(se) and so the best that I can do is pray (open)

"Oi, my wild oats have been very tame lately, I'll have you know!" They fucking haven't been, and the shit eating grin on his face as Saiden clasps his shoulder should tell the truth of the matter. Ronin still nudges Saiden for his trouble, checking one more time on their offerings before he turns to head out of the cave with the Hali that they might leave the shrine in peace. "Thanks," he says warmly in repsonse to the eventual congratulations, fully expecting a great deal of souvenirs in exchange for Saiden's jibes. At the prospect of meeting Mateo, the Star brightens all over again and nods his head, moving to turn and lead them down the beach so they can walk up towards the Aumakua. "Of course. I'll warn you, though - he's going to be a little heartbreaker, so you better prepare yourself." Of course Ronin is going to say that though - it's his son. RONIN Darkness is a funny thing. It creeps up on you.