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* Meghan is sitting on the sofa in her house reading a book. Abby is sitting on the rug in front of the couch playing with a few different stuffed animals. * Jaret is dressed in somber greys with a hit of dark red, and walks down the street nodding and smiling at those he passed, but his air is almost perfunctory, and detached. He turns the corner and heads to a familiar house. He strides up to the door and knocks. * Meghan glances up and then sets her book aside. She stands and goes to the door, opening it. "Jaret! So you've decided to come home." She smiles and pulls him into a hug. * Jaret returns the hug. "It was more our business was finally over, and we could return. But an enthusiastic welcome is quite enjoyable, I must admit." * Meghan chuckles and nods, pulling him into the house and closing the door behind him. Abby looks over and her face brightens. She pushes up and runs over to Jaret. * Jaret picks Abby up and raises her high above his head. "And how's Marsember's finest lady been?" <Meghan> ::Abby laughs and grabs onto Jaret's arms:: * Meghan grins at the two and disappears into the kitchen to get some drinks. * Jaret smiles and kisses Abby on the cheek. "Have you gotten any more ribs since I last saw you? Let me count!" He tickles a finger in her side. "There's *one*... and *two*...." <Meghan> ::She giggles and hugs close to Jaret:: <Jaret> "*Three*... my my, you are getting big!" <Meghan> ::She giggles again and raises her hands in the air:: Big! <Jaret> Yes! Very big! Have you been good for your mother while I've been out of town? <Meghan> ::She nods:: Good girl * Jaret grins. "I hope you won't be too upset if I check with your mother and make sure about that." * Meghan returns with a tray of drinks and various pastries and things. SHe places it down on the small table near the sofa. <Meghan> ::Abby grins and points to Meg:: Ma! <Jaret> So she is. Abby was just telling me how she's been a good girl for you. <Meghan> ::laughs:: I am sure she was. ::Meghan takes a small sippy cup and puts it near the edge of the table for Abby:: * Jaret puts Abby down in the seat by her cup. <Meghan> ::Abby reaches for the cup and goes to sit on the floor near Jaret:: * Meghan pushes the try towards Jaret. "Well sit and have a drink and tell me where have you been." * Jaret takes a pastry and little plate. "It's somewhat involved. I've been with Bai, Zoya, and Tyl, on Bai's home planet. Yb's actions had progressed to the point that it was time to take care of things once and for all. We were only gone a few weeks, but it seems we were gone longer here than we were there. I can't claim to understand it." * Meghan raises an eyebrow and nods. "Is everyone ok?" <Jaret> Zoya and I suffered no permanent injury. Tyl lost some fingers, and Bai... Bai nearly died, but from the last I heard, I think he might be the next god of humans on his home world. Hopefully Tyl will be healed soon. <Meghan> ::she raises both eyebrows and nods:: Seems like you have had an eventful few weeks. <Jaret> It was very long, and very busy. I can't say there were many pleasant moments, and I'm glad to be home. <Meghan> ::Abby places her cup on the floor and pulls herself up against Jaret, wrapping an arm around his leg:: * Jaret reaches down and squeezes Abby's fingers. * Meghan smiles at them. "And we are very glad to have you home." <Jaret> And how about yourself? How have you been spending your days? <Meghan> Oh taking care of the orphanage, and the kids. Tarri has been bringing a new friend to the Hall, Orlann is his name. HE's been coming to tell the children stories and helping out around the place. Small odd jobs and things. He's really a great help. Between that and Abby and spending time with Trey I've been kept pretty busy. <Jaret> Well, that sounds good. Is this Orlann another one of the students at the psionics school? It seems every time I turn around another three are arriving at the Hall. <Meghan> ::Chuckles and shakes her head:: No. TO be honest I am not sure exactly where he came from. But Tarri found him hurt and have nursed him, with the help of Bran. He is staying out there. He was a Corporal, or is, or was or something. He doesn't talk a lot about where he came from. He's great with the kids though. Tells wonderful stories. <Jaret> Oh, really? A corporal? One of the Purple Dragons, then? He sounds like a good enough sort. <Meghan> I don't know if he was a Dragon or not. I'm sure you'll run into him sooner or later ::She smiles:: He is a good person. <Jaret> I'll keep my eyes open for him, then. * Meghan nods and takes a drink. <Meghan> ::Abby tugs on Jaret's shirt:: * Jaret puts his plate down and leans over. "Yes, little princess?" <Meghan> ::she lifts her hands:: Up * Jaret smiles. "What do polite girls say when they want something?" <Meghan> ::She tugs on him again:: Up pease <Jaret> Well, of course! ::he leans over and picks Abby up:: Anything you'd wish to tell me? <Meghan> ::Abby snuggles against him and giggles:: <Meghan> She missed you. <Jaret> Aww... ::he hugs her:: I missed her, too. * Meghan watches them, smiling fondly. "We had a bit of a run-in with Bluestar a few days ago." <Jaret> Oh? What happened with the once and present headmaster? <Meghan> We were in the hall and I think Abby knew he was psionic. She attempted to assert her ability and he reminded her it was not polit to peek into other people's minds without their permission. <Jaret> Well. From what I hear she picked either the absolute right or absolute wrong person to do that with. <Meghan> ::nods:: She's been testing the limits of the torc more and more recently. I feel like I should do something. I am just not sure what. <Jaret> Well, a certain amount of testing boundaries is healthy for a child, I'd think. But she'll have to learn that there are real limits that she should follow, especially with her psionics and obeying her mother. How to teach them to her... I don't know. I've never been a parent. <Meghan> ::Meghan glances to Abby:: The problem is I have no idea what to expect when she tests her boundaries. She's not your ordinary child you know. <Jaret> Well, no. Perhaps you might talk to some people who have some experience with psionic children, then? <Meghan> Yes. I need to do that. I am thinking I might take her around to see Roni and talk to him. See if he can point me in the direction of some parents of kids he teaches. <Jaret> ::nodding:: I was also thinking Tyl, and Bluestar. They might have some ideas. * Meghan nods and takes another drink. "Yeah I'll wait a bit till Tyl is recovered from her trip I think. I do also want to stop by the school and talk to Bluestar about when he thinks Abby should start school. I'm sure not for a few years." She shrugs. <Jaret> ::he hugs Abby a little tighter:: Probably. You'll see, I suppose. <Meghan> ::Abby grins and hugs Jaret, happily content to play with the hem of his sleeve as he talks with her mother:: <Meghan> ::smiles:: Anyways. Do you think you'll have to be leaving again soon? <Jaret> I don't think so. I just returned yesterday. I haven't yet heard if there's anything that requires my attention. <Jaret> Lini'leah still hasn't returned from wherever she last went off to, and I would like to try to track her down, if I can free up the time. <Meghan> ::she nods:: She's been gone a long time. DO you think you'll be able to find her? <Jaret> I don't know. I'd like to try. <Meghan> Well I hope you can find her. ::she pauses and then nods:: * Jaret plays with one of Abby's ears a bit. Has anything else happened I should know about? <Meghan> ::Abby tugs on Jaret's shirt and pulls herself up in his lap, standing against him and wrapping her hands around his neck:: <Jaret> Awww... ::he hugs Abby:: I love you, too, little princess. <Meghan> ::Meg smiles:: Ummm not that I can think of. Kevil and Loria are back, with Diya and twin baby girls. Sabrina is back as well. ::She frowns softly:: Fosst is not with her though. He had a bad fall and did not survive. <Jaret> Twins! How wonderful! I'm sorry to hear about Fosst. I didn't know him well, but everyone thought well of him. * Meghan nods and stands "Yeah he was sweet. Sabrina seems to be dealing with it ok though. I need to get dinner started. Will you stay?" <Jaret> If invited, I don't see how I could refuse. <Meghan> ::Grins:: Wonderful. You can keep her occupied while I cook then. ::she smiles at him:: It's good to have you home. <Jaret> And it's good to be back. ::Jaret plays with Abby:: |
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