Skylar was looking down at her grandmother, and she inclined her head.“Hello, Geegee.”
The ghost stared.“I need to see your face.”
“No.It is no longer the face you remember.I am rocking some recessive genes.”
“Show me.”
Skylar shrugged, lifted her outer veil, and knew her Geegee was looking at the grey skin, the dark scales, and the eyes that were currently dark red with gold irises.“Boo.”
“Skylar, do you have horns?”
“Yup.Just like you said my mom always had.Turns out, you were right.I died, they put me in a genetic accelerator, and I woke up like this.”
Geegee looked at her.Suddenly, a wide-eyed expression crossed her features.“Skybaby.”
“Yes, Geegee.Now, I carry you and millions of others with me.”
Harwin frowned.“Only millions?”
“They are the ghosts attached to survivors.Only they came with me.Those who lost their bloodlines lost their ghosts.”She lowered her covering again.
Geegee said, “Aw, baby, why did you do that?”
She cocked her head.“Someone is coming.I show myself to family only.”
Geegee asked, “Why?”
“Dyturans are all male, but they respect the robes.No one looks beneath.”She shrugged.“But that is why I am supposed to remain under wraps.I got a manual when I woke up from my death.”
Harwin smiled.“You look gorgeous.”
“Thank you.You look like a first-place trophy, and your son is adorable.”
“Thanks.He’s less than two hours old.”She smiled and looked at Ra and the baby.“I am so happy that we have repair units.Gets you back to normal condition in hours instead of weeks.”
“Nice.I heal in seconds.Don’t bleed much either.”She chuckled.“Well, Geegee, it is time for you to return to my care.Say goodbye to Harwin and make nice with your grandson-by-connection and your new great-grandson.”
Geegee nodded and hugged Harwin, nodded to Ra because she had no idea what to do with him, and smiled at her little great-grandson.“He’s gorgeous.Take care of him.”
Ra nodded.“I will.I will take care of them both.”
Geegee nodded, Skylar extended her hand, and Geegee touched her and absorbed into her.Skylar nodded.“It was good to see you, Harwin.”
“Skylar, stay.”
“How long?”
“Four days?”
“I can give you three.I have friends of Zoey who have heard she is recovering.They wish to speak with her and tell her that she did an amazing job, and they are settled where they are.”
Harwin blinked.“Do you have to visit all humans?”
“No.Just the ones who need to know they are not alone and that they did all they could.You are not the last Harwin, but he is, until you give him another brother or sister.”She pointed at the baby.
Harwin stared.“I just gave birth today.”
“Yes, so enjoy your little man and your big one.”Skylar chuckled.