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Uzi had what? That had better not be some sort of code for the fact that Fran has somehow gotten her pregnant in the time she'd been gone. Assuming she could get preg- no just no, Eli wasn't letting his mind go there, he didn't have the mental fortitude to deal with that possibility right now.

" I see well you're welcome here then, I'm going to go inside and get some steaks for the barbecue, did you want something to drink?" The man rose and backed towards the house as he spoke

It wasn't that Eli didn't want the stranger in his house so much that he'd be back out in a minute anyways so there was no point in dragging him in for now.

Uzi smiled over in Fran's direction, she didn't have a clue what he meant by the sun being in her but it was, as far as she could tell a compliment. She was also unbothered by the accusation that she might randomly have picked Fran up and dragged them home just becuase. After all females did do that sometimes although in different manners and she was female.

" It's not rude at all, I"ll bring out a jug of ice water." It was simpler than trying to co-ordinate drinks for everyone based on preferences. That said Eli headed inside to get the food and drinks. He still was unsure what to make of this whole situation. He was overall pleased Uzi seemed to be making friends she liked enough to bring home, on the other hand he just wasn't quite sure what to think of Francis. The other male was polite enough and clearly harmless but also somewhat awkward.

Uzi caught the blush and was confused more than anything, rather than think along the lines she normal would have the alter decided to move on to something else. She hoped down from the railing to stand by Fran again, examining him. " I'll teach you to hunt tommorow" she affirmed calmly " after we eat tonight though you can sleep with me, you're small enough." it was a strange thing the offer and with significance, the offer to let the other sleep near where while she was completely unguarded and in her personal space as well.

To most it was flirting for Uzi it was a nerve wracking leap of faith, a sign of extended trust, she was most vulnerable in her room. Even as she spoke the essentic shivered a bit.

Uzi just stared at Fran, vaguely offended by the way he'd reacted to her offer, nearly missing his question of her emotion state was realization dawned on her and the alter let out a laugh, the nerves that had been chaining her before destroyed, melted away as she threw her head back and shook it. He had thought she.. of course not the idea was silly. He was an interesting enough person and different like her but Uzi was not ready yet to pursue a male for that purpose. Hunting men like that was a challenge she would save for later when she understood them better.

Uzi's tail swished becuase her merrily as she lowered her head to look at Fran a grin still across her face " No not ' that' way'" she shook her head again. " I was just offering to share space with you" as she said the words this time the nerves tried to re surface but were held at bay by residual mirth. Fran was not her best friend but he was.. closer than she was with Lauss, there was a different sort of trust there forming.

Kell just wagged his tail watching the two strange beings, they were noisy together but nothing to be alarmed or alert over.

In her amusement Uzi had completely missed any turmoil or discontent she may have caused within her new friend and just nodded. "It will be interesting." Possibly even fun provided Fran didn't suddenly take to snoring, Uzi had never found that sound to be one she could ignore.

With Eli still inside and Kell unable to really understand them Uzi took a moment to ask a more personal question. " The place you slept in before, what was it like?" Now might not be the best time to ask but Uzi had never had much tact and she was curious to know just what had been provided to Fran by the humans he had so despised.

" I wanted to better understand how you were treated in different areas, what you meant to them" Uzi admitted honestly. She and Eli did not have the closest relationship of any essentic and human she knew but they had always progressed a little from distant but functioning to the bonds of trust and respect that they shared now for the most part. Uzi had not even been an alter when Eli had provided her with a room, made for her comfort and with the option to change things if she wished. Even then there had been a respect and a sense of care there.

While Uzi had come to understand that Fran's humans had been despicable this was just more than frustrated her in-sighting a small growl from the girl. They had given the other the very least that could be considered necessary, he might as well have been another accessory to the room itself.

As her tail lashed violently behind her and her claws popped Uzi wished she could have done something about this. She knew only limited things about people and their motivations, why they veiws others in certain ways and treated them based on those views. There was nothing that explained to her these peoples actions no small signs even of compassion.

It was distressing really, Uzi had learned, in the little bits Fran had told her, what they were like but it was hard to digest that some humans treated another being this way for no discernible reason. Had she been more logical Uzi would have realized she was rubbing salt in an open wound but all the alter could think about right now was trying to piece this puzzle together.

Before Uzi had time to properly formulate an answer the door opened and Eli reappeared with a jug of ice water in one hand and raw steaks on a plate in the other, in the crook of an arm he carefully balanced a small stack of plastic cups " A little help?"

Uzi have an almost imperceptible sigh and retrieved the cups and water jug from the man while he made his way over to the barbecue at the far end of the porch.

" Can you see this? Uzi asked holding out a single cup after warming it with her hand. The essentic wasn't quite sure if that would work or not, if not she'd have to place cups into his had as she poured and that.. well for her anyways it would have been embarrassing. Dealing with Fran's differences was an interesting challenge but Uzi was determined to do it. She liked that he was different.


Adjusting the barbecue Eli watched the two silently for a moment, it was encouraging to see Uzi like this, not automatically just dismissing things. Although he did wonder what had happened when they met and why she'd taken such an interest in him. Those were questions for later though, in private.

" Can you hold them for me while I pour the water?" Uzi gathered that if Fran had an idea of what she was holding he'd understand what she wanted whether or not he could see the items.