"I'm fully capable of taking care of myself, Asclepius. I'm a tried and tested warrior, not a helpless princess of lore. But if you fear for us to be alone together, then by all means choose a chaperone of your pleasing." Xatia stated matter-of-factly. She ventured to lean in just a bit closer to add in a teasing undertone, "Rest assured, Asclepius. Your virtue is safe from me. I'm not prone to ravishing anyone."
Once Pyro knew Aurora was settled, he launched them both into the air and headed back towards Jackie's.
Asclepius chuckled, putting his hands in front to accentuate his words" princess, in many cultures it is common that a retainer or royal protector be aware of the location of royalty, as sometimes they can be difficult to replace. I would not call your battle prowess or your integrity into question, Xatia." He waggled his eyebrows with some exaggeration, "but I am quite flattered that you would see fit to flirt back."
Aurora held onto him as they flew back to the houses, eager to see her girls even if she was still tired. That would take a while to go away now.
Nidhogg burrowed into the mud, quivering with fear at the sight of her mother's experience. Not until a few minutes after did she even poke her snout timidly above the water, blinking as she watched her mother collapsed on the shoreline, with Anubis bent over her. Floating closer, Nidhogg could see Slygotha starting to stir.
Xatia looked over to Kellan at Asclepius words. Had she broken earth's rules of conduct? She wondered. She then reached out to Kellan directly to solicit his direct attention on what Asclepius and herself were planning to do. While she awaited his response, she returned her gaze to Asclepius to state, "If you'd prefer, I can personally request Kellan to accompany us. He may well be interested in our endeavors." She paused momentarily as she thought somthing. " I feel a reminder of the Fae's mental link, may ease any worries you may of had of me slipping away without their notice. Mainly because my brethren are just a thought away and I haven't closed my mind to them. So I'm sure they have heard everything we've been discussing thus far." Xatia informed Asclepius pleasantly.
Pyro flew as smoothly as possible to save Aurora any added fatigue from having to hang on tightly. As they came to the clearing by the cabins, he sank gradually to the ground, running to a stop several hundred yards from the cabin the girls had been given.
Anubis stood slowly and brushed off his garments as he looked to Slygotha. "You must not rush this process. Take your time and orient yourself with properly. Rest assured, it has already taking root deep within you. Already your cognitive abilities are integrating this new knowledge. The evidence of this is in the understanding of what I've just told you. For I've just spoken in five vastly different languages."
Kellen looked over then walked over to the pair, curiously. "You wish to go somewhere?" He hadn't been paying attention to their conversation but could see that Asclepius was ready to leave.
Estelle and Elle came out when they saw him land, waiting for him to get closer so they could help their mother down and hug her tightly. They didn't care that she looked older now, they were just happy to have her back with them.
