Enthusiastic greeting

Stepping through the door, Kael is nearly knocked back outside by a green haired blur. Evie practically leaps into his arms, clinging to him with a happy cry. Kael staggers in and closes the door, with the giggling elf clinging to him as if attached. Looking up at him, she smiles, relief clear in her eyes.

“Master, you’re home! I was so worried when you didn’t come back this morning. Miss Ria assured me that you were okay, but I still worried. What happened? Miss Ria wouldn’t tell me, even after she went to check.”

Kael chuckles, gently stroking Evie’s hair. “I’m fine. Had to do my duty to Lord Greyheart is all.”

He’s hesitant to say more, both to avoid upsetting her and because he’s unsure how much he should say. As he mulls it over, Ria and Gabby emerge from the bedroom. Gabby hasn’t bothered to put on a shirt, and their flushed faces give away the fact that they were clearly passing the time in an enjoyable manner. Unsurprisingly, Gabby makes no move to cover herself, not that anyone here would complain.

Kael chuckles again, looking at the pair as he continues to pet Evie’s head. “Looks like I interrupted you two. Don’t let me stop you.”

Both women laugh, and Ria winks at him. “You’d like that, wouldn’t you, big guy.”

Gabby puts her hands on her hips, her breasts bouncing slightly. “You’re welcome to join us, sir. We could use your…special touch.”

She glances meaningfully at Kael’s crotch, and laughs again. Evie squeezes him tighter and shakes her head. “No way! I was waiting for master while you to were playing! I get first dibs!”

Ria smiles, shrugging. “I have a feeling that the big guy needs a nap. How is Lord Greyheart?”

Kael finally pries Evie off of him. “Angry. But unhurt. Bernal took a nasty wound, but he’ll recover. Orin is on guard duty for now.”

Ria nods. “And the idiot nobles?”

Kael sighs. “I think they’ll fall in line, save for one.”

Ria grimaces. “Well, I suppose that’s how it goes. You should rest, big guy. We can handle things here.”

Kael laughs. “Yeah, I noticed. Plenty of handling going on.”

Gabby grins. “Open invitation, sir. You can handle me any time.”

Kael rolls his eyes. “I’ll hold you to that, Gabby. For now, though, I need sleep.”

Evie immediately clings to his arm. “I’m coming to, master.”

Kael smiles at her. “Okay. I sleep better with company now anyway.”

Evie smiles, hugging his arm. Chuckling, Kael walks towards the bedroom, getting a kiss from both Ria and Gabby along the way. From the way they look at each other and grin, it’s certain that they’ll keep busy while he sleeps. Climbing into bed with a sigh, Kael smiles as Evie snuggles in close, pulling his arm over her.

“I love you, master. I’m glad you’re safe.”

Kael gently kisses her, his eyes growing heavy. She sighs happily, and he smiles, holding her tightly as he drifts into sleep.