Technically, Lana was supposed to use a ship to get to the school this time around so she abided by the instructions provided by Oscar. Soon, she and her entourage were escorted to a parking spot and given directions on where to go. It was a Friday evening and she noticed her room was not empty when she arrived. She smiled and rushed into Sil's arms.
Chucky stood by the side truly baffled once again. This boy was a completely different person around this winged person. Did she cast a spell on him? Should he ask Quinn about this? Then he realized Quinn already knew based on his reaction to her dinner that day. The Cursed is strange and this boy seemed to fit right along with that. Sil quickly went to caser and picked up Owen. He then picked up Olivia and spun around eliciting giggles from his offspring.
Lana smiled watching him with his babies. Chucky marveled that there was potential for this boy to act like a normal person. He clearly loved this winged woman and their children. Shalt posted himself outside their door.
"Chucky, Griddlebone said it's okay for you to pet a kitten if you'd like."
"Um… Aren't those king-tier beasts?"
Lana shrugged, "they are my friends. She was extending an invitation to you as a result of your relationship with Sil."
Chucky looked at Lana then Griddlebone. He cautiously walked toward the mother king-tier with a hand out, palm up. Griddlebone smiled at him which made him stop thinking it was a snarl. Lana grinned watching the interaction.
One of the kittens jumped into Chucky's arms, licked his face and wrapped is tentacles round the back of his neck.
Lana laughed, "understand these kittens have been raised in my home."
Chucky chuckled, "I think I get it now. He is a cutie isn't he." Chucky sat on the floor to play with the kitten. Suddenly he was swarmed with the rest.
The babies saw the kittens on the floor and needed to join in the fun. They squirmed until they were released from their parent's grasps. As the couple watched poor Chucky get attacked by kitten and baby, "So, Sil, what do you want to do for dinner tonight?"
"You."
Lana laughed, "that's dessert. Order in would be best I think."
"I'll eat whatever you order."
Lana pulled out the hotel's interactive room service tablet. She tapped a bunch of things to make sure everyone ate. "Any preferences Chucky?"
"Hot and tasty sounds good."
Lana chuckled, "okay, ordering you a gorgeous brunette…"
"WHAT?" Chucky responded.
Lana laughed, "Joking!"
A while later, there was a knock at the door. Shalt opened it and peaked inside, "room service?"
Lana nodded, "come in as well. I got you a steak."
For Chucky, she ordered brown noodles with vegetables and a steak. Shalt got a steak as well, cooked to his liking.
The children got steamed vegetables.
The parents got soup and salad and Sil also got a steak.
Chucky decided to make conversation, "how did you two meet?"
"In school. He was so sexy I refused to take no for an answer." Lana smirked.
Sil responded, "she was amazing. Always has been."
"Lana, did you get bullied because of your wings?"
Lana shook her head, "these are a new development." She then explained to Chucky how she got her wings. He stopped eating mid-chew, listening to each word.
"Pardon me, but you don't look that strong," Chucky said after he finished chewing.
"I don't look that strong, either," Sil said, "nor do I act it. Only when I use my ability do I feel safe. I need to learn from my Lana how to be strong. But I'm failing. I wish Vorden and Raten were here as well."
"I'm sorry, My Love. I wish I could help."
Sil put his arm around her shoulder, not wanting to interfere with her eating, "you do. Every time I'm near you, I feel calmer. I feel like the past can't get to me. But out here…"
Sil could find no words to keep going so Lana just patted his leg and told him to finish his dinner.
"Lana I know you're important to the faction, but what's the story here?"
Lana then explain the secret marriage, her Family, what her position relative to the Cursed. She wasn't overly detailed but enough her husband's keeper would understand more. Lana stole a glance at Sil's hand to make sure his ring finger was still bare.
"Do you two talk much or does my husband give you the cold shoulder?"
Chucky hesitated. He didn't want to start a fight. "He talks a little and very quietly. I often have to ask him to repeat because it's dead silent and I wasn't expecting him to speak so I wasn't paying attention. Then he gets frustrated because I wasn't paying attention."
Lana nodded, "He was raised that he was special and treated differently. So, he's a bit spoiled…." She grinned at Sil, "I'm guilty of it as well. He's gone and when he comes home, I just want to give him everything I can."
She looked at Sil lovingly, "it's also why he's lost now. Vorden and Raten protected him. Sheltered him. They made him this way. They need to undo what they did."
Sil sharply looked at Lana getting ready to throw a tantrum over the "undo" statement. When he saw her face, he couldn't do it. She was right, and he knew it.
Lana looked at the babies and decided it was bathtime. Sil insisted on helping. Before long, the kids were clean, got to play in the tub and played more with their daddy. Soon after, daddy was reciting a certain comic book. Chucky peeked the crack in their door and watched as Sil once again acted out the comic for his kids, just as he did with Deal not long ago.
When Sil was done, Lana winked at the door then closed it. Olivia was asleep before Owen. Sil's son just didn't want to miss the show.
Lana pulled her husband into bed once the babies were asleep. "Sil, are you okay?"
Sil pulled his wife close, "I just need to be with you tonight." Lana knew in that moment, she was a band aid but just like Vorden and Raten, she let him have what he needed.
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