Tan smirks at you. "Bedtime, or bed time?" Valera responds, "Bedtime for me. I'm exhausted."
Chase says, "Yeah, I'm going to get going with Mia. Thanks for the party. It was revealing. We shouldn't do it again. Ever."
Jenn is sleeping tucked under Scott's wing, and Scott says, "We'll stay here until she wakes up, and then we'll probably get going, too."
James, the half wolfkin, has held his liquor much better than the others, and doesn't seem drunk in spite of his heavy drinking. He stands, and says to Tan, "See you around, 'ma'."
Tetsume goes to stand, then thinks better of it. "I'll be going when the buzz wears off."
Tan will be more than happy to go to bed with you and Valera and just cuddle with you so as not to disturb Val.
Bump... bump... bump!
Things that go bump in the night... Jhiaxus's bed with Valera and Tan in it... that guy trying to steal my tv... this thread... my shins on the coffee table....
*Cuddle with my girls in bed, after the day we had, everyone leaving alive, or mostly leaving is a good thing*
J
When you emerge from your quarters (we'll leave when you wake to the imagination and just say you're "living the dream") Iliria and Tetsume have left, Jenn and Scott are likewise nowhere to be found, Katrina is awake drinking a cup of coffee and looking miserable, and the mess from the party has been straightened up. Your little girls and Nic are still sleeping.
*smiles and grins as I make myself some tea*
"Feeling not so great this morning, Katrina? I was tempted to kiss you on the forehead and thank you for the wonderful time last night, but the fallout wouldn't be worth the beatings we both received. You forgave your mother, when your other siblings didn't, took a lot of stones to go against the majority. It's a trait I admire."
J
Katrina groans, then answers after she processes for a second, "What? Oh. Yeah, I get that from my fa... from my mother. My other mother. From Fizgig." She shakes her head, then regrets doing so instantly. "I guess I should probably be going. Everyone else already left."
*smiles and nods*
"When I met your father, I wasn't scared, although I probably should have been, but I didn't know how out classed I was, so I didn't show fear or weakness. The second time I met him I had Chase with me, and I thought your father was the arse, and Chase had a valid reason. Then Fizgig revealed herself to be Tan, later revealing she had a crush on me. Your mother spent a long time training me and respected my wishes to not cheat on Valera. Long story short, Fizgig changed a lot in a short period of time. I changed my opinion about her. Don't rush out on their account, your welcome here. You all are welcome here, I don't think they would take up the hospitality, but it's there. I may not be free to be romantically involved with you, but I am a good friend."
J
She takes in everything you're saying, then answers, "I wouldn't be so trusting of her if I were you.. but you probably know her much better than I do. I'm allowing for the possibility that she's changed; but you two can't have been together for that long, and any amount of time you two have spent is just a drop in the bucket for her. I'm not telling you to stop being nice to her.. she definitely seems different for the better.. I'm just warning you that of everyone I've ever met, no one person has ever been nearly as cunning, cruel, or sociopathic as she is."
Tan says, "I'll take that as a compliment." Katrina jumps and whips her head over at Tan, then groans again loudly and holds her head.
*nods listening and smiles, and grinning when Tan comes in*
"I know Tan is no angel, but I am also a good judge of character. I know when it comes to a fight, Tan will be cunning, cruel, and ruthless, and I expect nothing less. The part of her that changed, is that when she is with people she cares about, she doesn't need the Fizgig armor. I will also say, I gave all you kids the benefit of the doubt as well. I give everyone just enough rope to hang themselves. I'm a decent guy, but wronging me is probably not a wise move."
*takes a sip of tea*
"With all that said, my offer still stands. You look like you need a friend, and your welcome to stay or come with."
*Makes Tan a cup of something*
J
Tan drinks tea. Something about this tea David has is incredibly revitalizing, and it has an herby, fruity taste to it. The leaves look as if they were home dried.
Katrina says, "No, thanks. I've got some things I need to take care of; besides, I forgive Tan, but I don't want to be near her just yet. The memories are still fresh."
*Nods*
"Well take care of yourself Katrina, we are going to be here till something happens, whenever that will be."
*cuddles up to Tan drinking this nice tea*
"I know your a good person at heart, and that's all I need to know."
J
Tan tells you, "I'm glad you feel that way." She's wearing one of your shirts and a small pair of shorts.
David says to you, "If you think ambrosia tea is good, you should try the real stuff."
*smiles at her realizing this is the first time and yesterday at the pool she took off her armor when not sleeping*
"I do notice you a lot more comfortable around me as well cutie, and you make that shirt look good."
*To David*
"My mother used to make ambrosia, pineapple and mini marshmellows, but I think your referring to what the Greek and Roman Gawds and Gawdesses would eat."
*grins*
"The Tea is quite good, and I am a Tea person."
J
David takes a pinch of fresh green herb from a pouch and hands it to you. Tan tells you, "It's not a mind-altering chemical, but a lot of us would agree that it could be addictive."
*Politely declines*
"It took a big deal to wean myself off of caffine, not looking to replace it with something else."
J
"You sure? It's good stuff to have around in a tight spot."
*reconsiders*
"Well what does it do? Gotta remember, I am not from here."
J
David responds, "It has very powerful restorative capabilities. According to legend, it's how the Old Gods stayed alive for so long."
*Looks at it and stores it away*
"I thought it was an herbal recreational drug at first, that sounds useful, thanks."
*Puts it in a pouch for safe keeping*
J
David says, "We've got plenty here; I actually grow it outside in my garden. Take as much as you like."
*Nods to him*
"Thanks I will, may come in handy some time"
*I will take a pouch full considering a pinch if what he gave me, pouch has 30 pinches thereabouts*
*Check how Val and her tummy are doing, and then the kids, making sure all is well this morning before making breakfast for all, thinking of French Toast today.*
J
The ingredients you need to make french toast are available.
Val is in a mood today, as is Jewel (but it's normal for Jewel to be that way). Nic is already up and is practicing his swordplay. Eria is talkative about the events of the night before and decides she's going to draw a picture of it.
Tan walks out of the room and clothes herself more adequately before returning when Val gives her the eyeball; but Val is giving everyone the eyeball today, so it wasn't particularly for her.
*starts handing out breakfast and sees Hurricane Val walk in and decides to be the diffuser*
"Morning darling, how are you feeling today?" *gives her a hug and a kiss* "French Toast, or something else?"
*To Eria*
"If a picture can say a thousand words, let's leave out some of the more colorful ones that were likely used. *hugs and kisses her forehead*
*To Jewel*
"You know your not suppose to be like this till your teens. Smile have fun."
Val responds tiredly. "Pickles. And chocolate... on pizza." She sits down in a chair, holding her belly.
Eria is drawing while waiting for breakfast. Jewel doesn't respond to you.
*nods and sighs going outside to his rock garden he made for transmuting things of different sizes, and gets the ingredients to make it, taking them all to the kitchen, getting started, serving Eria first, French Toast and Juice, and putting a plate for Jewel and Nic*
"Kids breakfast."
*looking around, and grinning, summoning shadow clones to help him cut, make, roll, season and bake the pizza, leaving him to deal with French Toast*
J
You get the job done much faster with all the shadow clones helping out. There isn't much going on. Did you want to go back to fast forward for your next event?
*Finish serving breakfast and pull the pizza out from the oven, putting 3 pieces on a plate, and bringing it over to Val.*
"Here you go"
*Hands her the plate and rubs her belly and kisses her neck*
*sits down a little beat, desummoning the clones*
"Man having a baby is hard work."
*waiting for the beatin grins*
She gives you the look and keeps eating her pizza. Eria asks for a bite, and looks like she might be sick after she has one.
(see edit above)
*Yes can fast forward :P*
*I will eat some pizza for lunch, that doesn't sound like a combination I would avoid, so at least it won't goto waste if Val is not in the mood for it later.*
J
((I would say you're disgusting, but actually, that does sound pretty good right about now))
Time flies by. You break David's paddleball record, and he breaks your record. Val gets bigger and bigger, and one day David has a thought. "What are we going to do when she goes into labor?"
Bump
Bump
*Considers*
"Crap, anyone know of anyone who has those kinda skills? Even if they don't want to come, I can have them zap me with them with the helmet."
J
David says, "No, I really can't think of ANYBODY who can deliver a baby!"
His tone makes you glance at Janus, who looks highly irritated in spite of the fact that he seems to be ignoring David.
*Looks at Janus*
"I can tell by your general irritated level, that you may not want to do it yourself. Care to upload into the device and into me, so you don't have to be bothered when the time comes? I can load it into Tan, and she can help."
J
Janus answers, "It's not that simple. I'm a Necromancer; my ability to do most things uses the magic of my cube. If one does not have the gift, one cannot perform Necromancy. I will deliver the baby for you, though."
*Nods*
"Thanks Janus, it is appreciated, if you want a skill let me know and I will give one."
*To David*
"You are really going to give a Necromancer grief? You are brave."
*grins*
David laughs, and responds, "He's the low rung on the totem pole. He has to get the majority of the grief."
About another month goes by, and the labor goes quickly and easily, with barely any pain for Val; this is largely due to Janus's magic, which doesn't seem to be penalized here. He delivers a tiny baby girl, cleans her, declares her completely healthy, and gives her to Val. Val looks at you, and asks, "What should we name her?"
*smiles holding her as she is holding my baby girl*
"I was thinking Victoria, myself, but I am open to suggestions. It was my Mother's name, so that's the story behind it."
*grinning from ear to ear and pulling Tani over*
"Your helping young lady."
J