Page 53
“They have been in transit for two days. They will be landing at my residence within the hour and here an hour after that. Father loves stretching his wings.”
“Delightful.”
A deep voice came from the doorway. “I think so. Hazor, is this your mate?”
Cloudy kept sipping at her kio. Yvari was imposing, but Vecchin was a first-generation Hmrain. There was power, sex appeal, and a curious and amused woman standing at his side.
Hazor stepped forward. “Grandmother, you are looking as lovely as ever.”
“Your new cousin is adorable. When are you going to produce one?”
Cloudy blinked. “Wow. One-track family.”
Vecchin looked at her with his black eyes hosting a star system.
Yvetha smiled. “Yes, we are, and based on your current clothing, you have joined our merry band.”
Yvari got up and hugged her mother. Hazor did the same, and then Vecchin hugged both of them. She had not imagined he was a hugger.
Vecchin said, “Hazda misses you both. You need to call and visit more frequently.”
“I need to get some extra guardians in place before I can travel for visits. Cloudy, will you enjoy meeting other Terrans?”
“Yes. Why?”
“Well, my aunt is a Terran, and the mate of the other two guardians on Vecchin is a Terran.”
Cloudy blinked. “Two?”
Yvetha laughed. “Abigail said you would be shocked.”
“That’s not why. Hazor has quite a draw on me. Stop smirking, Hazor.”
Vecchin laughed.
“So imagining the pull of two is exhausting to contemplate.”
Vecchin said, “They are both third-gen, and they are careful with her. They watch each other, and if they draw too much, Misty punches them when she sees them at breakfast. Mekked just laughs and plays with the baby. Then he has to fight the housekeeper for the little one.”
The image was amusing. “Mainlander Vecchin?”
“Uplander.”
She laughed. “Right. Great nannies.”
Hazor smiled. “Noted.”
She covered her eyes with one hand.
Yvetha signed Do you speak manual?
Yes. It makes it handy at the food stall. It’s on the dock, and many new deep-sea Vecchin need a little quiet on their breaks.
That is very polite of you.
Making those around me comfortable is important. We are all community now, and some folks are beginning to believe it.
Everyone in the room was watching, and Hazor walked over and wrapped his arms around her. “Do you believe it?”
