“Yeah.”
“You weren’t nervous meeting Nelith.”
“Um, it is more of a meeting of equals, her and me.”
“Well, go and get dressed.You love getting dressed to go out.It happens so seldom.”
“Thanks, Caska.Thank Ava for me as well.”
“I will.You need a few things for yourself.You share everything with us, and that needs to wind down.You can have a family now.”
“They are your family, too, Cas.”
“Just shut up and enjoy a day with your mate and daughter, Kes.Bring some metal to shape if you have to.”
“Thanks.It’s always weird to bring my own cutlery to a restaurant.”
Caska laughed.“Just do it.Jienne is doing pretty well after her session with her new therapist.She’s looking for a new apartment or a house.She wants the security of the doorman.”
“That’s fair.Is she going to keep in touch?”
“Yes.She has a good therapist now and is going to be working on her control at the academy.She can’t just go around pushing the emotions of other people whenever she wants.”Caska sighed.“I can’t believe she tried it with you.”
“She also tried it with Sorooth, but he’s trained for it.”
“Did she try Kessie?”
“No.She’s still alive.I would not have been able to keep control over myself if she had tried it.”
“Fair enough.I think Nigel would have taken her head off.”
“Likely.Okay, I am less nervous.”
“Good.Sorooth is behind you.”
Keska smiled.“I know.”She looked over her shoulder at the man in the doorway.“I just have to change, and we can head out.”
He nodded.“You look lovely.”
“I am going to take it up a notch.”She smiled.“Five minutes.”
She eased past him and went to the large bedroom and dove into the closet.He followed her leisurely.“This is your room?”
“I can move out in an hour if you like.”
“No, I want our clothing hanging side by side and to have you in my arms nightly.”
“Interesting life goals.”
She took down a dress that was dark gemstone colours when the light struck it.
She walked into the bathroom and changed quickly, then brushed her hair and twisted it into a fall over one shoulder.She brushed her hands down her thighs and smiled.She checked the drawer, pulled out some small fans, and used them to hold her hair in position.Her black purse was in the wardrobe, and she put a few handfuls of metal into it before she smiled.“Ready.”
“Shoes?”
Her shoes were pale, and she tapped each heel four times, causing the unit to turn black.
He blinked.“Wow.That’s effective.”
