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(1/7)

Morain had said he was coming to visit, and yet the letter saying so had come weeks ago. Nimueh reread it every so often, just to make sure he hadn't imagined it, but no... there it was, saying he was coming to see them. But he supposed after the silence they'd received from him after Morain left home, explained away as an incident with the 'mail' in Morian's letter, Morain's time awareness (or lack thereof) at least wasn't news.

Siel and Lutana had both been amused, if indignant, in their letters explaining the situation. But at the very least they'd been able to visit with their brother and confirm he still had all his limbs attached. ... If their letters were to be believed, he actually might be coming home with a companion, too.

Nimueh set the letter down and sighed as he looked back towards the smaller bedroom. The twins were inside playing, older than Tsisia and Quetzal but still too little to reliably speak. He'd just stood to go check on them in their play area when a knock erupted at the door - followed by a familiar, jovial voice. Nimueh brightened up and went for the door instead, opening it. "Morain! And... Kani?" Siel had helpfully provided her name. She was pretty, a petite and darker colored Matori lass with a sweet face. Nimueh hoped the fact he was big enough to need to stoop a little in the door frame didn't scare her. "Come in - the twins are awake so no need to be quiet." He looked at Morain with raised eyebrows, since the boy had already risked that by shouting and knocking.

Kani partially ducked behind Morain as one of his fathers, was this papa or baba she could never remember, opened the door and lingered. She had unfortunately been a bit moodier these last few weeks, she was going to chalk that up to her fluctuating hormones, and now finally arriving at their destination to meet his fathers made her incredibly nervous. Kani had insisted on bringing gifts once more, anxiously holding them out in front of her as some form of offering for being allowed in their home.

"Ah yes, hello. I am Kani," she reiterated, bowing her head towards the much taller man as she chanced stepping out from behind Morain. "My apologies for our late arrival. It is my fault really. I hope these teas and treats for the children will make up for it."

Would it be wise to just say why? She wasn't sure. Kani didn't know if Morain had gotten the chance to really inform them before their arrival either. Her mind still raced at the idea that something would go wrong and they would dislike her, but she was trying to be good.

(2/7)

Hah. And the boy didn't even blink an eye at his loud arrival. Nimueh smiled anyway, only to make a noise of surprise when Kani moved forward, shy and polite to a fault. He looked towards the doorway where Callum was loitering, bemused, then back to Kani as he accepted the gifts, moving out of the way so they could both come further inside. "Not to worry, Kani. I think my husband and I are resigned to our son's tardiness."

He plucked a small jar of tea leaves from the bundle of gifts and gave them a sniff, humming in approval. "Take a seat, and I'll heat some of the tea you graciously brought for us." Yes, he still had the manners his adopted mothers had drilled into him, when he still thought he'd grow up to be a merchant.

Ah. Kani now connected the dots as to where Morain got his habits from. Mister Nimueh so far had been calm and relatively gentle. The arrival of Mister Callum in contrast reminded her very much of how Morain was with her. A bit flirtatious, very friendly and eager to speak. It helped her to relax a bit more, hands trying not to settle awkwardly in any spot that would draw attention to herself.

"Well there isn't too much about me worth knowing. Until I met Morain I was very stationary, and well now I travel with him. I am very fond of him," Kani attempted to explain, looking over at Morain before glancing back at his fathers.

(3/7)

The temptation was there to hide in the kitchen with Callum for a moment, maybe to make the tea while they talked. But he could tell, with this young lady, that it would be a miscalculation - bless her, but she seemed nervous. Nimueh instead waited, holding the gifts in the circle of his arm, while Callum primped until he was up to his satisfaction, then looked to him, exasperated but fond, when he finally emerged. "That... is an understatement." Nimueh agreed, with dry amusement, dipping down to briefly kiss the top of Callum's curls.

Morain was doing quite a bit to sell Kani to them, which was unnecessary but did make Nimueh curious. "Ah-hah. So, to be clear, you were already traveling when you and Morain met? He did not lure a sweet girl like you into the nomadic life?" He asked, quietly amused as he went to heat up a kettle in the other room. Their apartment was small enough he could still hear them, and call back to them, but he did leave their line of sight for a moment as he tended to the gift Kani had brought.

Kani flushed at the attention, hands wringing together in her lap as she listened to the family discuss with each other. Their teasing relationship was refreshing, far different than the relationship she had with her own family. It was nice, comfortable, something she was glad to be apart of. "There is uhm....something more we wanted to share. Besides just my meeting you both."

She looked to Morain a moment more, reaching over to squeeze his hand with her own shaky one before taking a breath. "This was certainly not planned, but uhm welcome all the same. I do also hope you can accept me being around well forever. S-since I am - we....kids," she fumbled out, covering her face more as she struggled to get the words out.