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Jared asks Theos a question lingering on his heart, to start a new family with him.

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Novel can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/22035647/

Jared had finished packing away the quilt and was a little sad that Theos said he wanted to go on a journey. Jared knew all along that this was temporary but he had hoped Theos would decide to live here and grow up under his roof. Of course Jared would never say that. At the mention of Theos using his home base for a while caused Jared to closed his eyes with a smile. He turned and hobbled over to Theos and sat in the seat next to him.

"Theos, I want to tell you something...these past twenty four hours of your being here has brought up so many memories of my past and for a long sixty years I had not spoken of them. You have made me the happiest Digimon in the world in a single day, I am blessed you crossed paths with me yesterday. You are young and adventuress and I wasn't lying when I said you remind me of my first grandchild, this may be a bit inappropriate and premature but during this whole time you were my family. If my life were to expire now, I'd have no regrets. From this day on, even when I am gone from this world, this home and everything in it is your home too. Now, I cannot replace your folks, no sirree, but I'd be more then happy to act as your grandfather or father whatever you prefer. Perhaps, one day we can make it official and petition Bai Hu to grant me guardianship over you, or we can be friends. I want you to know that no matter how far you go, should it be back across the desert or all the way to the human world, my door will always be open to you lad." Jared smiled, a small tear escaping his right eye.

"I don't know how much time remains for me in this world as I approach my second century, but I would love to spend it being someone you can rely on," Jared looked at his wall with the pictures of his family. Theos followed his gaze. His heart touched by his bold statements. An open door to him? Something he never had but definitely had wanted. They hardly knew one another and yet Jared was ready to give it all to him. His heart ached. He couldn't help but to feel a connection. How could he not call this digimon grandpa after such a heartfelt admission.

"They would want me to," Jared looked to Theos.