Time could have stood still for the rest of his days, and Tykiri would have been content. The embrace lingered, but somehow it felt it would never be enough. The reality that this was more than a fleeting gift had not yet sunk in, and he was not eager to let go. But still, the world turned and time passed and there were still things that needed attending to. This reminder came in the form of a light knock on the door frame.<br/><br/>Kiri didn't bother to look-- her scent was unmistakably earthy and clean. She was from a land across the sea, much like his own family had been, but she had been born there and steeped in the culture before greedy hands snatched her away. Her hair formed a lovely dark halo around her small, heart-shaped face-- thick with tight coils that Kiri remembered accidentally getting his fingers tangled in when trying to give her an affectionate pat. She was young, and her warm voice seemed to touch more than one sense when she spoke. Amani, she was called, and she was one the friends Tykiri had made when he come to this family.<br/><br/>"Kiri?" she called softly. Her skin was darker than his, but her eyes were a breath-taking shade of gold. "I don't mean to interrupt, my friend, but I should I cancel your appointments for the day? Delaney said we have a new visitor."<br/><br/>"Not a visitor," Kiri amended at once. He held Karim a little tighter. "He'll be staying."<br/><br/>Amani smiled wide, and her pearly fangs were quite noticeable as a result. "Then I look forward to meeting him properly, but that doesn't answer my question<i>.</i>"<br/><br/>"No..." It would be poor form of him to abandon his duties. Besides, he only had three people to see. He placed a quick kiss on Karim's cheek before he moved to untangle himself from his hold, then stood. "But I trust that you will be welcoming and help Karim get settled in my absence?"<br/><br/>"You have nothing to worry about," Amani purred, eyes lighting up as she finally spotted Karim. "Welcome to the family, Karim."