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Unfortunately, Ursula could not give him a proper answer. All she could do was tap his heart. "I couldn't tell you. That is something you will have to find inside yourself." She answered, she would hope that neither would not notice her hair and skin slowly loosing their luster.

"No matter what happens, protect each other, and protect your friends." She muttered to herself. She didn't know why she was saying this, but prayed that it would be nothing. She opened the door, inside was far different from what would be expected after seeing outside. Much of the place was adorned in gold, silver and pearls.

Many of those talking were around the ages of Saya and Jack, they stopped what they were doing to wave at them, remembering their faces from the past. Clearly they were welcome'd warmly.

Then came just the place they were looking for, the meeting room. There, they found just the two they were looking for. Rick and Mel'Nala. Seeing the mother, anyone could recognize the daughter. Mel'Nala was a bit darker, but had snow white hair and deep blue eyes. Something about her showed sorrow while keeping the composure and refinement of royalty.

Rick on the other hand was gritty, burly, rugged. A man of experience and had seen some things that others would puke at. Don't let the appearance fool you, he was a likable guy, if not a bit loud and messy. Well, according to the council. Rick would always give his imput on his decisions while around for them.

"Saya! Took ya long enough." He said with a smile and a wave.

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Craig giggled happily. "I feel the same way as you. I like being in here while we fight together and are never apart, never alone. But sometimes I wonder why all the others want to be born. It scares me to know I'll have a physical body like anyone else that will grow up, but maybe it might be fun?" Asked the Pandora. Though a fighter, he was nervous about it, but wouldn't be totally against it. A long as Vivyne would be there, he really had nothing to fear and won't be alone even when he was.

"You looked like you could use some company. You're always good for a conversation, we can talk about anything, just like we did when we traveled. Rather than me just giving away secrets. That's what I like about being with you." He answered Vivyne. There was one thing she could appreciate at this moment, he wasn't staring anywhere else but her face right now.

"Are you sure about this?" Allison asked as she noticed Jetty was taking an interest in the ring Oria had made. "Because honestly my little Pandoras pushed us into this situation, however, I'm willing to go along with this if I come clean and tell you that they're a load of trouble."

She poked her belly and continued with, "Oria who's right here on my left side is rather pushy and loud. Chime who is on my right at the moment is generally more soft spoken and such. Yet recently I think because of my increased energy levels she actually does stuff with us now."

She looked into Jetty's eyes and smiled, "I'm only telling you for your own good because if you become my guard you may well take on a position you won't like such as later acting as their father. It all depends..."

Allison knew she needed a father for her two growing children and Jetty seemed willing to step up into the role, but she still did not think it was a good idea. The reason being was that dark elves from what she could see thus far were stoic, organized and would not want to deal with trouble makers. If Oria and Chime finally were born in the future Allison feared she might be dealing with more shenanigans then she could handle. She needed a stable husband who would not treat the too harshly. Especially if they still had their powers.

Allison lowered her head and looked down at her stomach wondering, "Would there be any chance these two could lose their powers. Could Pandora lose their powers?" As Jetty continued to admire the ring Allison rubbed her belly and waited for his answer. She could feel her children squirm underneath her hands and she knew the time of their birth would soon be upon them.

"If you want to be their father or don't want to you really don't have to worry." She looked up at him and said, "I possibly made a mistake. I might have heard Saya say something about bowing to me out of respect, but I really can't remember. I'm just wondering if we should go through this and if we do and somehow our children and myself lose our powers if we'll be unprotected."

Allison grit her teeth and said, "I don't want to put the burden on a dark elf I don't know much about, even though my children may want this."

He looked away from her. Not certain what it was that she wanted from him. "I did bow to you out of respect, you bear a special duty in your life. You, my mother Mel'Nala and my sister, Nala."

"You don't want me, don't you Allison? I can understand that, but just so you know, you weren't putting a burden on me." He added, Jetty was just beginning to believe that he may have had feelings for her, much like the others deduced.
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Theus really didn't have much time to think about what Vivyne was doing. Instead, he rolled with it, things like this tend to be more enjoyable that way. He kissed her back for as long as she would let him.

When their lips parted, he took the other elves arm. "Don't be, I was kinda waiting for that. With all the remarks about your figure, I didn't think you would take me seriously. So, I had to let you come to me." He replied, all part of the bigger picture.

Jack didn't understand, was his mother also trying to pair him with Saya? The girl was cute though, and this caused him to blush a little. Though to his surprise he had taken a bit of notice to his mother was something happening to her?

He hoped not, she was the only family he had. If something happened to Ursula..Jack wouldn't know if he could take it. Her hugs, to her throwing axes, there were so many memories of her. Jack hoped to never lose his mother that was the thing he feared losing the most.

As they entered Jack blushed feeling the warm welcome they all were getting. He never really felt welcome anywhere honestly, so this was nice to feel. Looking over at Saya he smiled at her happily wondering what she was thinking or feeling.

Mel'Nala seemed familiar to him when they finally met the dark elf woman and Rick. She was so pretty but looked awefully somber. Rick on the other hand looked like he was about to smash a truck then laugh about it. Maybe that was the kind of guy he was? Jack was silent when Saya was acknowledged.

He stood near his mother more, unsure of really what to say or do. After all this whole meeting was about Saya right?

Saya stopped her fidgeting, her eyes dancing slightly as they searched Ursula's face. She heard her mumble something, though she missed a couple of words, she got the jest of the advice given to them. She felt out of sorts in the beginning of her adventure, figuring out she was a maiden, but now she felt comfortable in her purpose. She would do all she could to protect those near and dear for her, and to preserve the things the dark pandora was trying so hard to destroy.

Watching Ursula open the door, she entered alongside Jack and smiled at their warm welcome. This was a lot better, she could really get to like it here. Waving back, she exchanged glances with Jack, making a funny face before they entered the meeting room where Mel'Nala and her father were waiting. Her eyes were first on her best friend's mother, noting the resemblance and the sadness within her countenance. Nala should have been here with them.

Shaking the thoughts away, she grinned to see the old man standing beside Mel'Nala, laughing lightly as his words. "Took me long enough?" She asked rhetorically, rushing over for a long awaited reunion. "Dear father, that is simply what we call being fashionably late!"

Would she give him a chance? Giving the lonely Vivyne the sense of adventure, giving her a reason to carry on, giving her the confidence to talk to people and make friends, she was going to give him more than a chance.
"Theus, I could care less about how old you are, for all you've done for me, It would be best to take that chance." Vivyne told him as she leaned close to him and staring into his eyes again. I know that now...I've just never noticed it
Taking his hand she squeezed it tightly. "Thank you..."

Imira giggled some. "I don't plan on falling." She said. As she walked along she started to slow down, the path starting to go up a hill. She stopped and sat down on a rock, panting some and looking up the hill. "Even in nature, I can't escape inclines." She giggled