Exton

Erik motions for Keon to come in. The sound of Mera's coos and splashing draws Keon to the tub, He reaches out a finger to touch her palm and she curls her own fingers tight around his. her eyes are bright, the dark blue shining up at him. He smiles, and Star moves aside for him to bond with his daughter. When Star hands him a soaped cloth, Keon shakes his head. He supports Mera while Star begins to gently wash her.

Helping Star, Keon watches Mera. Her eyes move between the two of them, then to the bubbles now floating in the tub. The webs between her fingers capture her fascination for a moment. Soon she is trying to splash some more.

Once the bath is done, Keon lifts her and Star wraps her in a towel. Mera gurgles happily and reaches for Keon's hair. She captures an errant strand and tugs. Keon smiles, holding her close for a few moments before he hands her to Star and untangles her fingers. Erik is hiding a smile when he turns.

His tone is not quite his formal phrasing, but not his relaxed and casual brogue. His manner is thoughtful, hesitant. "I have thought about your offer. You honor me in a way I could not foresee. It wasn't long ago that you saw no reason to trust any from the Dark Court. And now... now you offer to Bloodbond. 'Tis no light thing. We have come far in our short time together, you and I. Erik... I consider it a great honor to be your Brother in more than Shield, if the offer still stands."

His grim visage slips. A wry grin breaks through. "Fea did say my blood won't kill ye."