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It did not dawn on her that VooDoo might become sick or dizzy with the portkey's mode of transportation. Here it was not a battered cup that was the portkey, but a mini replica of a coral reef, dotted with 'hidden' treasure that sparkled when the light struck it right. Unlike usual portkeys the twins had figured magic to connect the two without the portkey itself leaving either spot. Much more convenient when the beta would want to go back and forth at different intervals.

Nice? Yunalesca looked vaguely surprised and then smiled. "Yeah. Guess it is pretty nice. Never really thought about it." Smiling she swam towards the top of the tank, scanning the room outside for someone to relay a message since she did not see the GaiaCom. "I'll need to get Myr to conjure them for us. The plant book at least. I've a soil-testing kit, back where I stashed my books." Why she had gotten it still surprised her. She had a water testing kit too.

Leaning out of the tank she called to a blue-gray humanoid flying creature and waved her arms over her head. "Hey! Tien! Disa! Can you find Myr, and bring her here?"

The six inch tall kunkun -small compared to many in the room but still large to the beta- fluttered over to the cage with a happy grin. "Sek! Ero disa mit 'Esca y 'Esca pelae! Yureshe!" Waving to VooDoo with a happy squeal it back-peddled in the air with a flip and darted out of the room through a hallway directly across from the tank.

The evolved female gave her guest a smirk. "The kit's over there by the 'castle'. We can grab it while waiting for Tien to convince Myr to come over." Pointing, she led the way.

"Books? That's a new one I must admit, Yunalesca." The new voice was stern, fatherly in a disapproving way. The evolved female rolled her eyes for what she knew was coming, wishing that he had been gone from the tank too as it seemed the others were. "Yes. Books, Aman. Or do you think so poorly of me that I must be incapable of reading?"

An evolved male emerged, from the other side of the castle where a small chapel could be seen beyond. His scales told of the Christian nativity story and from the look of his silver eyes Aman was more than a believer. Silver eyes were the only things he shared with the younger female, belying no blood kin was between them though he acted her father. Taking the strange male with his 'tank daughter' in thoughtfully Amun frowned. "I don't appreciate either infidels or liasons brought home."

She glared. "His name is VooDoo, he's not a liason, and I'll remind you I don't follow your 'Christ' either!" Seeing a tall black skinned female with pointed ears dressed in a tight mint green dress with matching boots and witches hat stride towards the tank the furious female flicked her tail at her 'father' while inclining her head to VooDoo to follow her. Surfacing she nodded politely to the seemingly huge GaiaCom, who stood 5'8" without the height of her hat. The witch repeated the nod, a brow arching over oddly mint green eyes above a pressed coral mouth. "Myranda. Would you get a few more books for me, beta sized and waterproof again?" At Myr's nod and waiting look Yunalesca rattled off what she was hoping to find. "Fine. I suppose I should meet the gentle-beta with you afterward." There was a coldness in her eyes, a look that spoke ill of males in general as if the android had more than dislike for the gender.

Pulling a cauldron charm from a bracelet at her wrist that was likely appropriate sized to the beta Myr murmured magical words that caused it to grow until it was of a size for her. Then marking her runes in the air over the cauldron the android spoke other words, the cauldron shimmering & foaming with in the room until it spat out a small package, then another. Both were caught easily by the GaiaCom who made a gesture and returned her cauldron to the bracelet at her wrist. Handing the bound books carefully to the waiting beta she too ignored Amun's scowl from where he watched further inside the tank, actually offering a smile to Yunalesca's own of thanks. "Myranda, VooDoo. VooDoo, the GaiaCom Myranda. Thanks for the books, Myr."

She nodded at the male, not scowling which for any male not family was impressive. "Anytime, 'Lesca."

Silver eyes like Yunalesca's but not flashed angrily at the display. Aman had a right not to have to see his 'daughter' flaunt her sexuality. It was bad enough when she and Himgûl ... The Christian's eyes narrowed. Dark magic... but not a lover? Why was that even more difficult to believe than the books?

He stayed behind at the castle, watching the stranger with his tank daughter. Of course Elanorriel would happen to be gone today. Aman could have used her gentle support. He murmured a soft prayer.

'Lesca felt a little flushed by the males' exchange. Almost as much as being called a lady by Voodoo. It sounded completely different than when Aman in a fathering way told her to be a lady, or Elanorriel asked her to please act more like a lady. The idea of slitting the annoying Christian male's throat however left her wavering, half liking the idea & half afraid of it. She did not comment, only lightly touching a dark arm uncertain what she should or even wanted to say about it at the moment.

Aman watched the other male's bow with an arched brow. The GaiaCom actually managed a smirking smile that held some degree of softness. "Ah. I see it now, the magic you wield." Her mint green eyes flashed like a machine's in analyzing. "I am honored you find my magic so, Voodoo. It's merely part of my programming." The nod of her head was more polite this time. "Excuse me. My sensors indicate Tien has rallied some of the other flying fae in the kitchen. I've no wish to match hexes with Ginny again, so I'm going to stop it before she finds out." There was a look of resignation on her ebony face. "Nice to meet you, Voodoo." With another nod and a click of her heels Myranda turned & strode purposefully across the room to disappear through the door on the right of the far (east) wall. Silver eyes watched them, hands crossed over his bare chest. They do not act like lovers. Perhaps infidel or not, they are not here to defile our home tank with their fornications.

Yunalesca had indeed missed his stare. Or more precisely, thought he had looked at her then chalked it up to wishful thinking. She was glad to see the good impression VooDoo made on the hard to impress, male-hating GaiaCom and was smiling as they headed back. Her hand felt so good between his arm and hand that she was more than disappointed when his hand left hers. "no... don't be..." 'Lesca could not look at him, feeling instead the movement of water as the dark male settled on one of the rocks. She looked lost in thought.

And jumped at the creature's creation before watching it streak off. Hmmm... now what?

Aman recoiled and backed away from the sudden appearance of the 'demon'. Yes, it scared the heartbeat right out of him for some long moments there, and Aman forgot to breathe. Then silver eyes narrowed on the creature. He was not some 'born-again' flimsy faithed "believer". He may doubt his own judgements (after all who could judge perfectly but God Himself) but never his God. "Where is He?" The beta's voice shook a bit then slowly steadied, showing his calm once more. "I do not have to answer you, demon-spawn, but it is simple. He is here. Where ever I am, with me, there He is too."

The Christian backed up coughing at the inky flames coming at him, praying even as he recoiled.

Yunalesca blinked as VooDoo dissolved than faded. "VooDoo?" Was that fear or concern edging her hard voice.

Aman yelled and back-swam from the sudden appearance of the black magic male before him. His silver eyes were wide and there was no denying the fearful beating of his heart. Silently his lips moved, likely in prayer. No, he could not see that this was fake but he did not need to. Still his voice did not return until after the verbal silence had been cut by the boom of the other's. Silver eyes flashed a little, though remaining wide. Yes, Aman was frightened, but never for a minute did he doubt whether God was with him.

"Back, Hellspawn! I cannot put an end to your black practices but I will not condone them in my own tank!!!" It was a righteous anger, strengthening him even as he shook from the display of dark magic. How dare this 'guest' accuse him in his own home! Spying indeed! "I do not answer to the likes of you, infidel! How dare you accuse me of being rude? I left you alone, that's more than I'd like." Silver eyes flashed, determined even over his fear.

It would do no good he knew, to get closer to keep an eye the pair. No... Yunalesca must be placed in God's hands. Shuddering as the altered beta swam past him Aman held his position until he was gone, then swam off towards his humble prayer nook.

Should he be glad or worried that the strange male had shown a smidgeon of concern at the tone in Yunalesca's voice? That too, Aman would pray about.

She did not think to hide her look of relief as VooDoo neared, not thinking for a moment that she should feel such so therefore unaware to notice it and cover. "VooDoo! I was afraid you'd gotten lost!"

Now that she could catch and Yunalesca winced at her choice of words, then gave an odd smile. "No... of course you couldn't get lost. Tank's not that big is it? Your method of disappearing surprised me, is all..." She was swimming to meet him, doing a fair job of masking her eagerness when 'Lesca paused, brow furrowing. "Now that's a different look, I must say." Her heart was pounding. Whether from excitement or fear it was hard to tell.

Relief, a smile at his chuckle. She started moving towards him again.

m'love? The female beta paused in her forward swim, mouth opening & closing in a very small 'o' as she was stunned. Had he...

Yunalesca felt his gaze upon her. The intense look in his eyes... She blushed. Her! Blushing! But 'Lesca could not deny it. She felt the heat in her own cheeks, and she was not a complete fool: her pale skin would do nothing to keep such heat hidden. Her gaze took in the sensual flow of his hair -loose- in the water, the glisten of his dark skin -her own would look so much paler beside it. Against it. Her heartbeat quickened, breath coming heavily, silver eyes a mixture of emotions.

Why the hell was he affecting her like this? Managing to turn her into some blushing 'innocent' somehow. Yunalesca had heard other terms of endearment. Many others. Himgûl was full of them, and he was certainly not the only one. They never meant anything. Certainly never meant anything to her...

Not moving of her own she was drifting slowly downward, towards were VooDoo reclined upon the rock. As if lured, unable to resist. The confusion in her eyes a flicker, the interest in his body difficult to conceal. "VooDoo..." One hand slowly reached out to him.

A sharp shake of her head, body following, and Yunalesca smiled before allowing herself intentionally this time to near him. What had filled her eyes a second ago now but traces in the silver. A mischievous glint touched them as her body glided to brush VooDoo's. "Really? Messing with Aman? With that face? Bet that was fun. Fuddy-duddy needs to be brought down a notch. Or thousand."

The amused chuckle she gave was honest but it faded almost as soon as it began. Her silver eyes looked wide yet thoughtful.

Yunalesca missed his hand nearly coming from hers in the shaking herself from what she had inadvertently been doing. Which was really too bad, as likely it would have pleased her.

Of course her eyes drifted to his taunt muscles. He... intrigued her. Silver eyes returned to his face, tempted to touch his face still tugged by the thrall of that one word...

She gave a small gasp, as much pleasure as surprise, to feel VooDoo's arms around her, drawing her closer. Teasing? That had not been her intention. Only to try and avoid the strange feelings & thoughts the male's endearment had stirred within her. Of course diverting to her usual demeanor when it was inadvertently flirtatious might not have been the wisest choice...

Not that Yunalesca was complaining.

Her heart sped to alarming rates within her chest, her body thrilling beyond delight at his touch. Only now.... 'Lesca dared raise a hand to stroke the side of his face, his cheek. Her fingers barely brushing the edge of his hairline. "Brave?" Yunalesca murmured & trembled. "I don't think I've ever been more terrified."

Silver eyes wide Yunalesca studied the male that had so captivated her. "Am I really teasing you?" The female asked softly, breathing soft but heavily.