[attr="class","cali1Post"]Anair had just thought to go to the observatory to get away for a little while. A little r&r after a hard day at work dealing with all his coven members and trying to act like they didn’t completely make his skin crawl. Okay perhaps that was a bit harsh, they didn’t all make his skin crawl and he didn’t hate all of them. There were admittedly a few members of the clan he actually liked but he wasn’t in the best mood and to top it off he was sore. Under his clothing and beneath the bandages that wrapped his limbs were bruises and cuts from his father’s latest lessons and tests. The man always had to make sure Anair was at the top of his game and if he didn’t feel like Anair was where he needed to be skill wise…he’d “polish” him up as his father put it. During those times, he always had to keep a tight rein on Blair because he could sense how badly she wanted to put the man in his place.

So now as he wandered the observatory aimlessly, ignoring the ache of his body like he did most days, he allowed himself to drop a little of his guard and just explore his own being. It was an experience he rarely allowed himself but when he did it always filled him with a little bit of wonder. He generally didn’t pay much attention to his emotions, it was too dangerous to do so while he was still tied to his father and leviathan. After all the slightest slip could ruin everything he’d been trying to do for the past few years…

He was broken out of his thoughts though when his aimless wandering brought him to a scene and person he hadn’t been expecting to see. He blinked when he recognized Anass, the younger male having made a lasting impression and once again he was making another. He had been about to step in to help in a rather sticky looking situation but the male seemed to be completely capable of taking care of himself. When Anass finally actually looked at him he could see the recognition in that gaze and he was amused by the greeting. Instantly and out of reflex he popped on a rather amused grin, this one a little more real than his usual masks as he walked closer. Amber eyes glancing down at the man on the floor as he said cheerily, “I really would get out of here if I were you. It’d be terrible if you disappeared.”

It was a passing comment, flippantly delivered but an underlying threat no less. Which could have been amusing considering how possibly banged up he may appear, he was sure there was still probably even a cut at the corner of his lips from where he father had landed a hit. He cocked his head at Anass in a curious manner and chirped, “Is that how you’re going to greet me from now on?”

[attr="class","cali1Post"]The amber eyed male noticed the instant sag and tiredness the younger male displayed once the soaked male scurried away like a mutt with his tail between his legs. Anair categorized it and considered how quickly his father would have attacked him for showing such weakness before reminding himself that this person was not in the position he was. With that though he tuned in to what Anass was saying and quirked an eyebrow, his amused grin still curling his lips just as he was taken by surprise when Anass’ familiar suddenly plopped down on his shoulder. There was an instant of surprise that flickered along his features before his grin came back and he absently stroked under her chin, careful with her feathers as he said jovially, “Well then I suppose I should take that as a compliment and simply run with it as they say, yes?”

‘That is certainly one way of putting it.’, Blair purred out in amusement as she melted from the shadows near them as though she’d always been there. She eyed the avian on Anair’s shoulder with a hungry look in her eyes just as Anass introduced the night man who made such a big scene when it was clearly unnecessary to do so. Amber eyes flickered to Anass as Anair said in quite an amused voice, “My, you do keep quite the interesting company.” He held out his hands and nudged his chin towards the wrists the slightly smaller male was rubbing, “Here, let me see them.” His voice and look was expectant as he watched Anass, waiting to be allowed to get ahold of his wrists to examine them.

Blair knowing what he intended moved closer, entwining with his legs with a pleased purr as she too waited. Anair tilted his head to the side curiously at the question before he said mildly amused, “I could ask you the same thing. After all, what do people usually do here?” He quirked an eyebrow, grin once more dancing along his lips. “I was led to believe people come here to look at the stars and wonder about their daily lives and how insignificant they appear to be compared to the vast universe.” While his tone had made it seem he was making a mockery of it, there was a flash of truth underneath the tone…not that he would ever openly admit that.

[attr="class","cali1Post"]Anair knew Blair wouldn’t jump for the bird…yet, so he wasn’t quite concerned about the bird on his shoulder getting injured. It was…playful teasing in a way but also a rather possessive quality the feline had at seeing another familiar so readily perching on him. However, he gave Blair a mild look and she eased enough that he felt safe to pet the little bird on the feathers under its beak when it snuggled closer. His eyes saddled back and forth between the bird and the male when they tweeted back to each other before quirking his eyebrow in mild amusement at the brunet before him. It would be Anass decision whether he wanted Anair to examine his wrists and potentially help make it better. However, he was mildly surprised when the younger male hesitantly lifted his wrists to him and he blinked for a moment before accepting them.

Slowly a small pool of wispy shadows formed just above his hands before he gently took Anass’ wrists, the misty wisps slowly curled around the bruised area as tendrils gently poked and soothed the area with coolness. Anair had only done this once before and the person had told him they could barely feel it and what they did feel was the barest sensation of cold air. This was just an initial probe though so Anair didn’t need much concentration as Blair was mostly the one focusing on her, her eyes swirling with blue grey color as she stared where their skin met. So, he was free to speak on the stars and universe…and he was quite surprised to hear Anass reply.

He gave the male a long considering look, “I wouldn’t say boring…more like unexpected to hear. However, I suppose you have a valid point.” Anair’s eyes briefly flickered to the sky, considering it for a moment before looking back and deciding to give a semi-serious answer this time. “I come here from time to time when I need a calm place or if something goes wrong. It is a good place to distract one’s self.”

Blair softly touched the toe of his shoe alerting him that the assessment was done, he looked back at the shadows and they pulled back so that they no longer looked like swirling bracelets as they wrapped around his own wrists. He considered the information he got from them before he asked, “I may be able to help so long as that is alright with you?” Had the situation been different…had they not been in amicable conversation he’d not be so willing to use his ability in such a healing manner…as such this was something he’d found out away from the prying eyes of his father.