James got up and sat down in the spot that Erorn patted. He said nothing as Erorn gushed his heart out. He knew what to do, what face to make, and even the small sounds like "yeah" or "mhm". He trained himself hard to be what everyone needed him to be. James was born in a family that expected you to be what was needed, not what you wanted. James saw Erorn fighting back the tears, trying to stay strong. The kid made sense, even when James wished he didn't. He could have been like his father and tell him the same line that his father told him over and over again since the day he left the family, but something in him told him not to. So he got up and slid under the covers with him, not touching him, just laying on his back and looking up at the ceiling. It was silent for a while before he decided to speak, Marcus is capable of love. You weren't stupid to fall in love with him. He can be a loveable guy when he isn't a total asshat. Also... that wasn't my plan... but now that you say it... it does sound good. No, my plan is to keep Elwin. He is more useful than you think. He not only does look good, but he can sew. You know how much money we will save with having our own tailor? Lots. I am sorry you have to get in the middle of all this and I am sorry you had to fall in love with the hardest person to be with. We can stop the lessons if that is what you truly want, but you still have to do chores. He looked over towards Erorn before sliding his hand behind his head and closing his eye.