For Old Times Sake

[Thessa Kai]

[member="Judah Dashiell"] [member="Dirks Hutchinson"]

"Judah," she gasped and shot her husband the famous Kai-glare. And a balled-up fist in his upper arm. It wasn't too gentle. "Come now, you've made Makai upset," she grinned a little.

Great, now she had some serious talks to have with Makai about sharing. With that, Makai screamed and buried his fists into a mound of sweet potato mash, smearing it all over his face.

She stood and gave her husband a calculating look. Could he imagine another two or three of these terrors running around? In reality, she did see perhaps, another kid or two in her future, but there was no way she was letting Judah know that. Yet. And in front of a guest who happened to be an old lover!

"In my future there is a bath with this one upstairs." She scooped up Makai like a pro.

"Bubbly time!" He squeaked and giggled.

"Dirks, it was good to see you. You're always welcome here, especially to distract my husband." Makai clapped his hands, sending sweet potato flying toward Judah and Dirks. "Gentlemen."

"Mentlmen!" And with that, Galan and half-Galan son disappeared upstairs.

 

[Alleycat]

[member="Thessa Kai"] [member="Judah Dashiell"]

Dirks stood up as Thessa got up to take Makai upstairs for his post-dinner bath. "Thanks Thee for the great meal. I appreciate your open hospitality. And anything I can do to distract ol' Farmboy here for you, just let me know," he chuckled with a smile, then gave a two-fingered mock salute to the hybrid Galan. "See ya later, Squirt."

The Rendili instinctively took his plate to the kitchen and placed it into the sink, then returned to the dining room where his boss was.

"Well I should get going and let you get back to relaxing with your family. Thanks again, Judah," he said, offering his hand for a shake. "I see you in the morning."

 

[Judah Dashiell]

[member="Thessa Kai"] [member="Dirks Hutchinson"]

Judah chuckled and got up to clean the potato mess. The kid was certainly growing up but still had his quirky moments. Hopefully Makai wouldn't grow out of it too fast. Half the kids in the 'verse seemed like Jedi Masters by age seven and old maids by tweleve. Plates went in the sink for washing after the Tadpole was in bed. Hands wiped off and he gave Dirks a firm handshake.


"You're more than welcome to come anytime. Did you want that speeder bike now or did you want me to bring it to you in the morning? After my comments about the Missus at dinner it may be wise to hide out in the garage. I can loan you my speeder. Switch out in the morning."

 

[Alleycat]

Hutch laughed softly, then winked conspiratorially. "Gotcha… Sure, we can do the trade tomorrow. Thanks again, man. It's been real."

[member="Judah Dashiell"] [member="Thessa Kai"]