Crow didn't bother to hide his own amused snrk, deigning to stride down the isle to the desk in front of Rean's with a gait that speaks levels of how self-confident he is in his identity and choices. He would always maintain that he did what he had to do, no matter what anyone asked, but knowing that Rean likely had something to say to him wasn't going to deter him at all.

Under Sara's watchful gaze, Crow still reached over and ruffled Rean's hair before sitting down, unmindful of the disturbance he's caused thus far.

It was just another day in another class here at Thors Military Academy for him. And now, he wasn't entirely alone or heart-achingly empty anymore.