He steps out of the guard shack when she approached. He looks down at her and smiles crookedly. "Actually, George has a twin, Jake. And they've seemed to settle in alright. We hired a nanny and they're living in one of the guest houses." He nods and takes a lean up against the wall of the shack. "We have a few new bros, but I don't know them that well yet. And a couple of the alumni have come back to go with us on Spring Break."

He looks up at the night sky, then back down at her with a grin. "Come on in out of the cold." He pushes the door to the heated guard shack open. "How've you been? Last time I saw you I had to run off." he chuckles, remembering George's "accident."

He lets the door to the shack close once she's inside, to maintain the heat inside. "George led us to him. He was hiding down at the docks. And you're right, they shouldn't be on the streets."

He walks over and sits on his comfy stool, offering her a folding metal chair. "No, not any youngins, except the twins. And their nanny does a pretty good job of keeping them reigned in. You won't see them after dark usually."

He listens to her talk for a bit. "Yeah, well being peed on wasn't the highlight of my night, trust me." he laughs and picks up his clipboard, starting to write the nightly log.

He felt comfortable enough to sit in silence, hell he was used to it.

"Yeah, she's taking good care of the boys. I'm sure they're out like a light now, she's pretty strict about bed times." he nods, continuing with his paperwork.

He looks over at her with a crooked grin. "You got a thing for him, don't you?" he teases. "I'll call and find out." He picks up the phone and dials the number.

He watches her while he holds the phone and shakes his head with a chuckle. "Yeah, boss, you've a visitor at the gate." a nod of his head. "Alright." and then he hangs up.

"Don't worry, your secret is safe with me." with a laugh. "He's on his way."

Sitting at the large oak desk, he sighs and goes through yet more lists of things that must be done, have been done, and will be done. A tight purse of his lips and then the phone rings. He slides his hand across the desk and picks it up. And Presses it to his ear.

"Hello?" He listens to Matt. "Be right there." And hangs up the phone. He stacks the rest of his papers to the left of the desk as he stands up and grabs his jacket from the back of the chair, then wraps it around himself.

He nods to a few of the brothers that he passes by as he goes on through the hallway, rounds the corner and out the front door. His hands go directly into his jacket pockets as he walks on down the long path towards the gate. The familiar crunching of the gravel under his shoes.

The cool breeze causing his breath to be seen as he continues on his way. Once he is halfway there he can see the light of the guard shack and goes on up to the large gate that separates the fraternity from the outside world so to speak. Pressing the combination, the gate slowly opens with a creak, note to self.. fix that, and he steps on outside of it and down to the shack. He looks through the large glass window and smiles.
"Eddie, Matt."

He had watched her from the corner of his eye and stifles a chuckle at that grin. With a shake of his head he greets Jay. "Hey boss."

He gives her a sidelong glance and shakes his head with a crooked grin, then it's back to paperwork.

Eddie walked out of the guard house as Jaden held the door for her, with a grin and a wave to Matt. "Thanks - see you later!"

After Jaden opened the gate, she fell into step beside him, her feet barely disturbing the gravel as they headed back towards the House.

"I'm so glad they're safe - I've seen a bunch of little kids while out on patrol - one looked no older than four. It was a real nice thing you did - taking them both into your home, making sure they're cared for."

They continued on a little way, and she kept sneaking shy little glances at him - it was the first time they'd been by themselves, and she liked what she saw, inside and out.

"What's Wesley look like - that way I'll know him if I see him. So far I haven't caught Doug or Chris out, but when it gets warmer - I'm sure they'll be making a break! And - what's a vacation? Must be something good if older brothers are coming back for it. Oh - and what's it take to be a brother anyway - I'm curious now."

She also kept an eye on where they were headed, having only traveled up the gravel path twice before. The only sound when they paused in their conversation was Jaden's feet upon the path - Eddie hardly making the gravel move, let alone crunch - years of training to move silently kicking in automatically. She thought a moment about her own childhood, such as it was, and she looked over at him with a smile.

"That's just awesome - street kids have to grow up before their time, so it's so good that George and his brother get to actually be - you know, kids - I bet all the brothers like having them around!"

"I figured Chris and Doug were busy with school - but games? You mean like competitions and stuff?" Games on the Isle were just that - competitions, usually tied to weapons training. Playing just for fun was not a concept she understood.

Her eyes, a couple shades lighter than his, looked to the house as he did, seeing the shadows milling about, then back to Jaden. "I swear - there's always someone up no matter what time it is - is "night owl' one of the requirements too?" She laughed, then a serious look crossed her face as he described what a vacation was, her hand shifting to adjust the chakram on her hip. "Time away from all the drama.. all the bull - I think we all need one of those. You guys won't be gone too long, right?"

She stopped when he did, and she could see the genuine affection and love Jaden had for all of his brothers as he talked - Julian and Dirk as well. Eddie understood right then why he was President - he took the position seriously, and seemed to want to help better the lives of everyone the Frat touched. She grinned back at him as they stood on the path, turning to face him. "That helps a lot. Dirk's not so bad, really - and Julian - well, every family needs a fruit-loop!" She laughed as she thought of Trixie and her tendency to start food fights at the table. "And as for making a difference - I know you've made a difference to me - a big one."

She figured he'd think she meant the whole Frat, but she really meant him, by himself. She ran her hand through her bangs to settle them away from her face, her light browns eyes looking up at him.

"I think so too - I can't think of a better place for two little boys to be." Eddie gave Jaden a smile, and she made a mental note to come by again during the day so she could see George and meet his brother.

She gently ran a finger over the edge of the chakram at her hip, looking up just in time to catch his eyes. "Before I came here, yeah - that's how they tracked how we were coming along with our training. Video - that's something like all those screens in the guard house?"

The only time she ever saw Julian was from a distance, when he streaked through the pool room, and she laughed along with Jaden. "He sure seems to make life interesting for you all - and I can always keep an eye out - I mean everyone goes on Break, right? And Dirk's cool - he's like your right hand man, then? He sure know how to pick them!"

The chill usually didn't bother her, but a sudden little gust of wind prdocued a slight shiver. She shoved her hands in the pocket of her hoodie to warm them. "I know what you mean - RhyDin is a tough place, and there aren't many who help. I mean my sisters and I try - that's what we do - helping those who can't help themselves. I know my life here's a little easier now..."

Jaden was the most well-mannered person she had ever met, and when he called her a lady - all that color came back into her cheeks, and she gave him a shy smile as he ushered them towards the main house, again settling her bangs away from her face. "I'd love to - lead on, Jaden." And together they started walking again.

"Oh I bet they'll love playing outside once the warm weather decides to stick around - I know I'm getting tired of being cooped up." She smiled up at Jaden again as they headed back to the house, her feet again hardly making the gravel move. "And maybe Chris and Doug will spend less time on those - videos - once it's nicer out too - show George and his brother all sorts of games and tricks on the swings."

She nodded as he explained the command structure to her - in so many ways, they reminded her of her Sisters. "That's good - it's gotta be a lot, taking care of everyone." She kept glancing over at him as well as they neared the porch.

"There aren't too many of us - Issy's the one in charge, sort of like you - and she's backed mostly by Trixie - Lauf and Rae are older, almost like legends to me. Jenai's not living with us anymore, but she still comes by all the time - I've taken over a lot of what she used to do at the Sanctuary. Then Mirage, Reeni, and Janet - they just arrived, and Akemi just came from the Isle the other day. So that's 10, counting me."

She grinned as he went to open the door - apparently, he hadn't heard tales of her Sisters, if he was warning her of rowdiness. "As long as Julian keeps his pants on, I think I can handle it." She was laughing as she went in the door, with a look back to Jaden, all smiles in her eyes.

"You know - I think Julian has a whole different band - not just the drummer!" She laughed as she stepped inside, noticing the quiet as well as they both walk down the hallway.

"With Akemi here now, I might actually get some free time myself." She smiled back up at him as she walked inside his office - really liking the fact he opened doors for her. "It really is a nice room - your office this is."

She winced inwardly as she stood inside Jaden's office. She was afraid she sounded like a little kid, talking to someone like him. When he mentioned food, she realized she was a little hungry, and turned to give him a smile.

"I'm not busy at all tonight - Akemi's out with Trixie - so, if you're not busy - some of those fries Cook makes sound really good about now - and maybe a Coke?"

Still taking everything in, Eddie smiled and took a seat on the couch when Jaden offered it, slipping a hand behind her back to adjust the blades so they wouldn't poke her. She also shifted the chakra to rest more in her lap - it wouldn't be good if she accidentally tore up the nice couch. She resisted the urge to bounce - the Sanctuary wasn't known for it's comfy furniture. "This is really nice Jaden - thanks."

His shyness surprised her, and touched her. Here she was, all afraid she was making a horrible impression, and to find out he was feeling the same way, well that was incredible to her. She looked up from the chakra in her lap just in time to catch him running his hand through his hair - something she did when she was feeling shy, and the gesture brought out a smile, and she set the chakra on a nearby table, the motion revealing the scales tattoo on her left hand. "That sounds familiar - usually I'm patrolling, so that doesn't leave much time for just - hanging out. It'll be good to take a break - all the work can be tiring, like you said."

She ran her fingers through her bangs, settling them away from her face as she looked up at him. "You sound just fine to me - and here I'm all afraid I sound like a little kid to someone like you."

His reassurance brought a smile, and a bit of a blush to her cheeks. "I feel the same way - it's like I can tell you anything." She curled up on the couch, again reaching behind her to keep her blades from digging into her back. She looked over just as he did, laughing with him. "It is nice - I had no idea just chilling like this could be so much fun - and I hope those fries get here soon!"

Just then came the knock at the door, and Jaden was up getting the tray before she could move, doing all the little things, like putting the tray in front of her - that made her smile to herself. She reached for a fry as he sat back down, eating it quickly and gong for another. "Oh he makes the best fries - they don't burn your mouth, and they're not ice-cold!"

After a couple more fries, she took her glass of Coke and raised it to Jaden, her smile lighting up her light brown eyes. "Here's to more nights of chilling with fries!"

He raps on the door to Jaden's office and pokes his head in before he gets a response from within. "Hey boss, I'm off for the night. Everything's quiet on the westward front." he grins and takes them in with his eyes.

"Nate's on guard now and Doug went up to sit with him. Guess the youngin wants to do security now?"

A grin and he nods to Eddie. "Night Eddie, night Jay, see you guys." and with that, he steps back out and closes the door.

Jaden's glance went from Eddie to the door when it is knocked on. He smiles as Matt looks in. "Thank you Matt." He nods. "Let Nate know that tonight is a school night and that he may need to remind Doug of that." He chuckles softly, Jay always sounded like a strict father to himself. Course most of the time the younger brothers of the household do call for it themselves.

"Goodnight Matt, see you tomorrow as usual." He nods and watches as he closes the door and then his attention is back to Eddie. "Yes, we all take it seriously, sometimes too seriously. But Matt he keeps the compound safe from some of the very interesting animals and strange beings that seem to lurk in the shadows of Rhydin." He smiles.

When she pushes up her sleeves and shows him the tattoos he looks down with much interest and listens to her. A nod. "Was it painful?" He takes another sip of his Coke then leans over to place it on the table before looking back to her and even down at the tattoos once again. "Here at the fraternity some members do go and get tattoos but they have nothing to do with the fraternity." He chuckles again and moves his arm on the back of the couch behind her.

A nod to what she had said about Matt. "Oh, yes. He and Nate do an excellent job. Could not find any better two guys then those, and they usually have a very good skill of appointing other security guards as well."

He looks down at her hand as she taps it. He nods gently. "I have no tattoos, but I can not say that I haven not thought of it." He smiles and reaches forward for one of the last fries from his plate then sits back again and eats it. Once he is done chewing he speaks again. "Now that I think of it, I probably would not be able to sit still either, I have to move every once and a while. And I tend to fidget when nervous, so a needle poking my arm would definitely make me nervous." He chuckles.

"Well I have been here since I was fourteen, my parents had enough children to take care of, and so when you are the eldest you get sent on to schools and such. So I was no different. Not that I have minded, coming here has changed my life, for the better. I have much more family then I have ever, and I could not be happier. But then I am sure you feel the same about your sisters." He nods with a small smile on his lips.

"And although I hate to cut this evening short, I have some teenagers to attend to and make sure they have gone to bed." He laughs. "But, I was wondering if perhaps you would like to go for tea sometime? Or even coffee if you like. I would like to get out of the fraternity house and to have a friend along, what do you think?" Course then the hand that is not on the couch behind her, raises up to move through his hair as he awaits her response.

A nod with a smile. "I think anyone can be changed here in Rhydin. It can be an amazing place as long as you stay away from the trouble, or have good people like you and your sisters watching out for us." He smiles more softly. Brown eyes staying on her for the time being.

"Coffee would be wonderful. I do not believe I have visited this coffee shop, been a very long time since I have been out to the Market district, yes I think that would be great." The smile just keeps growing, course he clears his throat and makes it disappear, seeming too eager can also cause a little awkwardness so he keeps that down to a minimum. "Not busy at all, it would be yet another welcomed break."

And as she stood he quickly was quick to stand also, never let a lady stand on her own. He smiles down at her and watches as she places the weapon back on her belt. A little nervousness strikes him and his hand goes through his hair for probably the twentieth time since they have sat to talk. Not that it was the weapon but rather he really had not wanted the visit to end but, as it were he did have many things to attend before the night was over.

"It was very enjoyable Eddie, and thank you as well. I enjoyed your company very much." He smiles gently and walks with her to the door, opening it for her. His free hand moves down to take her right hand in his and brings it up to his lips, a light kiss over the crossed swords tattoo. "I look forward to tomorrow." He smiles and lets her hand slide from his.

"Have a safe journey home." He nods.