The pair locked gazes, and Cecilia smiled- not wanting to look away from him as he descended the stairs to the path.  While they respected each other as fighters, they sometimes loathed the sight of each other.  Probably had to do with their God parents, Zeus and Hades.  Like Hades after Zeus had tricked him into taking the Underworld for his to rule, Cecilia and her twin both had twinges of utter hatred for their cousin.  Awkward as it may be, Zach drew her in.  Tucking her fingers into her pockets, she silently assessed him.  He looked worn, tired to the bone from his travels.  His brothers were lucky to have one such as him at their backs.<br/><br/><strong>"Clint is off having 'alone' time,"</strong>Cecilia said, lifting her fingers to make air quotes as she said alone.  Where her brother was, she had a vague idea... But she tried not think about it.  The link they had strengthened the closer they were together, and she did not want to emotion-drop on him.  The last time she had done that had been awkward enough for her, though she refused to let him live it down.<strong>"He disappeared for two years without a word, but I am glad he's back.  Both of you really,"</strong>She murmured.<strong>"I should let you get to bed, Zachari.  I'll see you in the morning?"</strong>Cecilia asked, lifting one of her hands to finger the braid that dangled over her shoulder.