A light sigh escaped from parted lips as he walked up the hill that overlooked the wide lake. He always enjoyed the calm tranquil sounds that the small river produced as it flowed from the edge, creating a vivid waterfall - and arching rainbow upon a sunny day. As he slowed, he motioned outwards to the world that was before him, "Well, this is it."

The little girl with him, who was a common figure at his side since their escape from the link, slowly peered over the edge, and out to the vast display before him. Alex always liked to tease that it was, 'the summit of the world'.. even if it was far from the highest point. Her emerald hues widened a bit at the display.

"Different from your world, I imagine?.." Least since his brief visit. Between cities was empty void..which left him wondering if the cities were built amongst the stars, or if it simply was a world seperate from what he was familiar to. ".. yeah. I figured. Anyway.. we can set you up here.. it's out of the way from people - so you can't really be bothered, much." He looked down to her, a light smile present. "And, of course, it's not too far from the house."

She appeared to protest as she turned to look up at him.

"What..? Well.. see, we have a bundle of kids, already. Not to mention I don't know how Jewell will react. After all.. I seen her for days.. and she didn't say a darn thing about it when I came back with Renna at our porch. I'm sure everyone's got this bright idea I'm sleeping with her," He simply shook his head as he looked out. It honestly appeared to have no limit, "Besides. At least you'll be safe, here."

Her head shook, as she lept forth to cling to his leg. For a girl that was supposed to be the savior of some world, she sure didn't act like much. He didn't even sense anything from her, against people like Jewell.. hell, even rabbits. He found himself sighing, then. ".. alright. Then.. well.. you know.. I can't hardly say ever say no! Fine! You can come with me. I don't know what Jewell is going to say, though.. this isn't exactly all clear to me, either." She smiled up to him, her grip tightening. Reaching over, he snatched her up into arms. ".. then let's go meet the crew."

As he arrived to the home, he glanced to the child that was on his shoulders. "Okay, the lady is Jewell.. and the kids .. we'll meet them as we go." He wasn't sure why he was telling her, this, since she has yet to say a word. But, with a shake of his head, he popped open the door and made his way inside. "We're home!"

The many possible responses he could have started with didn't seem fitting. Especially with the 'wonderful' greeting he recieved. The girl was slipped from his shoulders and set to one side. She never actually touched the ground - it was something he rarely saw her do, "Is that all you think of me, now?.." Perhaps it didn't mean to sting, but it certainly hit the mark. He only sighed at her as he reached out to take the girl by the hand, leading her towards the stairs to head up, ".. no. She's not an illegitimate child of mine from someone else. She's not even mine." He glanced to Cat with a little smile, motioning ahead of him, "Go on up and say helllo.." He blinked, "Er.. well, go up and head down the hall. We'll get you situated, in a bit." He playfully bumped her in the back with a hand before turning around to Jewell, "What's wrong with you?" His voice lined with a certain concern that generally was lacking in almost any other situation. She'd always be his weakness, which constantly stirred in him when something seemed out of place.

He smiled to Cat as she took off, but had fallen quite mediocre as he returned to Jewell, "Whoa.. easy.. I only ask because of your question.. a little strange for a greeting, Jewell." He rolled his shoulders.. "Anyway - since you ask.."

He explained the story, then, to her. Everything about the girls, and their claims of who he was, to them. The entire claim of how they're his 'sisters'. Simply everything. His explanation held much concern as he went on, but he was sure to involve everything that he had recently been through, other than his time in Lazros.

"It's all because I went to the Villa.. I don't know what ties it may have - but I really believe it's because of her.. something about what's gone on there.. she's using it to field a strength." He was pacing as he finished the story, then looking to her. "That's Cat that I sent up. I'm sorry I haven't been here like I said I would be - but it's really not all been under my control. Typical story.. but.. if she could talk - she'd tell you herself. It's only temporary, at least until either she can explain what needs to happen, or I finish understanding it myself. As for me speaking with Renna," He continued. His pacing slowed as he looked back to her directly, "I know she's a liar. A user. An evil bitch. I know all of it - and I know because she tried to kill you.. harm you. Do you honestly think I'd ever want to 'consult' with someone that would do that to you? From what I found out before I talked to her.. she hates Brian.. in fact, hates Ravenlocks. As long as I have her totally believing that I do, too.. I can dip far into that well and see exactly where that rabbit hole goes. .. just like I did back when we first met, Jewell... I simply cannot let someone bring harm to you and let it go untouched. If she wants to lie, and use.. so will I. I promise you.. it's not for anything else other than for the benefit of me.. or us."

He looked at her after his rant, blinking only briefly to her. "I'm sorry I haven't been here.. or able to explain all of this to you, before now. When we were ranting that one evening.. I.. well, I wanted to tell, but I didn't know how.. or what to do. I don't want to fight with you.. over anything. You mean entirely the world and beyond. I'm sorry.. I know this is my fault.."

He realized all along the children weren't very far off, which is why his rant was quiet, and quick. Cat, on the otherhand, he already knew she would head to their bedroom and wait for him to come up. The near direct connection they had would cause such.

"So.. talk to me. Any questions..? Comments?" He slid over next to her, hands out to take hold of her better arm and hand. As always, he urged for that special contact.

"It's deserving for her, being sneaky and deceitful herself," It was his reply to her not caring for sneaky techniques of deceit. "However, if you believe honestly she is not a 'major problem', as you say, then I will speak to her no more. I have no interest in her, otherwise. We'll just have to do it the old fashion way when the time comes around, then." He sighed, afterwards. The touch lightened up, as he felt little to no reaction to it. "I'm sorry for speaking to her. I did not realize it was that bad." There were no other words he could muster other than those on the subject.

".. heh, well.. you did always mention how much you missed the old days. They're sorta here!" It was a light comment to attempt a smile. He even had one curling at the tips of his lips as he mentioned it.

It was true, though - the several times he's shown company, it hadn't been on the best of terms. And, he'd not deny it, he wasn't the absolute best, recently. "But - I also apologize I have not been.. well.. the best of company. This has all been.. rather taxing, to say the least. And I'm sure I can say that neither of us want to fight, even if it's a common thing in life." He pulled that gaze away from her, and looked over the study. Other than the one spell tome he toated around, his interest carried over into diverse history. He'd really have to sit down and see what all she had. The brief pause he managed forced him to change the subject. He really wished for the stale attitudes to taper off like a fog, "What do you think - if we got out of here for a bit? Took a trip out? Get a cabin somewhere - with this really big lake. Like a giant pool! Bet we could even get Brian and Charlotte - finally get that 'dinner' put together that he was talking about. Could be really nice." He whirled around to her, then, smile more present than before.

He blinked for a minute, having though he mentioned them. "Well - we could always find us a nanny. Er.. hm. They could always come with, too... but I was kinda hoping we'd get you away from being mother hen .. and just be Jewell. I miss Jewell.." He'd mock a pout as he reached out for her, again, ".. more than I'd let on, too.."

His mind trailed, briefly, to Cat, who had been upstairs probably waiting on him. As he looked over his shoulder, though, he saw her peering from the stairs down at them. He only nodded, lightly, turning his attention back to Jewell, the fake pout ever present, "As for apologizing.. I'll stop - the second I quit making some stupid mistakes. I want to make you happy.. and sometimes.. I just don't know how I can. It may not always be something I can do.. but no matter.. I won't ever stop trying.." He was too sappy for his own good - and if there were any other person able to bring it out of him, he'd probably kill himself. It was making him slightly lose face, though - which is why he quickly reverted to the previous subject, "Whatever happened to our last nanny? I thought she was still around?" Being a year out of the loop wasn't always beneficial.

"Pardon," Lightly, as he looked her over a moment, "but I don't worship a memory. Or a girl of my memory. My missing you - is my missing you for not always being by you like I used to. It is something that I miss, and is what I'm getting at. Not a memory of how you were. Or what I remember of you. As for this," The same wild motion was made, "I understand this is you. This has been you years before, perhaps with a little added flare. It's no different."

He took several steps so to lean up against a near wall, legs crossing just at the ankles, "And I understand it's not a job of mine, or I don't have to make you happy. I'd just like to. It's part of the packaged deal of my loving you. I understand, in the end, it's all up to you. I'd just like to assist, if it is possible. And, if I can't, then I'll just trot along and simply be here for you. Otherwise.. what good am I?" He looked just past her, then, at that consideration. He shook his head, then, planting a smile that was much larger than before as he looked back at her, "Well.. I'm just glad to be home, and with you.. hope I didn't worry you all that much."

He chuckled, in response, "It is rather true. I guess it's an old habit we'll have to fix .. the whole 'going out and not leaving notice.'" Of which he already planned to do, himself. At least, when he could, "And - regardless what you or anyone else says, there is little chance that you'd ruin your perfect image. I mean.. it's you, afterall." He adjusted his stance, legs having swapped positions. "Regardless.. I'm only keeping Cat here for a few days.. sorta - to just settle down for a bit. I can't say she's had the luxury to do such a thing since she was born. Show her around, kinda like a tourist. The inn, the temple - even my old villa," He added that last bit in there on a whim, "Then, when all is good and well, I'll take her back where she needs to be." Which was more complicated then he'd initially believe. He rolled his shoulders, both out of tension and to further what he was explaining.

Words.. he hated them. In fact, he never liked using them - mainly because anything he expressed was a garbled jumble of senselessness. Which is where he constantly reminded himself - stay low, quiet, and keep close to what you believed in mind. Having to explain all that he had to, now, made it hard. His arms crossed over his chest as he regarded Jewell, again, remaining to smile, and remaining still.