Page 32 of My Date is a Polymorph
Chapter Five
The hostess smiledand led them to the private room, where a cheer went up when they entered.The intimate gathering was about twenty people.
There were seats reserved for them at the head of the U-shaped table, and after they ran the gauntlet of hugs and well-wishes, they were seated, and Klauz entered the room, taking orders with a grin.
She glanced at Worro when she was assessed for her meal, and Klauz murmured, “He won’t fit on a plate, Keera, so what is your second choice?”
She blushed, and Worro grinned, keeping his arm around her and rubbing her shoulder.
She looked around at her friends and family, as well as familiar faces from Worro’s time on the team.
After they got their food, Keera was sitting and eating when Worro got a ping on his com.He checked it, and his face pulled into a scowl.She reached out and took his hand, watching his expression relax.
She whispered, “There’s been an arrest?”
He nodded.“As we suspected.She kept all the correspondence.”
“Ah.I see.”
“Heraina’s grandmother was also involved.You had no chance, Keera.”
“I had a chance.You found me.They didn’t count on that.”She smiled at him, and he hugged her tight for a moment.
The room went quiet, and it was a respectful quiet.
Wellin asked, “Is it over, Kiki?”
“It is over.All new starts all around.”
Her brother got up and ran to her, hugging her.Keera blinked away tears as she remembered all the days and nights when she had found him holding her fingers as he coloured and waited for her to wake up.Wellin had wanted her to get up and run around, and she had fought to live up to his requirements.
Wellin whispered, “You are going away to live?”
“I am going to live with Worro.I think if you ask, one of the rooms in his house can be your bedroom if you want to come stay over for a weekend.He has a wonderful workshop where he makes things as well, so he might teach you.”
Worro chuckled.“Volunteering me?”
“To be a big brother to an appreciative audience?Yes.”
Wellin whispered, “Will you make pie again?”
“Yes, I can make pie.Or cake or cookies or those little brownies with the chocolate on top.”
“Fudge?”He got excited.“We can make it this weekend.”
