George: "Oh- Okay," George mumbled as he walked over to the tub, sitting on the edge. "Do you want me to get the stitches off you? That seems like a bit of a bad idea... Are you sure?"

Ariv: Ariv starred at Alastor for a moment before snickering. The snickering devolved quickly into laughter. He definitely had calmed down compared to early.

Lucas: he nodded his head, his back covered in scratch marks from him trying to do it himself. " who are you to question me?? don't need them they're just annoying take them out!!." He turned to glare at whoever was behind him and froze just starting for a solid second before he cleared his throat, shrunk down in his spot and looked to the ground before muttering "Please...and thank you..." his tone before was a little more harsh then he had intended. For a moment he forgot who he was taking to and was giving orders as he'd do with Nick or one of the slaves at his father's mansion.

George: George's eyes narrowed slightly at Lucas's harsh words. It wasn't anger, more of a slight frustration that was on his features. George was just upset that that would be how Lucas treated others. Sighing, George shook his head. "It's no problem, hun, but just try to be more polite to other people next time," George instructed as he carefully begun removing the stitching.

Ariv: "No you're just- You're so.... You're so you," Ariv mumbled with a contagious grin on his face. "I know that doesn't make sense, but I love you. I love you so much!" Suddenly, Ariv gently grabbed Alastor's face and kissed him softly.

Alastor: he was confused by Ariv's words and his actions. One moment he was scared and the next they were making out. He regularly didn't know what Ariv felt but this was a whole new level. Although he went with it pulling Ariv close and kissing him for a few moments before he ended it And smiled. "Was that a complement or something I should work on?" He tilted his head curiously.

George: "So what happened?" George asked softly, carefully removing the stitching. "You don't have to tell me, but it would be at least something that would help me understand..."

Ariv: "A complement," Ariv replied without hesitation. "Absolutely a complement." Ariv sighed softly for a minute, a smile still on his lips before going back to hiding his face in Alastor's chest. "Alright, now I am ready to go back."

Lucas: he froze as he was asked, starring at the ground for a long moment. "Many... many things happened while I was there.." he scratched at his arms as he got anxious. "With the stitches... they wanted to see if I could live without a heart..."

George: George bit his lip, looking at Lucas before kissing the back of his neck gently. Not in any 'sexual' way, but just to see if he could calm down Lucas. "Well you are safe now. They aren't going to hurt you anymore and if any of them come close to you again-" George cut himself off, trying to not come off as angry.

Ariv: Ariv giggled quietly at Alastor's words, a blush forming quickly on his cheeks. Ariv quickly walked over to the shore, sitting on the shore. "Don't spend too much time swimming."

George: George frowned slightly, getting through most of the stitches before noticing Lucas's hair. George reached out and ran his hands through Lucas's hair gently. "How... Please be honest with me, but how long were you really away? I am guessing I somehow did fuck up by leaving you for thirty seconds."

Ariv: "Alright well still be careful," Ariv mumbled with a worried look, his once loving smile turning back into a frown. "I don't want you to drown or get hurt."

Lucas: he froze and then smiled nervously. "Not that long.. and uh, it wasn't your fault at all it would have happened with or without you so uh.." he chuckled shaking his head. "It's not really that important.."