"I wouldn't get hurt- I can take care of myself, plus you and I could keep each other safe. Ray, please.. I don't want to say goodbye yet." Micah grabbed Ray's hand and squeezed it gently, a silent plea for Ray to let him come.

Silvia was just nodding. "Eight-year-olds are the meanest creatures ever," she said solemnly. Janet giggled and hugged Silvia, who smiled a bit and lightly squeezed Janet before setting her down.

"I don't either. I don't ever want to say goodbye." Ray says, squeezing Micah's hand back. He looks at him. "I will let you come. And then once we finish this battle and win, I can stay with you for a few years and we can be happy together."

"But they can also be the most adorable and nicest creatures!" Austyn counters with a smile. "So... Janet asked to come to you, and so I brought her here. I'm guessing she has news she wants to tell. I don't know. I'm not always the sharpest tool in the shed."

Micah grinned and hugged Ray gently, so as not to hurt his wing. "I like that plan," he murmured.

"Micah and Ray are dating!"
Silvia looked at Austyn, raising one eyebrow. "Oh? When did that happen?"

Ray hums and nods in agreement, hugging Micah back. "I like my plan too. Unless you have a better plan."

"Um... A few minutes ago? Maybe? They like hugs. And Ray purrs!" Austyn says with an affirmative nod.

Micah thought for a moment, then shook his head. "No. That plan sounds perfect."

Silvia hummed. "Well, that's cute."

Ray beams before kissing Micah. Then he pulled back and apologized, panicking because he was sure he had crossed a line.

Austyn laughs and agrees.

Micah stared at him, starry-eyed and looking almost like he was in a daze. "You- You don't need to apologize. It's okay.."

Silvia put Janet down. "Alright, you cute little gremlin, since I'm not fun enough, go hang out with Melody."
Melody, a daughter of Apollo, was the only other girl here that was in Janet's age range, being only nine years old. Janet smiled and ran off to find her friend. Silvia sat on the grass outside her cabin and closed her eyes, huffing.

"It is? Ok. Good. I'm sorry." Ray said one last time before zipping his lips. He mentally kicks himself because he was becoming repetitive. Saying sorry many more times than needed.

"You alright?" Austyn asks, sitting next to Silvia. He was pretty sure when people huffed they were annoyed at something.

Micah laughed softly and kissed Ray's cheek. "You're so cute."

"Mhm. Just tired," she murmured with a yawn.

"Thank you! You're cute too." He says with a goofy grin, pausing a moment before kissing Micah back. He wasn't sure which was better, hugs or kisses. Hugs were probably still better. Maybe.

Austyn gently pats her head. "There there, you sleepy head. Let's get you off to bed." He says.