have logical excuses. Not because I don't feel like it." Even Lucy should know Richard kept his promises. He's never let anyone down yet with those.

[Kaguya]

"I know you are one to keep your promises, but I still wanted to give the warning, Aaron is stable at the best of times..." her eyes remained on the girl that was in the picture "But they get very noisy when he is hurt, to tell the truth with what you told me I am surprised you aren't hurt" she sat honestly her eyes now turning to them both a smile on her face as she seen how gentle he was being with the sleeping Aaron

"You know You and he hold a lot of sway over your parents, he won't dare go against them..." she stood taking the plate on the desk. "Your parents truly do love you, you are not a doll to them..." she say walking to the door "If it wasn't for you this room wouldn't be as comfortable as it is, when you wanted your own room you said you wanted him to be comfortable and so it is" she say looking back at the two "In truth if it wasn't for you, he would be locked up permanently and his clothes wouldn't be as good as they are" her voice was gentle but showed she was serious on the matter "I'll be back in an hour, don't let him rest to much longer he'll have nightmares" with that she walked out the room

[Uzekins]

Richard nodded, stroking his hair and studying him as he slept. He'd wake him in 30 minutes or less. It all depended on what Aaron was dreaming and if he sensed it would be dangerous. He figured it was enough to do things this way as he fell asleep again. If he woke when he hoped, he'd wake aaron too.

[Kaguya]

Aaron slept soundly, there was no appearance of nightmares or distress as he clung to Richard, in fact he looked fully at peace, and looked even more innocent as his thumb subconsciously went into his mouth and he began to suck on it.

Lucy walked into the room just before she said she would arrive and seen them both she noticed how Richard formed almost like a protective cocoon around Aaron and it made her smile, but it vanished as she seen tears falling from Aaron's eyes, she knew instantly he was having nightmares again. Kneeling on the floor she moved her hand to Aaron's back "Little brother, the ghosts and monsters are gone... it's time to open your eyes" she whisper softly as her eyes went to Richard.

"I thought I said not to let him sleep to much longer" her voice was still quiet but sounded like a scolding parent "He has nightmares, and unlike most people he doesn't instantly wake up from them, in fact he doesn't scream out" she say her eyes looking back to Aaron "Come on little brother, Chess has been working so hard all day to create your birthday picnic, we'll protect you from the shadows" she whisper continuing to rub his back

Soon Aaron opened his eyes and removed his thumb from his mouth, looking to Lucy he smiled "I'm hungry big sister" he say just as his stomach grumbled. Lucy laughed a little "That's because you didn't finish off your treat... luckily the family picnic is done. I'll let you two get ready" she say kissing Aaron's wet cheek just before he wiped it dry.

Aaron looked up at Richard and smiled "See Lucy and everyone loves me just like you do" he say innocently, he put off what happened to him the day before as just a need to relieve stress and nothing more "Aren't they nice" he smile cuddling Richard more not wanting to let go for the moment

[Uzekins]

Richard felt bad for falling asleep again before he could wake Aaron but he seemed mostly fine. He sat up with Aaron, cuddling into him as he helped clear the tears. "That's your own fault for not finishing that." He teased, ruffling Aaron's hair. He was tempted to give in to certain things knowing there would be no time for that, so instead he only just kissed him in multiple places on his face and neck. "now. Ready to go then?"

[Kaguya]

Aaron looked up and smiled to the two "Ry brought in Elissa and we started talking and he brought me into bed and I fell a sleep" he say his stomach grumbled a little more, he pouted hearing what Richard said "it's your fault" he say as his hair was ruffled, but blushed and giggled as he was kissed multiple times around his face and neck.

Nodding Aaron moved out of his bed before tucking Elissa in "You sleep a while longer, I promise I'll be back after the picnic" he say happily to the doll before making his way downstairs, smiling happily as everyone one said 'happy birthday' at the same time Aaron sniffled and chess moved to go comfort him but Lucy stopped chess "let the prince do it... last thing we need is another accident Chess" she whisper

[Uzekins]

Richard had walked down the stairs after Aaron, wondering how he could run so fast when he himself had decided to walk casually. He stopped at the bottom, looking around and noticing it was a hall picnic. He figured the garden would have been more suited but didn't judge their options. He noticed Aaron hunched over slightly, wondering what brought on the tears.

He went and wrapped his arms around Aaron from behind, kissing and nuzzling his neck to sooth him. He wondered if it overwhelmed him or something for the party. Made him too happy that he cried or something.

[Kaguya]

Lucy and Chess now walked over seeing the Richard comforting the sniffling Aaron "Aaron no need to cry we are all here for you" Chess would say with a kind voice holding his arms out, without hesitation Aaron broke away from Richard and hugged into Chess "Thank you everyone" he say holding back tears, Chess held him there for a moment making soothing sounds.

Lucy looked to Richard knowing he was likely wondering why the picnic was taking place inside instead of in the garden "Aaron why do we have family get together's indoors like this?" she would question him her eyes never leaving Richard. Aaron looked to Lucy for a second "Because the rules say I'm not allowed outside without mother or father" he say instantly with a 'you should know that' tone

Chess took Aaron to sit down and settle the rest of the staff giving him some stationary, coloring books and stickers as birthday presents as these where things that wouldn't seem out of place in his room. Lucy walked over to Richard "As much as you right now are the lord of the house at the moment, this picnic is for him and the moment you try and act like a prince we will ask you to leave" she whisper a smile on her face as she didn't want to upset Aaron who seemed to have gotten over the shock

"Ry look at all these different types of food and stuff" he say happily patting a spot beside him contently "Chess worked really hard to make a birthday picnic for us" he say happily, in his mind it wasn't just for him but for them both and the staff would play along with Aaron's wish not wanting him upset especially at the moment

[Uzekins]

Richard knew he wasn't the most wanted person there right now but sat by Aaron anyway. He nodded, not saying a word though as to not say something he normally would. He didn't want to get kicked out of the picnic for saying something he normally wouldn't think would harm any of them. Though it probably would cause them to take it the wrong way.