Moony's heart skipped a beat at that, flustered at the notion that he had been so transparent in the way he had asked the question. Then, butterflies seemed to form in his chest, relieved and happy to hear Sirius make such a promise.<br/>Rather than turning, Moony slumped over onto his back, peering at Sirius from his upside down view, for what felt like the first time in a life time. Sirius had been gone for five days, and Moony had engaged in the conversation with such jealousy he barely had looked at his friend.<br/>"Good," he grinned, chest overflowing with the same feeling of excitement that filled him on his way to the hunting post. "'cus I can't protect the fort all on my own. You have to come back to help me."