Chapter 416: Strange movement on the front lines
Kellen’s Dad did eventually listen to his children, agreeing that he would try to speak to them more about his issues. It wasn’t completely convincing since his eyes were swollen from his tears and he was shaking slightly, but Kellen would believe him. Trust him.
Kellen bid his family goodbye and goodnight, escorting them to the door with Rhys as a shadow behind him. His body heat radiating into his back was comforting, a niceness that Kellen found he had easily adjusted to, and when Rhys wrapped his arm around Kellen’s waist, waving to his family with him, Kellen felt like this was normal.
Kellen was having a hard time remembering anything before Rhys. It just felt so natural that he was there, beside him, holding him.
"Your Dad looked a lot better after he was able to talk about it." Rhys whispered to Kellen once the door was closed and the lock slid home. Kellen nodded, his head still focused on his thoughts as he stared at the door.
"Yeah. I hope the weight has been lifted from his shoulders." Kellen murmured quietly, thoughtfully. Rhys chuckled.
"Me too. We have some time before bed. Is there anything you want to do?" Rhys asked and Kellen shrugged. He turned to look back at him, scanning Rhys’ face.
"Nothing really comes to mind. Do you have something you want to do?" Kellen asked and Rhys smiled.
"No. Want to make some tea and cuddle on the couch while we watch t.v.?" He asked and Kellen felt a smile touch his lips.
"I would love that."
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Rhys didn’t rush getting the Guides and Espers back from the front lines. In fact, everyone behaved as if they hadn’t gotten any news. The rotations changed, but there was a relatively reasonable reason that was given. Rotations had changed in the past, and they used Uncle Tom’s name to say that he thought it was time for another switch.