Exton

Chloe squeals as Ob swings her into the air. Her wings flap, catching the draft.

Miko and his brothers stay close, watching their antics. As she falls back into his hands, she gives him the image of another toss. He laughs and obliges her. The jewel tones in her hair flash, glittering with her happiness. Pandora touches his mind, letting him know that Stoney and Alise had arrived with their little ones.

Chloe squeals even louder, images of Tara and Tomas mixed up with Gracie and Mera. Her small hand reaches toward the door as she looks at him with big pleading eyes.

"Si... si Gitanilla. We go down now. Mamacita was just checking on the family arrangements! No... Erik and Star are bringing Mera. They just aren't here yet. Soon... patience... we are going..."

A door open as they head down the hall of the second floor. An older woman with long dark hair calls to him. "Josephito?"

He nods to her. "Si, Maestra Marie?" Chloe buries her face in his hair, peeking at the woman.

"I am sorry we did not come to see you when we arrived. We wanted Mother to rest a bit before we came to see you. Re'mi let me know they are here. Will you tell your wife we will be down in a moment?" She smiles at Chloe. "Bon jour mon petite. I understand your pa'pa calls you gitanilla... may I?"

Chloe stares at her with big eyes, shaking her head just a little. "Non? Alright. I will call you Chloe until you decide if I am a good person or not." She smiles at Chloe. "Look inside mon petite Chloe. Listen to your heart. It is a Gargouille gift. Look at their energy."

She blows a kiss to Chloe and disappears back into her room. The little girl sends an image of Tomas with long dark hair hugging the woman's leg. The feel of the sending had a questioning feel.

"Si, that is Tio Stoney's mama. But it is secret for Tante Alise that she is here. You no tell." He held a finger to her lips and Chloe giggles. She puts her hand over her lips and giggles again.

As soon as they are in the main hall, she is reaching for her cousins with her mind. Eyes grow big, staring at Alise, then Stoney. He dips his head, hiding behind his loose hair in an almost forgotten gesture.

He glances at Ob as Alise stares at him. "Chiot? Just what have you done?"

"Non, Mon Chaton. I have done nothing... bad. I have just..."

His words are cut off by the soft melodic voice, like water over pebbles. "Oui, Re'mi has done nothing wrong, Alli. As long as you do not mind a surprise visit from his Abuele and Maman. We wished to see the bebes named properly."

The elder gargoyle holds out her arms. Tomas begins to gurgle at her, reaching to hug. "Ah, they have strong minds! I am so... what word... pleased... no... happy!" She hefts him on her hip. "You look so much like your mama when she would visit in the cemetery, but you have your papa's eyes. Such a handsome little man!"

Stoney grins as Tara reaches for Abuele. The woman catches the movement and offers her free arm so she could hold the twins. "They are beautiful... She has your eyes Alli... and the little one...?" She peeks in the carrier as Stoney flips back the cover. Abuele smiles. "Beautiful... Three beautiful little girls, one handsome little man." Her eyes catch Ike in the background.

"So... when are the girls having bebes?"

Ike squeaks and disappears into tho kitchen.