Skye Prower

"Fair enough. You're our designated driver then."

"Not even a little today to celebrate your victory? Not that I want to pressure you or anything."

"Oh, I just thought... for a moment..." Melody shook her head, trying to clear up the mess of emotions. "If Mother d-did care about m-me it was l-lost w-when she threw me o-out." Skye gave Red the tightest hug he could. "You're our Mom, now and forever. I'm so, so, so s-sorry I m-misjudged you." -------------- "Careful Glen, you're slipping up again. Hopefully the food will be here soon to sober you up a bit."

"But I-I r-remember..." Skye began. Melody slapped him on the back of the head. "You don't remember properly because you were upset at the time. I don't remember properly because I came out of your memories." Melody gave Red a hug, and Skye joined in. "N-No Mom. You d-didn't fail. W-we're all h-here." "Skye... If Mother wanted us protected then..." "T-then... then s-she did c-care about us." "And we ran away from her." --------------------- "To peace between all the Zones I guess."

"I u-understand. I'm j-just sorry this d-didn't happen s-soone.... Wait... you were p-protecting us?" ---------------------------- "Sounds like we're in agreement." Ziona called over a passing waiter and order the bottle, which arrived shortly after.

"No doubt you'll find out soon."

"Thank you Rouge. And don't worry, unlike my Prime counterpart I won't try and rob you. And Dylan, I think no longer being a were-hog your appetite won't be as bottomless!"

"A huge.... Was that as decoration, or as a replacement for the coffee table? I'd love to come and see it."

Just a case of posting when and whatever you feel like. Within reason, that is. Welcome aboard!

"Famous last words Shadow!"

"Maybe for people to show a modicum of restraint?" Ziona laughed.

"Any recommendations? I don't see any vintage I'm familiar with. But that's hardly surprising."

Skye and Melody looked at each other. "I t-think I u-understand Dad." "I just hope that didn't feel forced into this." "T-that w-wouldn't b-be fair." "But what about you Mom? Why did you choose this?" -------------------------------- Ziona was perusing the wine list. "Anyone else willing to join me to chip in for a bottle for the table?"

I'm seeing the pics fine

"It's okay. You didn't mean anything by it." Melody raised her head and looked hard at Locke and Red. "But there is a something I want to know. Why are bothy of you so desperate to have us as family? Taking care of us, I understand, but family...?" ---------------------- "Wait, are you saying I should wear ration pack's on my feet?"

"S-sorry. I do t-tend to get c-carried away." "I don't like falling," murmured Melody, still not looking at anyone. Skye glanced towards his sister, then took her hand. "C-come on. It doesn't m-matter now." ---------------------------- "Maybe I should try for a stand-up job then."

"Of c-course I do. It's massive, w-warrens and p-passages everywhere, and f-full of tech. I-it's brilliant." "I'll do my best not to fall off," replied Melody, not making eye contact and fidgeting slightly. -------------------------------- It will make a pleasant change from ration packs no doubt."

"I don't think that's a question about getting to know us," joked Melody, "but the two of you are great parents." "Y-you been there f-for both of us a-and helped u-us through when t-thing were difficult." "And you put up with our, erm.." "E-eccentricities?" "That'll do. And our home.... Well, I like what I've seen of the Island, but I am sorry, but like I said I'm not so keen on Haven." "I l-like Haven." "You would. Did you tell them that when you went back into your head to rescue me, your mind-landscape was half Castle Prower and half Haven?" Skye looked embarrassed. "N-no I didn't." "So, Mom and Dad, what's your answer?" ---------------------------- "Just a single moment Glen? And I'm not in the mood for steak, so I think the pasta sounds the best choice."

"M-maybe. We d-didn't see much o-outside the Castle. At l-least, until I r-ran away." "Anyway. That was a question from us Kids, so time for one from the parents." --------------------------- "Only when on duty. Off duty there was plenty to choose from."

"M-maybe there was something s-special about it. Or h-her." "Or maybe it was because you were one of the few people on that world who cared about someone else." --------------------------------- "I don't think I have any allergies," Ziona smiled back, "unless the food is radically different in this Zone."

Ziona tried to study the menu and failed. "Can someone recommend something? I'm having a little trouble choosing."

More depth... Huh? Hehe, Tails in armour. Nice.

"I s-suppose so. I never really s-studies history m-myself." "Your turn Skye! Then I'll go." "M-me...? I... I j-just like to experiment. M-magic, t-tech, cooking, whatever. Just seeing w-what I c-can come u-up with." "Always trying to cause havoc, eh Skye?" "Not A-ALL the time. Anyway, y-your go." "Ah, well, I don't have many hobbies, except the stuff that came from Mother's training. But after today, I really had fun with those sandcastles, so, um...." "A-are you b-blushing Melody?" ​"No, of course not," contested Melody, cheeks glowing red, "but I thought I might enjoy some art hobbies. Sculpting, maybe." ----------------------------- "This place looks nice. Anyone been her​e before?"

I was employed as a farm managed while I was a student at Uni... oh, wait... URBAN legend...

"W-what kind of r-reading? Fiction, r-research? Or just r-reading about h-history?" asked Skye.