Sun smiled lightly as he gently stroked James’s side. He was feeling comforted by the closeness of James and just being able to sit there and stroke him. Aristotle had let him do that often when he was stressed out or upset. He saw no reason that perhaps James would have the same effect if he petted him. ”They’re welcome here and so are you. The second platform has plenty of space for the three of you to sleep in it, and there are plenty of warm pelts as you well know, daddy liked to keep the pelts of his food to help honor them.” Sun explained sweetly, he was honestly hoping the three of them would come here. It would be nice to have the company.

Sun looked up at James as he hissed angrily. He began cursing the Collector. So Legs had gone back to the Collector. It had been as he had felt, it wouldn’t remain without the master the Collector named. He hoped the best for the poor creature being under his power must be terrible. ”It’s not your fault, you weren’t thinking about that then. Not that he would have told you if something had happened anyway.” Sun spoke gently in an attempt to console James.

Sun nodded at James telling him to go to sleep. He hadn’t been sleeping much as it was. Maybe with James here the nightmares would go away, at least for a little while. Slowly Sun situated himself in a position comfortable to sleep in and lay down closing his eyes. It didn’t take long for him to drift off. The thoughts of having his family together again easing his mind and calming him greatly.

@James
EXIT SUN TO SLEEP

James was quiet as Sun drifted off, his ears down and wing tucked over Sun. He was comforted by the pets and touches, his eyes half-lidded. He was thinking, considering everything about him and Aristotle all over again.

Whether Ari or Sun knew it or not, what had happened was still abusive despite the lion's good intentions. It would take a long time to heal, at least. But Sun didn't have to know, so James would heal with the help of Pride and Comet instead.

Tired, he lay his head down, though he didn't slumber. His heart raced too fast and his mind was too active. But that was fine, he needed to keep watch anyway.

Exit
@Sun-Wukong for vis