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Aysun couldn't help but to feel a bit anxious. He was missing his friend and it had been far, far too long. What if Issaly had changed his mind about the letter that he'd sent? What if he decided that it wasn't what he wanted? What if he decided that he was going to stay in Oba instead of coming back to face Aysun? He might have very well spent a lot of time over thinking the letter for no reason, something that worried him a bit.

He knew he shouldn't let it get to him, Issaly was younger then he was, innocent, likely didn't really know what he was writing at the time. He hadn't been around as Aysun and hadn't loved and lost like Aysun, he was allowed to be frivolous if he so chose. It was something he couldn't fault him for if he'd changed his mind, especially given how much time had passed.

Looking out over the area that he was staying he gave a bit of a sigh. He supposed he could give it another week. If Issaly was still gone then he might go ahead to Zena without him. He didn't want to wait forever. That was something he'd already done once with the expected results, especially since the one he'd been waiting for then had passed on. It wasn't something he thought he could do again all that waiting alone and therefore he felt it better to think on Issaly as a friend if he didn't return from Oba.

Aysun gave a sound of surprise as he was nearly knocked off his feet as Maw went racing by him, a reaction that he knew well. It was something that had Aysun scanning the area, taking everything in, trying to find the one he was looking for. It took him but a moment to spot the very person he'd been thinking about. It was as though Seren or perhaps the spirits had lead Issaly to him in this moment of weakness he was having.

Shaking it off he started forward after Maw, with many of his other beasts following along after him like a line of ducklings. At least until they realized that Issaly was there then they sort of scattered a bit. Flower went flying forward to find Therus, Sinnika went to Issaly to greet him. The only ones that stayed with him were Sunny and Volos, the latter of which was a bit on the lucky side. Normally he was in his basket on Maw's back but today the spoiled serpent wanted to be carried.

Lifting a hand he scratched the keldari under the chin before his attention went to Issaly, giving a smile as he closed the distance between them.

Aysun watched as his army of beasts mingled with that of Issaly, showing that the two groups could become one when they gathered again. He turned to watch for a moment as the two janarim rolled around like a couple of pups, pushing each other around, play biting, and otherwise having fun. It was good to see Maw playing in such a manner since he was often times far too serious for his own good. Likely due to what training he got a war beast back in the day.

He glanced around between the other beasts before his attention to Issaly as he approached him, "Hello again, Issaly. It's been a while." He said,wrapping one arm around him, glad to have him back. Of course a moment later he was startled by the kiss that he was given. It was unexpected to say the least and actually got the older man to flush a bit, "I missed you as well. We all have." He murmured, lifting a hand up to pet Volos, keeping him from wrapping himself around Issaly next.

Aysun starred down at Issaly, seeming to struggle with his words a bit. He gave him a kiss like that and then he... just started to talk about taking care of beasts and what he'd learned in Oba. Blinking slowly he found himself wondering if Issaly was possibly teasing him? Maybe having fun with him? Or was it a way to try to get his attention by poking at him and then changing the subject? He really had no idea. His idea of a relationship in the passed including a lot in the way of arguing because he and the one he'd liked never saw eye to eye on anything.

"I'm... ahh... that's good. I'm glad you were able to get things figured out." He said once he was able to find his words again. Before he could really think of anything else to say Volos was already abandoning him to instead drape himself around Issaly. Giving a shake of his head he said, "Really, Volos? So clingy."

Aysun nodded, patting a hand against his pack, "I have it, yes." He looked at Issaly for a moment, then away, seemingly to be thinking on something for a time, "I... don't know if I ever told you this but I did have a sort of... 'first love' back in the day. Someone that I had a thing for but we kind of did nothing but poke and prod at each other, arguing, and butting heads. I knew he wasn't really meant for me in my head but heart was another thing."

He lifted a hand to rest it on Issaly's hand where it lay over Aysun's heart, "I... he passed away while we were both still young and I ended up thinking that was it. I thought... I would end up like my father. He had a first love too and after it didn't work out he never had anyone else." He looked down at Issaly then gave a little sigh, "When I saw your letter I was... surprised, because I thought I was alright, sort of... resigned to following in my father's footsteps. You letter was a shock but... maybe... welcome at the same time."

"I'm... you know me, I'm not exactly good with people. I don't know what I should do, should say... but... I don't want to pretend your letter never happened or anything. If anything I want to spend more time with you."

"Ah! I was thinking that the two of us should go to Zena." He said, about to say more when Issaly's attention on their beasts caused him to turn to look over at the pile of beasts. Most of them were over there save for Sunshine who was at his side, shaking her head at the pile. She wasn't the sort to get into such a pile, not when she could be doing other things instead. He lifted a hand to scratch her under the chin then looked over at Issaly again.

After a moment of watching him he said, "As I was saying, Zena. There is this new bird that people have started to make friends with from there. From what I heard they are quite beautiful if a bit difficult to befriend. I wanted to go but... I... didn't want to leave without you. So we waited here in Yera for you. Quite a feat too since we don't really like cities."

He wouldn't be in a village if he had the choice but the bug mages sort of forced it upon him and his pack.

"Ahh... yes, maybe. I'm exactly sure how big they are by comparison. I was thinking of trying to get a baby Chiavi or an egg to hatch." He seemed to think about it before he added, "I wonder if Sunshine would hatch the eggs for us since she is a girl."

He glanced over at the bright orange bird that was preening at the moment. It was hard to say if she would. She was a friendly beast but at the same time he didn't know if she was the sort to want to take care of eggs or babies. It wasn't something she'd ever had any experience in after all. Still, it would be cute to see her raising babies from another land.

"I am planning on leaving some of my babies with my Aunt Isa. She's actually only a couple ears older then me which is kind of funny. I also have an Uncle that is the same age as me." Something that made him laugh just thinking about his odd family. Turning to look at his babies he studied them, "I think only Sunny and Flower will be coming, the rest are too weak against cold. I don't want to put them at risk just because I want to meet an owl." He blinked a couple times then said, "Ah! That is just me though. I tend to spoil them, wanting to keep them safe, and I don't know how the cold might effect those from Oba and Matori."

"I can always talk with Isa and Shay, see if they are alright with babysitting a few more. I doubt they'd mind. Especially since a snaptrotter would be something new for them entirely." He said, looking the group over, taking note on those that would be tagging along. It was a much shorter list then those that would be staying behind, which meant leaving more money with his aunt and uncle to look after the beasts.

Turning to Issaly he said, "You needn't worry about their safety either. My Aunt Isa is a guard, the sort that uses gauntlets to fight, and my Uncle Shay is a healer that uses books. Both are worthy of your trust and good with beasts since they grew up with me and mine. If any of yours have special needs or requests you will have to let them know ahead of time."