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"Though it may make things easier it does take a good bit of energy from me. And, most of my talents only exist on the island." Ceres smiled, and before she could seat herself Sky had entered the room.

"Hello." Sky actually managed to say. It was a bit harsh, but only because he was still learning. He smiled politely to Keeta. Then noticing they were about to sit down to eat he pulled a chair out for Ceres and himself.

"Join us Sky. I fixed extra." Ceres smiled. As she sat the food arrived at the table. "I was beginning to wonder where you had gotten to. It isn't like you to leave me for more than five minutes."

Sky smiled innocently giving no reply.

Sky gave a momentary look at Ceres as if looking for approval. The he looked at Keeta, and offered a smile. She didn't seem to mind his speech, or poke fun. What was the harm. "I am good." He said slowly sounding out each word. Though the response was short it wasn't meant to be disrespectful. "How are you?" He asked best he could.

Ceres kept to herself letting Sky enjoy the spot light of his triumph.

Ceres chuckled as she nodded her head. "Yes... We would begin to worry if they didn't kick us." She rested her hand on her belly. "That is the reason I don't mind that the kicks get a bit rough. I just wonder what she is dreaming of when she rough houses in my stomach... Since she has no one to play with."

Ceres skipped the sandwich and opted for just the peaches smothered in chocolate. Healthy, and bad for you all in one bite. "I finally managed to kick the hot dog craving to the curb... But, it was replaced by this one." She said as she took a bite.

Ceres' attention was momentarily derailed as she watched Cassara enter the kitchen. All manors having flown out the window with no hello, not even a look. She was rummaging in the fridge.

"Cassara there are sandwiches on the table if you cannot wait for supper." Ceres said simply a little disheartened by her daughters rudeness. "And, we have a guest you could at least button and tuck your shirt."

Cassara closed the door. She gave the two woman a look. "Whatever mom..." She managed to mumble while keeping the apple in her mouth. "Not like I have breasts or anything..." She rolled her eyes, and left the kitchen.

Ceres blushed a little. "I'm sorry... She hasn't been the same since..." She stopped there, and Sky rested his hand on her shoulder. "Well, we just don't talk about the unpleasantries."

"You think you would like to meet them..." Ceres repeated with a smile. She put her hands on the chair to give her extra support as she stood up. Seven months and not a pound over the norm, but she 'bulging at the seems'. "Alright then. Let me see who I can round up."

Ceres waddled out of the kitchen and down the hall. "Perian since your back from that quick shopping trip will you fetch your Rhine for me, and Ayisha as well from next door. I'd like them to meet Keeta." You could hear her saying.

Another five minutes, and she'd managed to get an assembly going. First being herself of course.

"You know I just had one more gear..." Tinker said as she came into the kitchen. Her golden hooves clopping on the flooring. She had stopped her whining near immediately when she saw Keeta. "Sorry bout that mam' I was tinkering in my room when mom demanded my attention." She gave a hearty laugh.

The laughter was silenced with the grumpy tones of Aurora Dawn. "Lets hurry up I have someplace to be. I hear there is this awesome party..." She stopped her protest, and smiled politely at the company when she entered the kitchen.

"Do I have to... She's already seen me." Cassara's tail slapped against the wall as she growled. "Only for you." She huffed as she fixed her shirt as she return to the kitchen. "Don't you even think of calling me a girl... Just because you know of my anatomy." She said to Keeta. "I go by Vlad."

Aurora finished typing the bow on her dress. "But, but mom... I'm not ready yet." She said ears twitching as she was herded into the kitchen. Youngest of the group, and recently grown she was still shy and a little kid like. "Hello Miss." She said scooting behind a sibling.

"Good thing the kitchen expands itself mom..." Perian said as she to came into the kitchen. "Or else my arse wouldn't fit with this lot." She smiled to Keeta, and her mother. "Rhine and Ayisha are on their way."

"I'm sorry a few of them are temperamental when you disturb them from their daily routine. I promise you they are a bit more pleasant other wise." Ceres smiled nervously.

Sky kept his patience with each child. He was just as disappointed as Ceres was with their attitudes. Though some did display better than others. He was still amazed at what growing up had done to them. Instead of all when they were all being bubbly, happy children they were now each individual adults.

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Cassara looked the woman over for a third time. With her figure it was doubtful the woman was anything other than a woman. For her mothers sake she could try and be friendly. After all she didn't know how long the woman was here for. "Just so long as you don't turn out to be some crazy shape shifter I'll learn to get along with you."

Aurora Dawn nudged her sister in the arm. Though she would rather be out parying at the moment she didn't see it right to allow her sister to air out the dirty laundry. It wasn't of the visitors concern. "I'm sure missing the first twenty minutes won't cause me any harm..."

"Do you like toys..." Tinker asked honestly. "I've got a room full of them that I've made. I'm sure your baby would love to have a few." She smiled.

Aurora looked before behind her sisters shoulders. "Really no trouble I'm just not use to having..." She lowered her voice drastically. "Boobs..." She was so embarrassment that she'd turned strawberry red.

"You'll get use to them." Perian put a hand on her sisters shoulder. "We're are all here to help." She winked in Aurora's direction before returning her attention to the lady. "It just takes everyone a bit of getting use to when we see someone new..."

Before Perian could say anything else Ayisha came into the kitchen. "Sorry that I'm running behind... Couldn't get the twins to sleep for anything, and we all know how Masika can be when they are screaming." She then saw the woman, and smiled. "I'm Ayisha. Pleased to meet you... I hope you enjoy your stay..."

"Ah so this is the lovely lady that brings the family together other than dinner." Rhine said as he entered the kitchen. He quickly lifted the ladies hand and placed a kiss. "I am Rhine... My lovely lady and if there is anything at all just ask."

As if everyone but Ceres and Sky were thinking the same thing they all muttered. "You're a married man."

Ceres shook her head as she laughed out loud. "There you have it... All seven of them."

"One on the way." Sky said as he put his hands on Ceres' belly.

"Kitchens don't run themselves..." Rhine said with a grin. "Anything at all just let me know. I don't think twice when it comes to helping out around here."

Ayisha nodded her head. "My wife carried a child, and I carried a child at the same time. We just prefer to call them twins... I really should get back to the house. She doesn't hand well when they're fussy." She smiled politely.

Cassara looked a little easier on Keeta as she manged half a smile for her.

"I hope things go well for you Keeta." Aurora smiled soflty.

"Plenty of toys, and all made by my hand." Tinker grinned. "And, your welcome to any of them. All my siblings are far to grown to play with them... And, I've far to many for just the one on the way."

Each child nodded their head as they left the kitchen. They left in somewhat better spirits. Although, each personality clearly stayed with the expressions on their faces.

"Well then Keeta." Ceres said as she clasped her hands together. "That's everyone because I doubt you'll meet Fauste or Lexiel." She smiled. "They are a couple of very close friends who live on the island."

"Rhine is a harmless romantic..." Ceres winked.

"Lexiel is about a four day horseback ride from here, but currently she is hanging around here to help me out. And, Fauste is about a two day horseback ride from here." Ceres smiled. "They both arrived via incidents, and now they've come to call this place home."

"I'm sure you'll be wanting to settle in, and freshen up. I'll have a more formal dinner together in about an hour." Ceres said as she cleared the empty dishes, and cleaned the kitchen with a wave of her hand.