Alexander
"What is it with you guys and spicy food? That stuff should come with flamability ratings. Like those hazard diamonds they use for chemicals." I burst out laughing again. Justin was actually real fun to have around. He was sort of like the kid brother I never had.
"We should suggest that to them," I said, imagining all the food with hazard signs on them. That would be a sight!
My sister heard this, and granted, she wasn't up for the food they served around here. She'd always been a picky eater. "Um don't they have some earth food?"
"You go to Italy and have pizza, you go to China and have- I don't know, rice dumplings or something. Well, same thing here, Sarah. We've got to experience their culture, and part of culture is the food," I told her, thinking it better to assimilate and learn about the place than to act pampered and demanding.
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*Max*
Alexander's laughter is contagious and I try hard to suppress my own. I'm glad Justin seems to be viewing this as an adventure and not some ordeal. ... not like Sarah.
I'm pleased at Alexander's comments as he tries to urge Sarah to be more adventurous. "There will be food from the other worlds in our system. From Taltos, which is Larak's world, and from Khivar's world and all the others. But no, nothing from Earth," I explain, trying to be patient. Why she would imagine they'd have food from home, I have no idea. It's not like they're used to a lot of tourists from there.
"You're luckier than Justin," I point out. "At least you and Xan are used to having a lot of sweet and spicy food."
Just then, we arrive at the bottom of the stair. I turn towards the left where the dinner banquet was yesterday, expecting to see breakfast laid out in the same room. As we pass through the large double-doors, I see that I'm right. The food is laid out and about two dozen others are already eating. I recognise Larak nearby but I don't see Daimien or Xadalyn yet. Perhaps I should have knocked on her door to see if she wanted to join us, too, but I'm sure she has her own schedule of appointments...
"Here we are. Please try something," I suggest to Sarah.
Alexander's laughter is contagious and I try hard to suppress my own. I'm glad Justin seems to be viewing this as an adventure and not some ordeal. ... not like Sarah.
I'm pleased at Alexander's comments as he tries to urge Sarah to be more adventurous. "There will be food from the other worlds in our system. From Taltos, which is Larak's world, and from Khivar's world and all the others. But no, nothing from Earth," I explain, trying to be patient. Why she would imagine they'd have food from home, I have no idea. It's not like they're used to a lot of tourists from there.
"You're luckier than Justin," I point out. "At least you and Xan are used to having a lot of sweet and spicy food."
Just then, we arrive at the bottom of the stair. I turn towards the left where the dinner banquet was yesterday, expecting to see breakfast laid out in the same room. As we pass through the large double-doors, I see that I'm right. The food is laid out and about two dozen others are already eating. I recognise Larak nearby but I don't see Daimien or Xadalyn yet. Perhaps I should have knocked on her door to see if she wanted to join us, too, but I'm sure she has her own schedule of appointments...
"Here we are. Please try something," I suggest to Sarah.
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*Sarah*
My dad lead mom and me to breakfast when I notice all food was laid out for us."Here we are. Please try something," my dad said, and I nod at his suggesting. I let go of his hand and walk away from him and my mom. I go to the table and look at the food. The food look interesting, I wonder if they have any flavors of strewberries and chocolate with a little spicey and sweet stuff on top on it of course.
I notice something that looks like chocolate but something tells me that it not. I took a seat away from my parents. I don't know something tells me maybe I should give them some alone time. After all since my father announce he alive and well, that doesnt give him nor my mom a lot of time together.
I grab a piece of bread, well I think it bread, expect for the looks, the looks is all red. I break the bread in half to see the inside of it, the inside is blue. I hope this not blue berry I'm allgery to blue berry. I take a bite of it and it taste nothing like blue berry, it taste more like chocolate with cinnom. Hmmm I guess my brother and dad was right, the food is good.
My dad lead mom and me to breakfast when I notice all food was laid out for us."Here we are. Please try something," my dad said, and I nod at his suggesting. I let go of his hand and walk away from him and my mom. I go to the table and look at the food. The food look interesting, I wonder if they have any flavors of strewberries and chocolate with a little spicey and sweet stuff on top on it of course.
I notice something that looks like chocolate but something tells me that it not. I took a seat away from my parents. I don't know something tells me maybe I should give them some alone time. After all since my father announce he alive and well, that doesnt give him nor my mom a lot of time together.
I grab a piece of bread, well I think it bread, expect for the looks, the looks is all red. I break the bread in half to see the inside of it, the inside is blue. I hope this not blue berry I'm allgery to blue berry. I take a bite of it and it taste nothing like blue berry, it taste more like chocolate with cinnom. Hmmm I guess my brother and dad was right, the food is good.
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~Liz~
I'm surprised to find Sarah turning down the offer to go home too... From the moment we've got here, it's seemed like all she wants is to go home, and now she's saying that she wants to stay here... I suppose I can understand that she probably doesn't much like the idea of being away from Max, Xan and I, but it's not like there's not my parents, and Max's back there. She knows Kyle too, and it's not like she wouldn't have all her friends...
It's not that I'm trying to get rid of her, of course I'd rather have my children close, but when it comes to it, she hasn't been happy here since we arrived, and I want her to be happy...
Furthering my surprise, she goes on to appologise for how she's been acting, asking us not to be mad at her. I shake my head, struggling to get my head around all this. "Oh honey, we're not mad at you..." I respond softly, smiling gratefully at Xan as he tries to encourage her to think about it later.
Xan walks out of the room, closely followed by Justin, and I see Max give me a sad look, holding out his hand to both Sarah and I. *I don't know what to make of her at the moment, one minute she's hating everything about this place, regardless of the fact we're together, the next she doesn't want to go back without us...* I know I sound desperate, but right now that's how I feel. I just don't know how to deal with this. Sarah's never been this difficult, but at the moment, it seems like whatever we say, we just can't win... Maybe that's just normal teenage behaviour, but then this isn't exactly a normal situation...
I understand that she's finding this hard, but I don't know how to make it better, and that in itself kills me...
Walking out of the room with Max and Sarah, Xan looks over, jokingly asking about what food to expect, and Justin's response about the heat of the food certainly makes me laugh. It's been a long time since I couldn't handle sweet and spicey, but I can certainly remember a time when I wasn't as appreciative of Max's unique tastes, and I can sympathise fully with Justin. "I'll see what I can do about dulling it down like I did last evening for you when you've got your food okay Justin...?"
Sarah's question about earth food doesn't exactly impress though, and I have to say I'm pleased Larek, Adalyn or Xada didn't hear her. Max and I haven't spoilt the kids, but right now that's exactly what she sounds like - a spoilt brat! Justin I can understand having problems with the food, but for Xan and Sarah, it's not like the cuisine is so 'out there'. Sure it's not the same as home, but the spice she can handle, I know that much...
"I'm sure it'll be fine Sarah, I know it might not be your favourite, but it's good food, and as Justin pointed out, it's nice a spicey, just like you two like..." I tell her, trying hard to keep the edge of irritation from my voice as I respond, basically reinforcing what Xan and her father have just said... *Is she purposely trying to be awkward this morning, because if not, she's doing a fine job of it unintentionally...* I can't help commenting to Max as we reach the bottom of the stairs.
Entering the room, I look around, noting a few people I recognise from last night, including Larek of course. While last night we were simply blending in though, I can see that a number of people are looking in our direction and I can't help feeling a little awkward.
Max encourages Sarah to eat, and I nod, looking over at the boys. "Help yourself Justin, and I'm sure you're hungry too Xan, don't feel you have to wait on your father and I..." *Are you wanting me to leave you alone to talk to Larek or...?* I trail off, leaving it unsaid that if he prefers I'll willingly stay.
~Liz~
I'm surprised to find Sarah turning down the offer to go home too... From the moment we've got here, it's seemed like all she wants is to go home, and now she's saying that she wants to stay here... I suppose I can understand that she probably doesn't much like the idea of being away from Max, Xan and I, but it's not like there's not my parents, and Max's back there. She knows Kyle too, and it's not like she wouldn't have all her friends...
It's not that I'm trying to get rid of her, of course I'd rather have my children close, but when it comes to it, she hasn't been happy here since we arrived, and I want her to be happy...
Furthering my surprise, she goes on to appologise for how she's been acting, asking us not to be mad at her. I shake my head, struggling to get my head around all this. "Oh honey, we're not mad at you..." I respond softly, smiling gratefully at Xan as he tries to encourage her to think about it later.
Xan walks out of the room, closely followed by Justin, and I see Max give me a sad look, holding out his hand to both Sarah and I. *I don't know what to make of her at the moment, one minute she's hating everything about this place, regardless of the fact we're together, the next she doesn't want to go back without us...* I know I sound desperate, but right now that's how I feel. I just don't know how to deal with this. Sarah's never been this difficult, but at the moment, it seems like whatever we say, we just can't win... Maybe that's just normal teenage behaviour, but then this isn't exactly a normal situation...
I understand that she's finding this hard, but I don't know how to make it better, and that in itself kills me...
Walking out of the room with Max and Sarah, Xan looks over, jokingly asking about what food to expect, and Justin's response about the heat of the food certainly makes me laugh. It's been a long time since I couldn't handle sweet and spicey, but I can certainly remember a time when I wasn't as appreciative of Max's unique tastes, and I can sympathise fully with Justin. "I'll see what I can do about dulling it down like I did last evening for you when you've got your food okay Justin...?"
Sarah's question about earth food doesn't exactly impress though, and I have to say I'm pleased Larek, Adalyn or Xada didn't hear her. Max and I haven't spoilt the kids, but right now that's exactly what she sounds like - a spoilt brat! Justin I can understand having problems with the food, but for Xan and Sarah, it's not like the cuisine is so 'out there'. Sure it's not the same as home, but the spice she can handle, I know that much...
"I'm sure it'll be fine Sarah, I know it might not be your favourite, but it's good food, and as Justin pointed out, it's nice a spicey, just like you two like..." I tell her, trying hard to keep the edge of irritation from my voice as I respond, basically reinforcing what Xan and her father have just said... *Is she purposely trying to be awkward this morning, because if not, she's doing a fine job of it unintentionally...* I can't help commenting to Max as we reach the bottom of the stairs.
Entering the room, I look around, noting a few people I recognise from last night, including Larek of course. While last night we were simply blending in though, I can see that a number of people are looking in our direction and I can't help feeling a little awkward.
Max encourages Sarah to eat, and I nod, looking over at the boys. "Help yourself Justin, and I'm sure you're hungry too Xan, don't feel you have to wait on your father and I..." *Are you wanting me to leave you alone to talk to Larek or...?* I trail off, leaving it unsaid that if he prefers I'll willingly stay.
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*Max*
*Is she purposely trying to be awkward this morning, because if not, she's doing a fine job of it unintentionally...* Liz asks me and I send her a wave of sympathy through our connection.
*I don't know, honey. I realize it's difficult for her but I wish she'd sort herself out. We really can't be holding her hand every minute,* I agree with her.
Entering the room, I notice the verbal conversations trailing off for a moment as several faces turn in our direction. They start up again almost immediately, a bit more quietly than before. I can't help but think that the mental conversations are going fast and furious at our appearance. Three kids in 'alien' clothes would certainly be something of a give-away about who Liz and I must be -- assuming they aren't already familiar with my likeness.
For a moment, I wonder if I'm being as self-centered as Sarah. I'm sure they all have many things on their minds. Maybe I imagined that reaction. Maybe Barxon and the council didn't actually decide to let that information out after we left the meeting -- all the easier to plot an assasination, afterall...
No, I mentally shake my head. Larak and the others like him wouldn't have allowed that news to be suppressed. I'm the returning re-incarnated king they've been told was dead for the last ten years or more. Of course that's big news.
Larak gets to his feet, making his position obvious, although I'd already spotted him. Apparently, so did Liz. *Are you wanting me to leave you alone to talk to Larek or...?* she asks, even as I hear Larak's telepathic invitation to join him.
*I'll be there directly,* I tell Larak and he resumes his seat.
Sarah actually leads the way to the buffet table, taking some bread-like vegetables. I hope she likes them. "Let's get something to eat before Justin faints from hunger," I say smiling as I walk towards the buffet table with Liz and the boys.
*I'd love for you to join me but I'm worried about Sarah. Do you think Xan can keep her occupied?* I ask, responding to her question about Larak. I'm afraid that Sarah would take it as abandonment if we left her and the boys on their own, but I certainly didn't want them to be part of the conversation I was planning to have with Daimian's father.
*Is she purposely trying to be awkward this morning, because if not, she's doing a fine job of it unintentionally...* Liz asks me and I send her a wave of sympathy through our connection.
*I don't know, honey. I realize it's difficult for her but I wish she'd sort herself out. We really can't be holding her hand every minute,* I agree with her.
Entering the room, I notice the verbal conversations trailing off for a moment as several faces turn in our direction. They start up again almost immediately, a bit more quietly than before. I can't help but think that the mental conversations are going fast and furious at our appearance. Three kids in 'alien' clothes would certainly be something of a give-away about who Liz and I must be -- assuming they aren't already familiar with my likeness.
For a moment, I wonder if I'm being as self-centered as Sarah. I'm sure they all have many things on their minds. Maybe I imagined that reaction. Maybe Barxon and the council didn't actually decide to let that information out after we left the meeting -- all the easier to plot an assasination, afterall...
No, I mentally shake my head. Larak and the others like him wouldn't have allowed that news to be suppressed. I'm the returning re-incarnated king they've been told was dead for the last ten years or more. Of course that's big news.
Larak gets to his feet, making his position obvious, although I'd already spotted him. Apparently, so did Liz. *Are you wanting me to leave you alone to talk to Larek or...?* she asks, even as I hear Larak's telepathic invitation to join him.
*I'll be there directly,* I tell Larak and he resumes his seat.
Sarah actually leads the way to the buffet table, taking some bread-like vegetables. I hope she likes them. "Let's get something to eat before Justin faints from hunger," I say smiling as I walk towards the buffet table with Liz and the boys.
*I'd love for you to join me but I'm worried about Sarah. Do you think Xan can keep her occupied?* I ask, responding to her question about Larak. I'm afraid that Sarah would take it as abandonment if we left her and the boys on their own, but I certainly didn't want them to be part of the conversation I was planning to have with Daimian's father.
Alexander
Once we'd arrived at the banquet hall, Dad urged Sarah to try something. She nodded silently and drifted away to sample the food at the buffet table. I rolled my eyes to myself, glad that she was finally giving the princess act a rest.
I looked around the room and immediately felt a little less hungry and a lot more awkward. Maybe Justin, Sarah, and I should have put on the local attire, because now we were really sticking out and more than one pair of eyes were turned our way.
"Help yourself Justin, and I'm sure you're hungry too Xan, don't feel you have to wait on your father and I..."
I smiled and nodded at my mother, but stood rooted there as I found myself scanning the room for any sign of Kyria. I had yet to thank her for the note she'd left me. But no, I didn't spot her. Xadalyn wasn't there either.
"Let's get something to eat before Justin faints from hunger," Dad said, forcing me to tear my eyes away from the crowd.
"Right. Come on, Justin." I joined my sister and peered at the food. She was having something that looked like bread, and she seemed to be enjoying it. "See, it's not so bad, is it?" I told her jokingly.
Randomly, I picked up something that looked like a brownie and munched at it, only to find that it tasted a bit like cheese sprinkled lightly with pepper. "This is pretty good," I let Justin know as I turned the thing around, looking at it from every angle.
I continued to chew thoughtfully, waiting for Xadalyn's arrival, or perhaps Kyria's. Every so often, my gaze drifted back to the balcony that lay behind the heavy draperies.
Once we'd arrived at the banquet hall, Dad urged Sarah to try something. She nodded silently and drifted away to sample the food at the buffet table. I rolled my eyes to myself, glad that she was finally giving the princess act a rest.
I looked around the room and immediately felt a little less hungry and a lot more awkward. Maybe Justin, Sarah, and I should have put on the local attire, because now we were really sticking out and more than one pair of eyes were turned our way.
"Help yourself Justin, and I'm sure you're hungry too Xan, don't feel you have to wait on your father and I..."
I smiled and nodded at my mother, but stood rooted there as I found myself scanning the room for any sign of Kyria. I had yet to thank her for the note she'd left me. But no, I didn't spot her. Xadalyn wasn't there either.
"Let's get something to eat before Justin faints from hunger," Dad said, forcing me to tear my eyes away from the crowd.
"Right. Come on, Justin." I joined my sister and peered at the food. She was having something that looked like bread, and she seemed to be enjoying it. "See, it's not so bad, is it?" I told her jokingly.
Randomly, I picked up something that looked like a brownie and munched at it, only to find that it tasted a bit like cheese sprinkled lightly with pepper. "This is pretty good," I let Justin know as I turned the thing around, looking at it from every angle.
I continued to chew thoughtfully, waiting for Xadalyn's arrival, or perhaps Kyria's. Every so often, my gaze drifted back to the balcony that lay behind the heavy draperies.
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~Liz~
I feel a little as though Max stiffens a little as a number of people look in our direction, their conversations pausing for a moment, although they do start again almost immediately. I squeeze my husband's hand reassuringly, reassurance going both ways given that I feel far happier with him here next to me than I would without...
As we head over to get something to eat, I feel somewhat relieved to see Sarah actually eating. Strangely enough, right now I'm more worried about her than Justin, and Justin's the one for whom the food really will be 'alien'.
*I'd love for you to join me but I'm worried about Sarah. Do you think Xan can keep her occupied?*
The confirmation that Max would like me there makes me smile, but at the same time his comment about Sarah causes something of a frown. He's right, she could decide to make something of it, but really, as we've been saying to each other on the way over, we can't spend every minute with her... I might sound like I don't care - which is far from being the truth - but if we're going to stay here for any time, and we're going to be happy, she NEEDS to get over this...
*I don't know, but the mood that she's in, I can't help wondering if she would get upset at me being there anyway...* I shake my head sadly. *I wish I knew what I could do to make this better for her, but whatever I try, it just seems like she rejects...* I hate feeling like this, so helpless when it comes to my children, but when it comes to Sarah at the moment, I just don't know...
Looking over to where Xan is eating now, I reach out to him. *Xan, would you be able to keep an eye on Sarah, see that she's okay if I stay with your father while he's talking to Larek...?* I ask of him, feeling that his presence would probably be more popular with her at the moment than mine anyway... When I'm not there she gives the impression of wanting me, yet when I am, she basically tells me to go away...
~Liz~
I feel a little as though Max stiffens a little as a number of people look in our direction, their conversations pausing for a moment, although they do start again almost immediately. I squeeze my husband's hand reassuringly, reassurance going both ways given that I feel far happier with him here next to me than I would without...
As we head over to get something to eat, I feel somewhat relieved to see Sarah actually eating. Strangely enough, right now I'm more worried about her than Justin, and Justin's the one for whom the food really will be 'alien'.
*I'd love for you to join me but I'm worried about Sarah. Do you think Xan can keep her occupied?*
The confirmation that Max would like me there makes me smile, but at the same time his comment about Sarah causes something of a frown. He's right, she could decide to make something of it, but really, as we've been saying to each other on the way over, we can't spend every minute with her... I might sound like I don't care - which is far from being the truth - but if we're going to stay here for any time, and we're going to be happy, she NEEDS to get over this...
*I don't know, but the mood that she's in, I can't help wondering if she would get upset at me being there anyway...* I shake my head sadly. *I wish I knew what I could do to make this better for her, but whatever I try, it just seems like she rejects...* I hate feeling like this, so helpless when it comes to my children, but when it comes to Sarah at the moment, I just don't know...
Looking over to where Xan is eating now, I reach out to him. *Xan, would you be able to keep an eye on Sarah, see that she's okay if I stay with your father while he's talking to Larek...?* I ask of him, feeling that his presence would probably be more popular with her at the moment than mine anyway... When I'm not there she gives the impression of wanting me, yet when I am, she basically tells me to go away...
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If Only...
The Important Thing
Home for Christmas
I Knew Him Before (PB fic)
Love Always...
The First Time Around - New!
Dreams and Reality
Reality Revealed
Family Connections
When Love and Loss Collide
When Friendship and Love Combine - New!
If Only...
The Important Thing
Home for Christmas
I Knew Him Before (PB fic)
Love Always...
The First Time Around - New!
Alexander
I looked up to see my Mom looking my way. I smiled, still chewing slowly. Xan, would you be able to keep an eye on Sarah, see that she's okay if I stay with your father while he's talking to Larek...? she asked me telepathically. Oh, right, Larek was here. I couldn't smother the curiosity I harboured for what they were about to discuss, but I trusted them and knew that I would be called if I had to be included.
I glanced over at Sarah, who seemed occupied enough now. When she was full, there was no telling how she was going to behave. But she was my sister and growing up with her, one had to get used to temper tantrums in order to survive. Mom was probably worried about leaving Sarah alone because of the way she'd been acting lately. Couldn't blame her.
You go ahead, Mom. I can handle Sarah and Justin for a while, I assured my mother with a smile, and then added, Don't forget to eat.
I looked up to see my Mom looking my way. I smiled, still chewing slowly. Xan, would you be able to keep an eye on Sarah, see that she's okay if I stay with your father while he's talking to Larek...? she asked me telepathically. Oh, right, Larek was here. I couldn't smother the curiosity I harboured for what they were about to discuss, but I trusted them and knew that I would be called if I had to be included.
I glanced over at Sarah, who seemed occupied enough now. When she was full, there was no telling how she was going to behave. But she was my sister and growing up with her, one had to get used to temper tantrums in order to survive. Mom was probably worried about leaving Sarah alone because of the way she'd been acting lately. Couldn't blame her.
You go ahead, Mom. I can handle Sarah and Justin for a while, I assured my mother with a smile, and then added, Don't forget to eat.
*Justin*
I sit down with Sarah and Xan, glad to see that Sarah is eating something afterall, in spite of her earlier words about not trying any of the food here. "See, it's not that bad," I comment, as I see her expression. She wasn't gagging or anything, so I'm guessing she didn't hate it.
I take a bite of the same thing she's trying and I'm pleased at the taste. It's not nearly as spicy as some of the other stuff, and in fact, is very sweet. I next try the chocolate thing that Xan picked up and I nearly fall off my chair. It's not chocolate. It tastes like hot pepper jack cheese, only way hotter! I grab the sweet bread and take a bite, trying to dull the spices before taking a glug of water.
Of course, even the water is strangely flavored here, all thick and somewhat reddish, but it does help.
"Woah," I say as I catch my breath. "I'll have to take that one in smaller bites."
*Max*
The kids seem to be settled as I head over to the buffet table with Liz. Some of the dishes I remember from yesterday morning. Others are unfamiliar. Two particular items, while unfamiliar, seem to attract my attention and I almost recognise them. I decide these must have been favorites in my old life, or perhaps, ones I particularly didn't like.
"I don't know what these are, but they seem familiar so I'm going to try them," I tell Liz in English, putting them on my plate. I wonder if my half-human taste-buds will percieve them the same way as I once did.
I wonder briefly how unusual it might be for the king of Antar to be serving himself at a buffet table. Am I creating a scandal or is this the norm at an event like this? Afterall, everyone here has rank of some sort, I believe. Well, it hardly matter. I'm comfortable getting food and if it's a social faux-pas, I'm sure Antar will get over it.
When Liz is ready as well, we walk past where the children are. I spare a glance at Sarah, noting that she seems to be settled with her brother and Justin. I feel as 'though I'm watching a much younger child than Sarah's 15 years. Xan, on the other hand, seems to have aged two years in the last two days. *Thanks Xan,* I tell my son, hoping he can sense the pride I feel for him.
*It looks like she'll be all right,* I confirm with Liz as we continue to Larak's table. The others with him immediately rise, bowing slightly at me before moving away to grant us privacy.
"Good morning, Larak," I say as I take a seat beside him. "Thank you for your help last night at the meeting, and for the additional guards you posted. They did an exemplary job."
I sit down with Sarah and Xan, glad to see that Sarah is eating something afterall, in spite of her earlier words about not trying any of the food here. "See, it's not that bad," I comment, as I see her expression. She wasn't gagging or anything, so I'm guessing she didn't hate it.
I take a bite of the same thing she's trying and I'm pleased at the taste. It's not nearly as spicy as some of the other stuff, and in fact, is very sweet. I next try the chocolate thing that Xan picked up and I nearly fall off my chair. It's not chocolate. It tastes like hot pepper jack cheese, only way hotter! I grab the sweet bread and take a bite, trying to dull the spices before taking a glug of water.
Of course, even the water is strangely flavored here, all thick and somewhat reddish, but it does help.
"Woah," I say as I catch my breath. "I'll have to take that one in smaller bites."
*Max*
The kids seem to be settled as I head over to the buffet table with Liz. Some of the dishes I remember from yesterday morning. Others are unfamiliar. Two particular items, while unfamiliar, seem to attract my attention and I almost recognise them. I decide these must have been favorites in my old life, or perhaps, ones I particularly didn't like.
"I don't know what these are, but they seem familiar so I'm going to try them," I tell Liz in English, putting them on my plate. I wonder if my half-human taste-buds will percieve them the same way as I once did.
I wonder briefly how unusual it might be for the king of Antar to be serving himself at a buffet table. Am I creating a scandal or is this the norm at an event like this? Afterall, everyone here has rank of some sort, I believe. Well, it hardly matter. I'm comfortable getting food and if it's a social faux-pas, I'm sure Antar will get over it.
When Liz is ready as well, we walk past where the children are. I spare a glance at Sarah, noting that she seems to be settled with her brother and Justin. I feel as 'though I'm watching a much younger child than Sarah's 15 years. Xan, on the other hand, seems to have aged two years in the last two days. *Thanks Xan,* I tell my son, hoping he can sense the pride I feel for him.
*It looks like she'll be all right,* I confirm with Liz as we continue to Larak's table. The others with him immediately rise, bowing slightly at me before moving away to grant us privacy.
"Good morning, Larak," I say as I take a seat beside him. "Thank you for your help last night at the meeting, and for the additional guards you posted. They did an exemplary job."
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I spot Max, Liz, Xan, Sarah and Justin arrive at the dining room and thankfully none of them have seemed to see me just yet. I had hoped to talk to Nicolas about Max before but have been putting it off. Luckily Nicolas is to busy reading the morning paper to notice them just yet.
I also notice Daimeon come in just after them his face looking like he fell off a cliff, considering Skyler’s fighting skills he should be lucky he doesn’t look worse. I watch as Daimeon takes a seat out of Larek’s line of vision but Larek seems to notice him and his much bruised face but doesn’t say anything.
I turn back to Nicolas who seems very engrossed in whatever it he is is reading and then I notice the title of the article flashing. Khivar’s Forces On The Rise. “Nicolas, I need to tell you something.” I say trying to get his attention.
“What?” he asks not even tearing his eyes away from his reading. “I don’t want you to get angry…I should have probably asked your opinion but you weren’t around and I was running out of time.” I say
He finally looks up at me and I try and steady my nerves, from what I saw from Max’s connection, Nicolas has met Max before and it wasn’t a pleasant sort of meeting. And I had a distinct feeling that my cousin knew all along that my father was alive and well, therefore meaning my seal would not be activated.
I finally just spit it out. “Max Evans is here.” At first he stares at me unbelieving but as I nod towards the direction where Max and Larek are now sitting and talking. As soon as he spots Max his eyes glow with anger and he is out of his seat and stalking over there faster than I thought possible. However Larek’s guards must have noticed too because before he is within ten feet of them, Nicolas has three sets of guns pointed at him.
“Lord Nicolas?” Larek asks him in a way as if daring him to try something. Larek’s been trying to get Nicolas imprisoned for decades and I’m sure he thinks an attempt at attacking Max will in sue just that. “I see you’ve met King Max.” Larek finishes as I get closer. Did he just call Max king?
“He no longer rules here.” Nicolas says through clenched teeth. “Antar has a ruler.” He finishes and I snap out of the fact that Larek just called Max ‘king’. I step in between Nicolas and Larek’s guards. “They will lower there weapons, now.”
Larek seems unsure of what to do and looks to Max. So this was happening right under my nose, I didn’t even see it coming. Larek wants Max to have his throne back. “Xada, Nicolas threatened Max on more than one occasion, if I’m not mistaken and he should be arrested.” Larek says and I feel Nicolas practically seething behind me.
“That’s not going to happen.” I say keeping my voice steady, I also notice out of the corner of my eye, my guards also raising their weapons against Larek’s guards, probably not liking the fact that they now have their guns pointed at their Queen.
Nicolas starts to speak, "Last time I checked Larek, you were King of Taltos not Antar, You have no right to arrest people." he says with a smirk
I spot Max, Liz, Xan, Sarah and Justin arrive at the dining room and thankfully none of them have seemed to see me just yet. I had hoped to talk to Nicolas about Max before but have been putting it off. Luckily Nicolas is to busy reading the morning paper to notice them just yet.
I also notice Daimeon come in just after them his face looking like he fell off a cliff, considering Skyler’s fighting skills he should be lucky he doesn’t look worse. I watch as Daimeon takes a seat out of Larek’s line of vision but Larek seems to notice him and his much bruised face but doesn’t say anything.
I turn back to Nicolas who seems very engrossed in whatever it he is is reading and then I notice the title of the article flashing. Khivar’s Forces On The Rise. “Nicolas, I need to tell you something.” I say trying to get his attention.
“What?” he asks not even tearing his eyes away from his reading. “I don’t want you to get angry…I should have probably asked your opinion but you weren’t around and I was running out of time.” I say
He finally looks up at me and I try and steady my nerves, from what I saw from Max’s connection, Nicolas has met Max before and it wasn’t a pleasant sort of meeting. And I had a distinct feeling that my cousin knew all along that my father was alive and well, therefore meaning my seal would not be activated.
I finally just spit it out. “Max Evans is here.” At first he stares at me unbelieving but as I nod towards the direction where Max and Larek are now sitting and talking. As soon as he spots Max his eyes glow with anger and he is out of his seat and stalking over there faster than I thought possible. However Larek’s guards must have noticed too because before he is within ten feet of them, Nicolas has three sets of guns pointed at him.
“Lord Nicolas?” Larek asks him in a way as if daring him to try something. Larek’s been trying to get Nicolas imprisoned for decades and I’m sure he thinks an attempt at attacking Max will in sue just that. “I see you’ve met King Max.” Larek finishes as I get closer. Did he just call Max king?
“He no longer rules here.” Nicolas says through clenched teeth. “Antar has a ruler.” He finishes and I snap out of the fact that Larek just called Max ‘king’. I step in between Nicolas and Larek’s guards. “They will lower there weapons, now.”
Larek seems unsure of what to do and looks to Max. So this was happening right under my nose, I didn’t even see it coming. Larek wants Max to have his throne back. “Xada, Nicolas threatened Max on more than one occasion, if I’m not mistaken and he should be arrested.” Larek says and I feel Nicolas practically seething behind me.
“That’s not going to happen.” I say keeping my voice steady, I also notice out of the corner of my eye, my guards also raising their weapons against Larek’s guards, probably not liking the fact that they now have their guns pointed at their Queen.
Nicolas starts to speak, "Last time I checked Larek, you were King of Taltos not Antar, You have no right to arrest people." he says with a smirk
