I don’t have the spoons to do more than post this up so I’m back to Kaleo and Aneirin’s story. Aneirin is introducing Kaleo to his brother.

Kaleo kept his eyes on Rhisart as he edge into the room.  Aneirin pointed to the chair next to his. “Have a seat,” he said, fearing the young man would stand there, frozen. Aneirin knew Kaleo still expected he would be used by Aneirin and whoever he invited to the party. He could hardly blame the young man for his lack of trust.

“Kaleo, this is my older brother, Rhisart.” Aneirin waved a hand at his brother.

“Hello sir.” Kaleo put his back against the wall, not moving until Aneirin patted the chair he wanted Kaleo to sit in. Aneirin resisted the urge to reach out to calm him. Kaleo didn’t know him any better than he did Rhisart, and it would probably lack the comfort Aneirin intended.

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