[In a way, he's grateful for her quick departure upstairs. It may be because of the alcohol loosening his lips, but he wasn't ready to address that either. So he walks out of the kitchen, offering Anatoli a weak smile before settling back on the couch, running his hand through his hair. His brother joins him, giving him a look of concern.

You look like you've been through the wringer, Ajax.]

I have. I wish I could tell you the details. But you know how that goes.

[Anatoli knows that that could mean a lot of things- the family business, most likely, or something else that his brother still can't share with him. Something that involves the twins.

You know you can ask if you need anything.]

Thanks, Anatoli. I'll hold you to it, haha.

[Lumine and Aether appear, and Anatoli stands to greet them.

Going, then? Did you already call a cab?]