[Her words cut through him deeper than he could have ever imagined, the ache in his heart that radiates through him from being separated from her for so long makes his breath shudder with a strange mix of happiness and sadness. He missed her too, and he opens his mouth to tell her how much he'd also missed her and how much he loved her, how happy he was to finally have her back in his arms...

But reality is a cruel mistress, and Ajax's eyes suddenly snap open at the sound of Aether's voice behind them and the force behind the hand that pushes his head off of hers. He feels his temper instantly break, and he shoots Aether a dangerous look that drips of poison and anger.]

Are you picking a fight with me, Viator?

[That wildness he's just inherited flashes in his eyes, his patience of Aether calling him by his last name finally wearing out. He doesn't want to lose a friend simply because he's taken an interest in his sister, but this is just...

Hey, hey, stop it you two. Aether, did you really have to lay hands on them? Settle down.

Anatoli, not wanting a fight to break out in his own house, is trying to settle the situation. He shoots Aether a glare, before giving Ajax a look too- don't do this in his house.

If you really need to fight each other, go outside and freeze to death while doing it.

Ajax huffs, backing down. He won't ruin this for his brother, as he's a guest in his house.]

Fine. But don't touch me like that again, Aether. It won't go so well for you next time.