#earthrunes

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That business being, going to check on the Castles.

They're happy to see him. Weatherly says "August hey"

"Weatherly." he offers a hand to shake "How are you?"

"Better, everything is better"

The hand is shaken and August guided in

"A lovely home." He murmurs.

"thanks... can I get you a drink? We have coke, diet coke, iced tea, water .. .or I could put on coffee"

"Iced tea would be very nice." he says.

And some is gotten "Mom and dad are out"

"Thank you." He takes the glass. "All is well with them, I hope?"

"I've not seen them this happy in years"

A real, broad, genuine smile. "That is good."

"Rachel calls regularly, she's nearly fully recovered she says... given the amount of muscular atrophy that's incredible. I don't know what specialistt she's with but ... thanks. " He motions August to sit down

A smile. "I'm glad to hear she's doing well." he sits "And you?"

"Actually kicking ass in my studies" He admits "Impressed a professor. Yourself?"

"I can't claim anything so impressive. I'm in class if course, and doing my best to study and do well."

"Long as we make it, right?" A sip "Get to be lawyers, and save the day for some good people"

"I'm not sure the bar is for me, but I'd be very happy to work as a paralegal or something like that. Perhaps lawyer, one day."

"Paralegals are in higgh demand. How's your wife?"

A shy smile. "She is very well."

"I'm glad"

"May I ask a personal question?"

"August, you helped my sister. If you called me names Id' be okay with it"

He has to chuckle. "Nothing like that. We have so many similarities.... do you, ah, have someone you are close to?"

"Not yet"

He nods. "My personal belief is that, that sort of thing has to happen on it's own timeline."

"I did not look for, or expect, my own relationship."

"I would like to meet a girl, got a thing for redheads myself, but I Rrealize that's superficial"

A slight blush. "Yes."

"On the other hand, if she likes tthe Kardashians I may walk away no matter how crimson the locks"

August coughs, nods. "Yes. There... One must be compatable."

"You trying to set me up onn a date?"

"Oh, ah no! No. Just.... ah, observing. My apologies."

"No the apologgy is mine. I spaced out for a moment.. got a text" He looks delighted "From Rachel. Update."

"Yes??"

"She's doing well. Misses me. Wants to introduce me to some girl named Leo?"

"Ah. Yes."

"Well, I'm glad to see everything is going well."

"Pardon."

He stands.

"Everything all right?" He asks

"Yes!"

"Fair enough" He moves to escort August out, or show him the bathroom as needed

August can feel taht connection. That oath what is entwined a whole family

"We will ... I hope to speak again."

"Door's always open to you" He says and seems to mean it

And off August goes to... well where to?