The blonde had stayed quiet,Truely speechless.His blue eyes glance to the man beside him,A little shocked at what had just came out his mouth.It was alot to take in - And he wanted him to.Have her back?

"I - Its fine.Dont worry about it,I offer counciling any time.Comes with the job."

He says with a nervous chuckle, Tim couldn't really judge.The young man had broken down before Tristan, a man he didn't know a few hours after arriving at the barn.

He hesitated,Unsure if to say anything else before just speaking.

"I just - I dont know if she's ready.."

He knew he sounded rediculous,Tim hardly knew Emily.But he could just tell - Just something in him knew she was in emotional turmoil,And the reveal she didn't really have a family for so long seemed to explain it.

Tim layed a firm hand on Rileys shoulder,Trying his best to offer support.But he wasn't himself the most confident in the best of situations.

The young man had a surge of empathy,Just feeling as though he needed to speak to her,Check she was fine.Was it panic,Protective?He didn't know.

Emily | Eventing | Tim, Fam

What Tim said seemed to break something inside of Riley even more than already was. With his head in his hands, he took a moment before looking away from Tim, replying, "she's never going to be ready, and that's something I need you to understand. She's...broken. More than I am, really, even though she's so much smarter than I ever will be. She's had so much taken from her. But, I need to tell her first. Before the investigators show up at her door, or call her, or whatever. She needs to be prepared for that."

Then, a little more incredulously, he continued, "do you think I want to tell her? Want to break her again? It's always me, I'm always the one that has to do it. I love her." The last thing he said prompted more tears, though he had said it as if he wasn't more sure of anything in his life. "She was ripped away from me, and now, she's over it. And I'm not. She was always right about Emma, but I never listened. Now I'm dealing with the consequences so Camden doesn't end up like I did. Like Emily did. Like Cara did."

-She looked over at the man then she spoke- "Oh uh, it's alright" -she kindly said while Mystery calmly grazed-

Timothy Blue / EI / : Riley (Emily)

Feeling his heart break a little at Rileys break down,Tim not knowing what else to do bar give his shoulder a gentle yet firm squeeze to show his support.

He decided to keep quiet through the tall man's whimpers,Allowing him to vent.When he'd finished he glances to him with a thoughtful expression,trying to act as understanding as possible.

"I just think..Why dont you let me tell her?You obviously care for her - Your family alot.So even if she hates me after I do she'll still have you yes?And you wont have to hurt her again -I hardly know the girl so your support would mean more I'm sure.."

He says in a gentle tone.Tim hardly wanted to tell her either - But he could see this man was in bits over it.And he had no ideas as to how he could help otherwise..

Alongside that he didn't quite understand their relationship,It didnt seem to add up to him at All.

Emily | Eventing | Tim, etc

Tim's suggestion seemed to make Riley's expression sober, and, at once, he was a completely calm and normal being once more, seemingly full of happiness. He gave a small smile, shrugging. "It's just something I have to do. It wouldn't feel right if I let someone I don't know do it, no offense. Emily was my skating partner from when we were about four to her accident--we're exactly that: partners. Just, not in the way most people would use that word."

Riley casually turned onto a side-street that brought them home in a matter of minutes. On the porch, Emily and Cara were playing guitar, both girls joyful. Riley stared at Emily as if he had seen a ghost, yet, there was something behind that, something that couldn't let him keep his eyes off of her. Forcing his glance back to Tim, he said, "hey, man. I'm sorry things got a little crazy back there. I just... you'll have her back, yeah?"

He gives an understanding nod,A little relieved to see his peer in better spirits.Tim had not said a word until they got to the house,His eyes stuck to the two women like glue.

Emily looked happy and gleeful,Much more than he could say every time he'd seen her around the barn.Without his eyes leaving the blonde Tim furrows his eyebrows A little at Rileys question,Waiting a few moments before finally speaking,

"Yeah - I'll keep an eye on her.Shes stronger than she seems,I'll make sure Em is fine mate.."

He gives a little nod as if to confirm this,Glancing to Riley with a reassuring look.With this he strides a bit quicker,maybe to make their walk look a little less suspicious.Giving a little nod of aknowledgement to Emily and Cara,He squeezed through without breaking a stride and heads straight to find the kitchen.Tim just felt like he needed to cook- to do something relaxing and creative.Besides,It was the least he could do for his accomodation.

After a quick scout around for ingredients he begins to assemble something,body clear of tension as he dances cheerfully around the worktops to prepare his meal.

Emily | Eventing | Pretty obvious looll nothing has changed

Emily watched Tim go inside, and, after a bit of time had passed, she scurried into the house silently, sitting down at the island and simply watching Tim cook. After some amount of time in silence, Emily heard the rapid footsteps of Emma, who had a bag filled with skating items. She was wearing a jacket and appeared to be on her way out. Without ever looking at Emily, Emma instructed, "Riley and I are going to the rink, you're in charge of Camden."

A little taken aback, especially due to how silent the house had been just moments prior, Emily simply nodded. "Got it, have fun!" Then, deciding that Tim definitely knew she was there by this point, she turned to him, a small, sheepish smile on her lips. "I didn't know you liked to cook."

Keenan | XCI | Conrad, Open

"Keenan, do not jump from there! Gosh, you're like a toddler, but worse." Conrad's annoyed tone echoed through the barn as a large thump occurred. A flash of white mixed with brown dirt was seen flying through the air from the hayloft to the ground. Shortly after, the said flash, who was actually an abnormally tall man, was seen in a fetal position on the ground. "That hurt," he began, a devilish smile creeping onto his lips, "but it was SO worth it. Can I jump from the hayloft again?"

Timothy Blue / EI / M: Same x3

The young man had been avidly prepping away,insane enthusiasm rushing through him with each chop of the knife.

Jumping a little at Emma's brisk voice,He turns with a half bothered glance Looking to her with a distasteful look (Although he tries to cover it as best he could).The instructor double takes at the sight of Emily,Knowing within a second at her sheepish look shed sat and watched him for a while.

Feeling a blush settle over his cheeks,Tim looks quickly away before stealing a few glances within speaking.

"I -.. Dabble in it from time to time?.."

He says in a bashful manner,Now speechless.His mind kept flicking to his conversation with Riley,Knowing full well he couldn't mention it but not being able to think of anything else.Eyebrows furrowing he turns his attention back to cooking,Trying his best to think of something else to say.Anything else.