Aretta smiled at Zoey, and Zoey waved in return.Her skin was now taking on the colour of skin, and there were many tubes in her body.The healing unit obviously knew what humans needed.
Aretta looked at Zoey, then Zani, and then Zelda and asked the question that Zelda was waiting for.“Mom, why do they have matching eyes, and we don’t?”
“Because we won the lottery.You remember Gran?She had the same eyes, and it was her eggs that made me and the twins.She donated the eggs, Reynauld donated the semen, and Brigit carried the pregnancy.We all showed up on the same day, but I was one egg, and so were those two.They split.”
Aretta smiled.“Got it.I remember that class in school.”
Zelda smiled and touched her again.They hugged, and Zani asked, “Where is your home world now?”
Orex smiled.“We are going to set up our home on Ornor.”
“Do you mind if we visit after we go to see Trin?”
“Any friends of Zelda will be most welcome.”
Zani inclined her head.“Well, we are family, and if I read the contract basics, that makes us your sisters.”
Orex was stunned.“This is a lot of family for one day.”
Zelda smiled.“I apologize, Lord Orex.You are only responsible for me and Aretta.”
He relaxed a little.“Thank you.They are still welcome to come for visitations.”
Zani nodded.“Thank you, Lord Orex.Zoey thanks you as well.”
The floating family member put a hand to her heart and bowed her head.
Orex nodded.“Well, what do you wish for your birthday, as I know you share it with my consort?”
Zani smiled.“Clothes that don’t make me remember the station.”
Zoey nodded and then made an upward motion with her hand.
Zelda sighed.“Clothing that isn’t flammable.”
Orex nodded.“That can be done.Oh, Aretta, we brought you clothing that should be more comfortable than what you have on.I wasn’t sure about your sizes or personal style, so there are six different options in here.”He handed her the bag.
Aretta grinned.Cori smiled.“Come this way.You can take a solar shower and then get dressed.”
Zelda took the hint, and the moment they were off to the bathing-change room, she jumped up and kissed the surprised Orex as she expressed the bubbling joy that filled her.
He held her, and the kiss went on and on until she was panting and Orex was grinning.“I like you happy.”
She blushed, and Zani laughed.Zelda turned her head toward her sister, and Zani was fanning herself.
Zoey was peeping through her fingers.
Zelda paused and leaned back in his arms.“I am really glad I have authorization to touch you right now.”
His eyes gleamed.“I am really looking forward to finding her a nanny.”
Zelda grinned, and he pressed his forehead to hers.
Aretta’s voice snapped through her as Zelda heard, “I love them.This one is perfect.”
She spun in the tunic and trousers.The heavy jewelled belt matched the black and red on platinum that was all over Zelda.
“You look amazing, baby.”