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SoLseems more upset than anyone else does asViNexpertly handles this new development.

“Doessomeone want to tell me what just happened?OnemomentIam holding a human angel in my arms, and the next she is what appears to be a baby dragon.”

ViNlaughs, a rare thing out of my very serious brother. “Lookslike you just explained it to yourself, brother.Itseems likewhenAmiLynnhere becomes angry, she shifts into something similar, if not more intense thanIam.Ihave not heard of a full shift in my lifetime onVinzel, or anywhere else, but it seems my daughter is about to change all of that.”

Emberis standing next to them, a worried frown on her face. “ViN, what are we going to do?Babiestend to be upset more than they are calm.”

“Weare going to fireproof her bedding and all her clothes until she can control the shift.Shecan already understand us, so it won’t be as bad as you are imagining.Frack, whenIwas a youngling,Iburned up everything.Itis very common for my kind until we get slightly older.”

Emberjust shakes her head, a playful grin on her face as she looks around at all of us. “LordofLighthelp us all when she gets older, and we have a teenage version ofViNto deal with!We’regoing to need more than a few pieces of fireproof clothing; she’s going to be a handful.”

ViNsmiles once again, “Thatshe will love.”NowthatAmiis calm again, her tiny legs kick asViNholds her in his massive hands. “Destroyer, can you have another blanket, and some garments brought to us for the youngling?”

Beforeshe can respond,ANDIpops up in between all of us.Withhis over the top, massive hat and small cane in his hand, he bows to all of us. “IfIcould have all your attention for a moment.Ihave been waiting until you gathered in one location to make this introduction.”Heholds his hand out and instantly another joins his holographic form. “Iwould like to formally introduce …Destiny.Iknow several of you were already calling her by this name, but from this moment forward, theDestroyeris no longer her given nor hull name.Ithas been replaced by the nameDestiny, a gift fromCommanderDaR, andCaptainEvOfor all she has done to protect her crew.”

Destinycurtsies slightly, and is instantly surrounded by the females, who all seem to be talking at once.ANDIof course, is right in the middle of the group, as he loves the females.EvOwalks up beside me.

“Iwanted to let you know that after dinner,QwinandIare going to be gone for several rotations.Thereare a few placesIwant to show her before we are sent back out.Areyou staying on board or heading planet side?”

Iam not sure since things are odd, to say the least.Iplan on staying close toViNandEmberat least for a few rotations, just in case.Afterthat, we will see.”

ViN’svoice rises over everyone for a moment. “Heygirls,Ihate to break up all the chatter, but this youngling needs some clothing before she pees all over me.”

“Giveme a tic to get them treatedMasterViN, andIwill have one of the bots bring them out.”

Rylieturns from the others to glance back at me with a large smile on her face.JustasIreach out to pull her into me,QwinjoinsEvOand none of us know what to say withRylie’snext words.

“Qwindear,Iswear you look so familiar to me.Iknow how odd that sounds because we have been on this ship together for quite some time now.Idon’t know if it’s that outfit or what, butIseem to be having a case of déjà vu.”

“Crazygirl, you’re imagining things.Doyou andLeXhave any plans for the next few weeks of downtime?”

“Idon’t know.Wehaven’t really talked about it.”

Neverbefore haveIbeen so thankful as to witness the dining bots start bringing the food out.Ipractically pickRylieup asIturn her around to face the tables.

“Wow, you hungry big guy?”

“Yes, plusIknow how my brothers eat, and if we do not get a seat quickly, all the food will be gone.”

ThanktheLordofLight, the rest of the meal goes by uneventfully.Everyonewho takes a moment to stop and talk to us has kept the conversations light and simple, so at least there are no more close calls.DestinyandANDIstrolled around the room, making sure everyone is taken care of and just as we finish and are getting up,ANDIstops in front of me.

“MedicLeX, your father has scheduled a meeting in a few tics.Heis trying to catch everyone before they depart the ship.”

“Thankyou,ANDI,Iwill be right there.Youwouldn’t mind escorting my beautiful mate to our quarters, would you?”

“Iwould be honored.MistressRylie, would you like to take a stroll with me? “

“Oh,ANDIIwould be delighted, unless you are needed elsewhere?”

“Iam at your service ma’am.Anyway, you will look good on my arm as we parade around the upper deck.”

“Youdon’t want to say that too loud,Ms.Destinymight get her feelings hurt.”

“Sheknows where my metal heart lies and is willing to share me to a point.Comebeautiful one, let us be on our way asIcan see the other males heading to the conference room.”

“Iwill be along shortly.”Kissingher on the forehead,Iwatch as she talks animatedly withANDIas they walk off together.

Rylie

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