Guli surpresses a chuckle and even waves at Niya before speeding away.

On the way they buy a large cup of frozen Laka barries from a small shop and have no incidents on their way home.

However, their dad is waiting just by the door. He had opportunity to train his Serious Father Face. Look how well-trained it is.

Tiuten hops off the bike and continues to eat his sweets.

Guli gently but firmly keeps a hand on Tiuten's should so he doesn't go inside. He is not afraid that their dad will be mad. Their dad is never mad, even when he is putting the Serious Father Face. Guli is more concerned that their dad only puts the Serious Father Face when their mother lacks outlets to express how serious the situation is and then uses her husband to load off some of the pressure.

"Hi, dad... we're just back."

"I noticed, boys. You're late." Pause. "I don't suppose you two have any idea what happened to the wall right in front of the tea room?"

"Can I see it?"

"Oh, son we won't keep it." Irimeliun says forgetting the Serious Father Face for a moment then he coughs and resumes the Serious Father Face. "I mean, it is..."

"...'an appalling behavior'." Guli offers.

"Yes, thank you, Guli. Painting the wall like that was an appalling behavior and your mother is livid. And it won't help that your sister is not around to give an explanation."

"There was only so much room on the bike. And I think she's upset." He looks to Guli to continue his explanation.

"Yeah, and obviously better for her to come home a bit later."

He absently nods and then resumes Serious Face without noticing that he nodded.

"It's not without reason."

"Are you really going to send her to live with strangers?"

"Is not quite like that. We want to match her with someone who can start a family with her."

"Gross. Can I go to my workshop now? I have a bunch of new stuff and I gotta feed my turtles."

He ruffles Tiuten's hair. "Of course son. Run along."

He looks back to his brother. "Guli can come too?"

He nods agreeable. "I just need to talk to him for a second, but it won't take long."

Tiuten nods and goes inside.

And Guli shows up a few minutes later.

He is sitting on the ground and watching two of his turtles crawl around between his legs, he looks up when he enters.

"You wanna hold Archimedes?"

Guli smiles. "Sure, which one is Archimedes?"

He moves around and points to a tiny baby turtle still in the enclosure.

"She's the youngest."

Guli gently picks her up and holds her carefully. He pats the turtle gently.