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It had almost seem like an eternity for Ronin, Who having been kept away all this time by either. His many responsibility within the order or having to take care of one too many threats against his family. Who despite everything else he held dear to his heart and was willing to do everything to protect. Knowing no limits, even going as far as decimating his enemies whenever he could.

And thru it all he never forgot to find time come home....spend what little time he could spare to be with them. Finding it hard to be there for them as much most fathers could. Ronin none the less did his best to make amends and make up for this short coming by providing for them all that they needed or want. Never forgetting the pledge he gave Arianna those season past in the tower. Ronin came home to her , like any devoted husband showered and spent his time with her. Never letting a moment past for her to doubt the depth of his love for her and their daughter.

Who he doted on her all that he could offer, his little princess...smile and so endearing that he found it hard. To have leave her every time he had to depart....having so much time past. That it sometimes felt as if every time he came home....he could quite anticipate nor help but be taken back. As to how much his little angel had grown....not anymore the child but a teenager. And this if nothing else had left the battle harden warrior that he was at a lost.....knowing now that the veil of innocence was slowly fleet in Faith eyes. How would she come to see him now? Would she be as accepting and view him with the same affection she had before? Knowing , hearing and able to understand the reality of who her father was?

Had all but left nothing more than question rather than answers in his mind that he could quite help himself from . Wanting come home....

Some time later....

Although they had somehow work out a schedule or time frame of when he was due to return. The exact time of his coming was never really quite as clear cut as he knew she'd wanted to. Given all the security risk and danger ....his come would be random....slipping silently planet side. Ronin then began to secretly make his way home. Without a sound nor any visible indication Ronin then made his way inside....standing just behind her. He then leans over and whisper in her mind....

'....did you miss me my dear?Its a bit late but....then again i tried come as soon could... yet i can't help but ask? What is the matter? What is it that troubles you ? Where is Faith?'

He came out say as his eyes and sense came to engulf...then slowly reach out silently across the room outward. As his arms then slowly reach over and encompass around her shoulders....holding her close. If only to comfort and ease her mind of worries while he leans in to kiss her gently on the cheek....

"Ronin, I"m so glad you are here, we've been expecting you."

Came Arianna's warm reply as she then turn around with a smile to face him, gaze deep into those eyes. He couldn't quite help but sense a slight change in her, a faint hint that perhaps she was keeping something from him. And yet as strong his longing to be with her was...how deep he truly felt for her Ronin seem unable to do nothing about it. Other than wait and let it pass for now till later on as he continued keep his full attention on her.

"Faith, she's out with friends she should be back any time.I"m sure once she knows you are here that, she'll race home"

In which upon hearing this sort of belay the fear he had unwittingly come into mind. As if nothing else, thought his little girl had all but was grown now....he could help but still worry about her still. And that in not see her there like before sort of got him worried.....somewhat anxious that he froze where he stood.

" I see...well kinda hard to believe how grown she'd become and how still can't help but see her as she was then....our little angel...worry so about you and her....that i feel bad having not be here with you as much i want or feel i should."

He then slightly lowering his gaze in tune with his words.....and feelings when out the blue she came reach out to touch his cheeks. In perhaps hope of comforting him and let him know that of which Ariana felt.

"Nothing is wrong now, as always I miss you when you are gone, and anticipate on pins and needles when I know you are coming."

As by then seem accepting this idea for now and letting a smile come across his face just as she then step forward. Wrapping her arms round him as well as Arianna began to hug him hard and exhale deeply. In which only drew to endear her to him and given their closeness ....feeling skin of her arms brush against his....smell her all to familiar scent with every breath he took. Filling him with contentment and desire to be with her ...if only to make up for the time he had to spend away from her. Reaching over to let his arms hold her tightly as he then come to kiss her deeply and with the force aid. Shifted to eventually come have him carry her in his arms as he then took her to their quarters .

"Then i guess now that i am here...let me ease and take away those worries...as for tonight i am here ...if only for you and you alone...so rest easy and forget about them for now..."

And soon having open the door with the force then place her gently on their bed he then came to lie beside her. Resting his head by her side.....tired from having to had flow all the way here strait with barely any time to rest.

By that time as he lie beside Arianna, hands reach out to hold her close then lay his head upon her side if only to reassure himself. That she was truly beside him and that all of this was not just another lie. Hearing her heartbeat slowly lull him into a sense of calm , feel the very life force within her slowly reach out to entwine with his in a silent embrace that seem only possible between them. As in that moment though seem impossible to most, the seem feared feral beast that most knew him as had all but melted away into nothingness. With his mind then reaching out thru the force in search of Faith who despite her best effort to hide her thoughts. His mind none the less pick up her words ....

' Welcome home Dad, nice to see you again.'

To which with great care took the moment to think and opt to not speak ....leave it till later when she came home.

That in it place stood only the man, devoted father and husband Arianna alone knew all too well. And with a certain gentleness in his gaze Ronin turned to face her, a smile upon his face as he spoke. Unable to contain the thoughts that had been running in his mind all thru out the trip here.

" I only wish it could be like this always....that i didn't need to be parted from you...be the very least....been there for you....and her...shake off the guilt i feel in having leave you alone to care for her on your own...."

Then with a deep sight as his gaze turn away just as a mix of guilt, anger and frustration over came him a bit.And from the distance his sense pick her out as she made her way to the porch. Just a few par sec before the door open and her voice echo thru the room....

"Hello I'm Home...Mom"

And with but a smile Ronin couldn't help but be captivated....lost in her gaze while she spoke.

"Don't worry about it, everything is fine, you're here more often then you realize, and your presence is felt every day."

With that said Arianna then reach over to touch his face as she continued on.

"Ever the same we are"

He then smiled his heart slightly put at ease by her words Ronin then unable to help himself reach over gently. Taking her hand he then leans over slightly and kiss it softly. A deep sight released he then breath in deeply, taking the moment to bask in her presence. As slowly but surely like before , it took him but a moment in her presence to be somewhat at ease. Hands reaching out to hold her close , as the longing for her touch and very presence overcame him. Yet at the same time his feelings for her upheld the respect he had for her to ensure Ronin treated her as she should .

Taking the brief moment alone to get re-acquainted with her and the simple ideals of home life. As soon after even before he heard the faint footsteps on the porch a smile came across his face. For thru the force he felt her presence coincide with the ease of tension in Arianna .

"I'm home, Mom"

She hears her call out, glancing aside he then note the all to familiar mannerism response from Arianna. As she then bit her lower lip before speaking.

"Would like to get up and see your Faith?"

To which Ronin then reached over softly to kiss her gently as he then replied.

"Very much my dear....i so much missed my little angel...that i would like to take a moment to talk with her now and maybe catch up on how Faith is doing...Then later on i was thinking...."

He then paused briefly as a sheepish grin came across his face as Ronin then continues.

"....i could get some time alone with you and catch up on where we left off last time."

He then slowly help her up and with a slight twist had his arms wrap around the small of her waist.

"...least i be dam if i forget to take this moment to pamper milady as well. And see to it that her wishes are met as well..... for what kind of a husband would i be if i ever neglect that ?"

By then after a brief time spent with Arianna if only to reassure and reconnect with her as best he could. Ronin then turn his attention to locating his daughter who by then had all but come home. Having slowly sense her presence growing stronger Ronin ended up finding her in the great room.

Sitting there with a drinking glass in hand Ronin then could help but pause for a moment. Gazing back at as it dawn on him how long he had been away...for now instead of the little girl he once knew. There stood a teen with her dark hair draped over her face it took him a while to let the realization sink in. As he then slowly approached her with a smile on his face.....happy if nothing else just to see her once again.

"So Angle, can't a father at least get a hug from you?"

Sitting there it took her a moment to stand then looking up to him,a smile flashed across her face as she spoke.

"Sure Dad anything for you."

Came her words which thought it was not lost on him that it held some hints of sarcasm. Ronin did not give it no mind for now and opted to address it later on. As it would seem, before him stood his pride and joy...who in the short span of time that he had been away. Had all but grown, possessing a mix of the beauty of her mother and his toughness. He couldn't help but feel pride in his heart seeing how she'd turn out despite his absence. Then as Faith came forward towards him and slowly place her arms round him as spoke.

"Welcome home Dad, staying long?"

She then came to ask to which as Ronin then in return wrap his arms around her replied.

"Nice to be back Faith and i guess might just stay longer that last time....seeing as it would be that my attention is best needed here."

In which as he slowly let her go and she step back a bit from him, looking keenly at him. No doubt with their seem close bond it would not been lost to her see. How from last they met, he appeared much older, worn and quite battle harden....tilting her head next in deep thought. Ronin then reach over to hold up her head strait and craddle her chin in his hands.

"...childhood had past you my dear and now Faith you have all of live to face. And despite your mothers hesitation no doubt....i would want to make sure that your all but ready to face its challenges. For if anything else ....i won't have my daughter be bested by just anyone can i?"

"Oh Dad there's not worries in that, I've had training with Aunt Rekha on weapons, and Aunt Tia has taught me focus, I'm prepared"

Faith replied as she smiled and walked around him briefly adding speak.

"Want something to drink."

To which thought without words he could help but sense the quiet tension that hung in the air between them.

"Well alright....i guess whatever you got there would be fine."

He pause as he glance back at her, seem unsure yet unable to shake the idea that there was something though unsaid she was thinking. As she then began move to walk away spoke.

"Mother and I have been just fine, as always"

Which to though seem harmless comment to some one else somewhat gave him an incite as to what it was . That was eatting her inside along side with the passing thought he caught unwittingly in her thoughts as she headed towards the kitchen.

"So Dad, what adventures have you been on lately, anything you can tell me about.?"

To which thought part of him wanted to address these matters now, but then again with her mother there. He instead opted to leave it for later and instead replied.

"Well....we can talk bout that later when you get back ."

"Back Dad? I'm not going anywhere right now, except the kitchen."

She then came to reply and yet even without speaking it would seem he knew. And for now let her return with the other glass of water which she then promptly handed to him.

"Here you go."

To which he then glance over to Arianna once before speaking, hope to leave it all for later yet.

"Thank you ..."

With glass in hand he then took a sip then spoke his eyes slightly close in deep contemplation. Before he then sat down and glance up at her spoke

"....you...you need not say it but don't think i don't. You were think of leaving again weren't you?"

Sometimes Ronin couldn't help but feel a slight hint being a bit overbearing and protective of her at times. Specially given all that they had gone thru with and for her. It would seem at times special now that she appeared be growing right before his eyes...and yet with a smile she then came to reply.

"No, I'm thinking of some sleep, its rather late....and I get up early, I have classes in the morning."

He then noted how Faith and Arianna exchanged glaces at each other after which finishing her drink then added.

"Well I'm sure you two have some talking to do, I'll see you in the morning"

To which drawn by her smile and push away the last remnant of the thought in his mind for now he then just nod.

"Night Dad"

She then said as Ronin then slightly leans over and place a hand over her shoulder.

"Good night..."

Then turning to Arianna spoke.

"Night Mom."

Then walking away Ronin seem not to object and instread try hide some the fustration or worry he was feeling for now.

Having had Faith move out uncontested , despite the somewhat defiant way she appeared to have acted around him. It was sad and somewhat heartbreaking for him as a father but it is what it is. And with him being gone from her life all this time....part of him figured it was just a fact of life that had to be .

And with a smile Arianna came to reply.

"Good Night Faith"

Her eyes watching Faith as she walked on before turn back to him to perhaps briefly gauge his reaction. And soon as Faith was gone came to speak.

"She is testing how far she can go...there are moment where, locking her in her room sound nice."

To which with a passing look of concern he came speak and a smirk on his face.

"I don't doubt bout that my dear, but then again ...weren't we all during that age?But don't worry....i'm not going anywhere soon like before so what would you wish me to do about it dear?"

In which time slowly make her way into the great room she then leans against the couch.

"Maybe you can help her where I can not"

She said into which putting the glass down on the table he then leans back to sit by her side.


"Well alright....i'll come talk to her again after school later....but i guess for now like she said....it's growing late.And i sort of well just want be with you tonight... missed you too all very much."