Fang was sent off to school after breakfast, despite his protests and worries over Ren. Ren repeatedly assured him that he was all right, and Pax promised to keep an eye on Ren and take him to Dr. Gordon if he didn't feel better soon.
Once Fang left, Ren heaved a sigh of relief.
"What's the matter with you?" Pax asked archly.
"Nothing," Ren replied absently. He wasn't sure if anything was wrong with him, either. He didn't feel ill or uncomfortable; just a little tired. He didn't want to make people unnecessarily, so he thought he may as well behave as normally as possible and go to work.
Pax frowned, but didn't say anything.
"Let's go," Ren said. "I really do want to finish up early today and spend time with the little ones."
"What a doting parent," Pax remarked, rolling his eyes.
Ren grinned at him and stood up.