Trin’s eyes went wide.“So, you always were psychic?”
“Since right before our dad tried to beat me to death for saying that he was having another family.You weren’t the first, Trin, but your grandfather made sure that you were the last.”Isolde smiled.
Cori looked horrified.“You never said.”
“The scars on my head weren’t from learning to ride a bike at eighteen months.”
“Oh, shit.”Cori had a hand over her mouth.“Mom never said.”
“No, she and I discussed it, right until the lung cancer took her.We can talk about this again.I am getting a little dizzy.”
Trin reached for her, and her hands went right through her sibling.“Shit!”
Isolde laughed.“I will just head to my nest and be fine.”
Birun frowned.“Nest?”
“Yes.I did it at home, too.Things that are soft and comfortable and cozy so that I feel relaxed and protected.Trin, it has been lovely to meet you.Overlord Birun, take care of her.Cori, you are stunning and gorgeous, as always.I look forward to seeing any or all of you soon.”
Trin called out, “We will be sending a Bellen warship to you, manned by an AI named Boss.He talks like Birun with a Terran enema.Thank you so much for the music and the video.It made me feel better.”
“Good.That was the idea.Translating it across all Terran languages was tricky, but I got it done in time.Everyone heard it in their own language.”Isolde smiled, but she looked tired and rubbed her back.
Birun said, “Boss is on the way.”
Isolde smiled.“Okay, I will pack.Goodbye, everyone, see you soon.”
Trin jolted, and she was seated on Birun.Cori was still on the com.“So, that is our big sister, and now I am going to get my butt to Sanctuary Base as soon as your friends are settled.”
“She’s...she spread her mind to every Terran.I don’t think for a minute that she missed any,” Trin murmured.
Birun kissed her temple.“If she wishes any help to guide or guard her mind, I will offer it.I am sure that Symo will offer the same thing.”
Cori looked around.“Well, I have to go brag about my big sis to everybody here on Aten.We already have a few thousand human colonists, so they are going to be talking about it as well.This is going to be quite the topic of conversation.Ra is a little shocked.He will be more so when I tell him that Isolde did it without intervention.”
Trin smiled.“We are getting a nibling.”
“We are getting a nibling.Now, go and get her bed ready.She likes things soft and fluffy.She has sensory issues out the wazoo.”Cori smiled.“See you soon, Trin.I want to know what happens when we all get together.”
Trin signed off and looked up at Birun.“So, that’s my sister and my sister.”
“And all three of you are spectacular and fearsome.”Birun kissed her cheek and then her lips.“And I am honoured to be so accepted by you all.”
She kissed him back.“I didn’t have a choice, you were so warm and fuzzy and caring and helpful that anything else would have been out of the question.”
Birun grinned.“Excellent.Now, perhaps when she is settled, Isolde will help me with the Pericoffs.”
“If anyone can pick through minds at a distance, it would be her.Are there any Hmrain with that skill?”
“No.But something about her energy signature is familiar.I think I know whose child she carries, but it is unlikely that he will rear his head.He’s a powerful fourth-gen and still sleeping.That is why they were compatibility testing before introduction.”
“What does that entail?”
“If they are thorough, a scan, bloodwork, and a psychic imprint.If they are not, they spill genetic material on the possible companion and watch it.”
“So, they dumped cum on her, and before they could see the result, Ra sent out his edict, and they immediately set Isolde loose.She headed for that outpost immediately.”Trin smiled.“And now she is coming here.”
“We will be ready for her.The fabricators are working, and the room is prepared.”
