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This week was the week! Everything was pretty much prepared, with them only gathering the last few things that they were going to need to go on their journey to Jauhar. It was something that had Incanthis excited by at the same time a bit nervous. He was going home after all, going to face his family, some of which who might not be happy to see him. It was something he'd put off for a while but now that things seemed to be going well around here, especially with Abie being in a rather good mood these days after meeting with his older brother. It seemed as though it was time to go.

With that in mind he was heading out, his hood in place, going toward the market with Junior at his side. The emerald whelp was putting on weight and he was getting rather big these days, to the point that they were even starting his training as a possible mount one day. He was no rider like Abie planned to be but he would like to be able to keep up with him by riding on Junior's back. To help with that training the snaptrotter was carrying some packs on his back to help him get used to carrying around extra weight.

"Do your best, Junior!" He said, scratching him on the head in a gentle manner before they started toward the market place. They were in need of some more dried foods for their trip to feed both themselves and the various beasts that would be coming with them. The last thing they wanted was to deal with hungry babies during the trip because hunting would be tough. He'd make sure that the little ones had full bellies even if that meant another trip to the market place. With Junior at the size he was at he was feeling a lot more confident at least. If anyone tried to bother him then Junior could n** at them! That was the plan anyway.

Incanthis had a list in hands that he was reading over, humming as he went. He knew what he wanted to get but finding everything would be the most difficult part. Not that it was impossible to find stuff but because it was a lot to gather, "I think that we should find the fish last if only because carrying around too much of it is likely to get a lot of stray Perzi following us around." He told Junior, getting a little huffing sound in response from the snaptrotter. It seemed that he didn't want to deal with a bunch of clingy cats, which had Incanthis chuckling a little bit.

"Alright, the fish will be last then." He said, giving him another pat on the head before Junior suddenly lunged forward, nearly knocking Incanthis over, "Ah! What are you doing, Junior?" He asked, watching as the emerald beast moved to stand between Incanthis and another snaptrotter that was approaching him, "Ahh... hello there..." He said to the beast, wondering for a moment where it had come from.

That was until another Shifter, this one also hooded, suddenly announced himself as being lost. Incanthis blinked a couple times before he rested a hand on Junior's neck to sooth him and asked, "Oh? Where are you trying to get exactly?" Shopping could wait just a bit as he tried to point this person in the right direction.

As the massive janarim stole the scarf from his master, a playful move from the looks of it, the entire world seemed to stop for Incanthis. There was a moment where he could hear a roaring in his ears that he realized was the sound of his own heartbeat as he found himself starring at the circle of stones that marked the Shifter before him. He opened his mouth, seeming to struggle to find words, then for a moment he just struggled to find air. That... that circle of stones... it couldn't be.

As though to prove otherwise the one before him set to chatting in a friendly manner, introducing himself with a name that he knew well. Issaly... his mother's baby, one that had just been a tiny little thing when he last saw him. He didn't even realize that he'd moved until his eyes focused on his own hand as it traced those stones on the young man's forehead.

"I see... Issaly..." He murmured, the only words that seemed to escape from him his lips as the roaring in his ears subsided enough that he could breath again.

The growl from Abysio caused Junior to hiss and in turn caused Incanthis to give a little jolt, as though he had just now realized exactly what he was doing, "I... I'm sorry! That was rude..." He of all people should know better then to touch people without permission, that it was both rude and might be something that was unwelcome. He knew that and yet he'd done it without even thinking... likely because of who this was. The same tiny baby that he'd held in his arms what felt a lifetime ago. A life that he felt was almost a dream instead of reality and yet here he was in the presence of the little one... or at least the one that had once been little and was now a grown man.

"Sorry... I'm being rude again. My name is Incanthis." Would the boy know of him? It was hard to say since he was so little when he'd allowed himself to be taken to protect the others. If he reacted to the name, good, and if not... then he would have to figure out what he wanted to do. Would he tell him who he was? Should he? Like Abie he'd been gifted with such a chance but unlike Abie he was a bit more of a coward... and more likely to flee if left with the chance.

Incanthis gave a little jump as the boy suddenly squeaked out that he knew him, then started to speak of Isaris... who thought he was gone. Incanthis bowed his head a bit, "I... understand while little Isaris believes that... I was taken a long time ago." He gave a shake of his head before he said, "I hope that you and Isaris have been well." He hoped that they didn't have to deal with the same things that he had to go through in his life. If his little brothers were able to grow up happy then that made Incanthis happy.

Giving a gentle smile he lifted his hands up to smooth back Issaly's hair, gazing at him, taking in every detail of the one he last recalled as just a little baby. He was so big now he thought to himself before he said, "I... well... I wasn't the only one on your side, little one. The others wanted to protect you just as much I did from..." He shook his head. He didn't want to out right say that they wanted to protect their baby brother from their father because he didn't like the way it sounded.

Even if it was true. Doing so was just another reason for Issao to hate Incanthis... but that was an emotion he was used to from the man. As such him protecting Issaly and the others the most, taking on the man's wrath himself, it just made sense. Better then then the man turning his glare on the others when they were all following the 'right path'.

Incanthis starred at him for a long moment before he asked, "He actually allowed another of his sons to follow the path of a healer? He was pretty... displeased with that decision when I made it..." That Issao would allow another of his children to follow sucha path was a bit surprising. He'd of thought that the man would be quick to n** it in the bud since their mother was no longer around to get underfoot as she'd been for Incanthis.

"Huh? Oh... yes... I'm fine. Nothing for you to worry about, little Issaly." In the past not so much but he was happy now, especially when he was near to Abie. A thought that caused his cheeks to color for a moment and he was quick to shake his head to clear the thought. Not a good path to let his mind wander down given present company.

"How about you? How are you? And Isaris? You're both well? You didn't... didn't have to deal with any Obans soldiers or other dangerous sorts, did you?" He whispered that bit.

Incanthis starred for a long moment at Issaly, his mind whirling, before he said, "I... see." He wasn't sure what he should think about that. He'd never really gotten along with his father and he was pretty sure the man was never anything but disappointed in him. After a moment he nodded his head and said, "Then I will visit his grave along with that of our mother when I return to Jauhar." That was all he really could do when it came down to it.

"So Isaris is still back in Jauhar then." He hummed for a moment before he said, "I'm sorry that the two of you are arguing, though I hope that you are able to make up. It's important to keep the family that you have." Even though it was scattered, with some of them unlikely to return. It was because of that very fact that he hoped his 'baby' brothers made nice.

At the mention of what happened to him when he was younger he went wide eyed, "You're both alright, yes? You weren't hurt while you were in their grasp?" He asked, stepping closer, looking his brother over, his eyes filled with worry. Even if the matriarch was nice what about the others? Had they hurt either of his brothers before the women got to them?

Incanthis found himself thinking over that, then slowly nodded. That they weren't hurt in the process was a good thing... though he found himself wondering about Isaris's scars. Not that it was exactly his place to probe about such information. If something had happened to his little brother he might not wnat to talk about it... and it seemed that Issaly was too young at the time to really recall anything.

At one of the beasts that followed his baby brother drew attention to his leg and the scars upon it he found himself starring for a moment. His brother explained it as being from a really mean witu. He hadn't really even thought of those beasts for a while, not having met with any himself in his youth since he spent his life in Jauhar before being taken away to Oba. He did know them to be ornery and quick to bite though... so he felt it was likely the truth of the matter and not something that Issaly was trying to cover up, right?

He didn't have much longer to consider such a thing though as Issaly was suddenly asking him if was okay for guys to like each other. A question that instantly had his cheeks and ears burning before he said, "I-I really h-hope so...and so long as it's a good guy!" The last bit added in quickly as he didn't want his little brother to fall for any dead beats or mean people.