Ezra knew his father was stressed, even if he never showed it. The war with the Sith was straining him more than ever, but it didn’t interrupt his routine. Ezra knew it would be a matter of days before Zathria approached both Emryc and Jaikus about him going to the Jedi. The shock would be a blow to both parents, but he hoped that they would understand in the end. After all, while the Consortium was not allied to any Force using parties, they weren’t actively supposed to be hated either. Who was he kidding? He would have the hardest time showing his face back home and his father would be shamed. But there was no going back because he couldn’t keep running from the fact that he was Force sensitive forever.
However, for now, he wanted to soften things up with his father first. Dad was a softy already and would love him no matter, but he had to find some common ground with Pops. That was only part of the reason, the other was entirely unrelated (@Alhon).
Ezra made his way down towards their expansive gym where he knew Pops was working out. He never came down here before as he had little interest in actively working out or lifting. The space was massive and made specifically for his very tall family. Ezra was dressed in a tank top and athletic shorts, feeling a bit silly as he approached where his father was taking a break between reps.
Almost at once, he was met with an icy stare from the half Sephi, matched by his own silver gaze. Ezra shifted uncomfortably for a moment, Emryc staring quietly at him without a word. He was used to this, but nothing ever prepared anyone for one of Emryc Thorne’s intense gazes.
“Hey pops…” He began as he shifted in place. His father said nothing, standing there looking as terrifying as ever. He always looked far larger in person each time he saw him, and now in his fitness attire it was even worse. Ezra, by comparison, was a stringbean. After Ezra said nothing, Emryc simply began to go back to working out.
“Wait wait,” Ezra said as he took a few steps forward, “I wanna start doing your workout routine.”
This caught Pops’ attention. Ezra knew it did, because he actually took one of his earbuds out.
“Why?”
Ezra shrugged vaguely, “Just ‘cause.”
Silence. However, after a moment, Emryc’s features softened. As if he had been waiting for this request since his son was born. Without a word, the half Sephi jutted his chin towards the equipment next to him. Ezra nodded and walked over.