“But, she can’t do anything to her, under the terms of the peace marker?” “That doesn’t stop Isabellani being worried.“ Corky grinned. Nathan sipped his drink then nodded.

“I would have thought, she and her sister what’s her name “ “Princess Besise?” “That’s it, would have said goodbye to their Kets!” “They’re not like that! They expect them to be tough, don’t fuss over them! They’re not shown much love, or affection, its considered a weakness!“

Nathan shook his head. “As for the Vendaran’s “ Cxao interrupted. “Actually they treat their Kets quite differently, though the females are more dominant than the males, they allow them to have emotions, to be responsive and intuitive?"

Ortora, was on a small communication device, it was linked to the Vendaran craft, now leaving orbit, as they said their goodbyes, the others joined her, to say theirs!

Becci was talking to Soniette, she glanced over watching them? How different’ from what she had thought.

On the next level, the other Vendarans were also saying their farewells, the same little twinge of emotion as they finished the transmission, to turn as Cxan moved with Coleja, towards them.

He asked them if there was anything they needed.
At first they were apprehensive, but soon it seemed everyone was getting along surprisingly well!

Elsewhere, Princess Narya watched, she was not the least bit emotional as she organized a few things and sorted out various utilities, for everyone to help them, prepare for the evening.

Lianne was parsing data, we could call it holding a conversation, with Desiree and Tanya.
“Takes after Juanna of the Phaketsut that one. Though a lot colder.“ Liana had remembered Juanna, bubbly very alive and demanding, but not as cold as this one.

The banquet, brought to its conclusion? Surprise, surprise, the Kets had actually BEHAVED. "I think they realised, there was nothing to be gained, from misbehaving!

The presence of La Toyah, might have had some influence on this! She had pointed out to them, reminded them. They could, be on the same team, as the very individual they were in dispute with?

Who wants to lose? NOT one of them. I think their families have instilled it into them. PLUS they will have heard by now, about the trophy won by Cistera, for Fendiq. Back in the mix and up for grabs?

To some like the Jogarth or the Vendarans, worth fighting for, or NOT as may be the case." She laughed, as Cxao now grinned.

"The Ka is going to have a word with Ocasa before he leaves, I mentioned to him, that he really has it in for the Jogarth, I caught him the other day, having a go at Margise, who is friends with Anora. His language was most unpleasant and oh yes, unacceptable behavior!” 

Luka shook his head. “It will be good, to have the place empty of the kets! Fighting amongst themselves, pretending to be like adults! I just expected more from Ocasa.

Tan stared at him, angry at hearing of Ocasa’s actions towards one of her favourite Kets, she demanded to know "MORE..”

"Margise had had words with Tovinak and had been courteous. polite but to the point succinct. She made it clear that she would be looking after Aramia who she had encountered in the ‘corridor’ returning from having visited her father almost in tears.

She made it clear, that she did not expect to see more bruises on Aramia! OR, she would be showing her mama! Ah the Haphketsut Cistera? He muttered but said little else under his breath of any consequence. I think he got the message though, loud and clear. No messing around from Margise!

As you may, or may not know, Tovinak is joining us, onboard the Raptor for our trip to Cisteron, where we are headed, after we've dropped the Kets off at the satellite?“

"I was in sector E7 doing some maintenance, helping Tovinak aligning some data ports, when Ocasa meets Margise in the corridor, stops and gives her a right verbal bashing. The Jogarth, why she should be ashamed and?

I told him I was angry, but he didn’t seem too worried about it. Lianne told me Ocasa would grow out of it and that Margise was quite used to remarks of that nature.” Tanya glanced over to the screen showing the ket’s playing with discs.

Margise, who was with Aramia joining in with Becci and some of the others, thoroughly enjoying herself and definitely one of them.

"She has Royal Invocation, as a Haphket Princess, almost demanded by Becci! I've a good mind to tell her father, the Ka. Poor thing.

Tan was furious. You wait, till I see Ocasa.” Cxao appeared moments later, he had overheard what had taken place? He turned back to her.

"Don't you dare, say anything, certainly NOT to Becci! I'd dread to think what she would do to him if she found out!” Tanya pouted her lips, curling them

"Well Nathan, had better tell him off, or I certainly will, Margise is sooo nice, always a kind word and never a proud one, though she should be. She’s worth more than some of these Royals." Tanya stopped as Cxan grinned. "She is a Royal!" "Haven't you work you are supposed to be doing?!"