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Now normally arge group like this would be at least a little ufortable with me. Usually I end up
distracted by all the threads streaming between people, blocking my vision and generally giving me a
headache. But oddly enough I’m actually fairly rxed. Everyone here is actually sitting near their best
friends and partners and the result is that all the threads. here are short and not blocking my view in
any way. Okay, so apparently the solution to my problem with crowds is that everyone just needs to
stand directly next to the people they love at all times. It would make my life a lot easier. Maybe I
should start matchmaking for the sake sanity. Yeah or not… But it is really nice being able to see
everyone’s faces with no issues. The meal is going well, everyone is chatting and enjoying themselves
while we stuff ourselves sil
silly. Megan, Kiara and I chose to set up a self–serve type meal with a bunch of serving tter’s all in
the middle of the table so everyone can just help themselves. Kiara is still eating a lot more than you
would expect a girl her age and size to eat but I think maybe a bit less than she was yesterday so
maybe it’s slowing down again to normal. It’s a good sign. I think. Dr Dae said she would drop by again
soon to ch*ck in and I think she will be happy with Kiara’s progress, not that I would be able to tell with
how cranky she seems most of the time. I was a little worried that Alpha Kohen and his wife Marie
would be ufortable since they don’t really know anyone here too well and, like Bemy, they
probably have somet issues with other Shifters treating them formally. But I shouldn’t have been
concerned, Alpha Kohen is just so FRIENDLY it’s impossible to be awkward around him for long. Not to
mention Maire is just so sweet and approachable and throw in baby Mika who is the
ultimate ice breaker. Apparently basically every adult here is a baby person. After we finished eating we
sort of all ended up moving around, swapping seats so we could chat with different people. The women
all smiled and awwed after the baby for a few minutes then moved on, the men however have been
taking turns passing her around and generally obsessing over
her.
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‘Since having my daughter I’ve realised that the only thing more adorable than her is her in my
husband’s arms. There’s just something about a man being sweet to a baby that tugs at my heart.”
Marie watches her husband dreamily while Darrien hands Mika back to him. I think back to when it
was Bemy’s turn to hold her and I can’t help but agree.
“You’re not wrong. But I don’t think the age of the child makes that much difference. It’s adorable just
seeing them interact with the kids in general.” I point out, gesturing to Bemy who is currently trying to
convince Logan and Kiara to teach him their secret codenguage. Kiara is shaking her head
adamantly, hair flicking about her ears and Logan has his arms.
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crossed over his ch*st as he bluntly refuses.
“No. If we tell you then it won’t be a secret!” He argues.
“That’s exactly what I’m worried about!” Bemy objects. Kiara giggles and Bemy cracks a
smile.
“I see your point.” Marie says with a wink. Megan takes the chance to speak up.
“My brother is getting attached. Have you worked out where she’s going to stay?
Hopefully not too far away. I have to admit I will miss her if she can’t at least visit us.” Megan says with
a sigh. Amber leans over the table towards me and grins.
“You had better tell them before I do.” Shements.
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“Sure. I’ll grab Bemy, we can make an announcement or something.” I reply. Megan’s eyes
widen.
“An announcement? Oooh there are so many possibilities!” She seems waaay more excited. than I
would have expected. I wave Bemy and Kiara over. Logan follows along. Maggie is sitting with Aaron
who has been here all afternoon and has somehow not said a word. Even more impressively, he and
Maggie seem to be in the middle of a full on conversation. Maggie is the only one speaking, he’s just
nodding regrly and she’s happy enough. I’d say he’s just being polite sitting with her, but she keeps
offering him treats that she prepared and he is enjoying a steady stream of snacks so I really doubt he
minds.
“Did you need something sweetheart?” Bemy leans down and presses a k*ss into my hair which
momentarily leaves me brain dead.
“Uh… oh. Megan was asking what the n is for Kiara.” I prompt him. Bemy grins.
“Well, we looked into options, and we spoke to Kiara about what she would like to do and we’ve
decided that Kiara is going to stay here with us.” Bemy announces. Kiaraes over and slips her
hand into mine, squeezing it tightly. The room erupts into a chaotic ramble as everyone congrattes
us and her while trying to remain calm and somewhat serious as they remember WHY Kiara needs a
new home. Still, everyone is about as happy as they can be int the situation. Even Aaron takes the
chance to speak to Kiara, out loud and everything.
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“Good choice.” Okay, so he gave her two words. But that’s pretty decent for him and she turns to me in
excitement, I’m guessing because she got him to speak. She’s caught onto the game I y trying to
get him to talk and seems to be ying it on hard mode since she isn’t speaking either.
“Congrattions Alpha Kane, Miss Gale. Would you like me to find the appropriate documentation
regarding Kiara staying here?” Alex approaches us and offers.
“That would be great.” I tell him cheerfull
“Great, if you could both sign here.” He slides a piece of paper out of the bag he has with him. that
contains theptop he carries everywhere. Bemy reads over the paper.
“Alex… when did you prepare this document? I didn’t think it would be so easy to find.”
Bemy asks. Alex grins and speaks more confidently than I’ve ever heard him.
“Hey Shaun, when did I sort out the custody papers for Kiara?” He says loudly. Shaun leans around
from where he’s speaking to Amber.
“Those papers? You’ve been carrying them around for at least two weeks now, right? Or was
it longer than that?” Shaun muses loudly.
“A bit longer I think.” Alex says thoughtfully.
“Okay, okay, we get it. We’re predictable and you don’t need Amber around to tell the future.”
Iugh.
“Oh, no, I wouldn’t say that. I just want it noted that once again, I am your most efficient and productive
employee. Not that I would say it myself.” Alex grins and Iugh. What the hell is going on? What
happened to shy, anxious Alex? I eye his ss. It’s mostly empty, but the little bit left in the ss is a
familiar goldish colour.
“Hey Cam, did you happen to bring your feline, catnip booze?” I ask and she nods.
“Yep. I figured it’s more–fun if everyone has the chance to get drunk. I did adjust it so it shouldn’t be as
strong now. Although I haven’t tested it yet.” Shements with a mischievous grin.
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“Right… well I think you actually have.” I say pointedly gesturing to Alex.
“Huh, so it seems like it still takes less than a standard drink to take effect. I pretty much halved the
catnip dose. Maybe different Shifters have different sensitivity levels?” She muses as she pulls out her
phone and starts taking notes.
“If you need more data, I think Shaun drank some too.” Amber chimes in. Shaun seems like his usual
charming self, but he has his arm draped over Amber’s shoulders and given how tongue tied he’s been
acting around hertely, I’m going to assume his sudden chill is alcohol induced. Why do I want to
make Aaron drink it? Maybe it would make him more talkative? Okay, actually that might be scary. Wait
a second. I don’t think I’ve heard from Harry in entirely too long. It’s not like him to be so quiet.
“Guys… where is Harry?”
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