Exton

There isn't a dry eye in the group as Stoney finishes his serenade. Keon is staring at something just past Grace's shoulder. The look on his face is loving, yet so sad. Ike rises from Monty's lap and takes the guitar from Stoney.

"Enough. This is a party Bro..."

Her fingers dance over the strings, bringing out the rapid fire play of a gypsy melody. Ob rises grinning at Monty.

"Come mi amor... let's show them what true men can do."

The two of them step to the dance floor, tapping out the rhythm with their toes for a bit. The family begins to clap out the beat. Monty grins and begins to Flamenco.

Ob retaliates with a bit of the Rhambisso. Their feet fly, each giving the floor to the other on line breaks. They are laughing, smirking until they are nearly dancing in tandem, reacting to each other's movements.

The two begin to spin as the end of the song reaches its peak, ending in a slide across the floor on their knees. As the family explodes into applause, Ike says loudly, "Now THAT is a party!"

Tori brings out a portable keyboard and hands Ob a pair of sticks, soon the group is playing impromptu music for the regulars. The mix is varied, some songs never finished before others start. They even slip into modified versions of children's songs, much to the delight of the little ones.

Soon enough, little heads start to droop and a young woman whispers in Pandora's ear. She nods. She introduces herself as Magda, Pandora and Ob's Nanny. The woman announces that if they wanted to enjoy some family time without drowsy children, she would gladly oversee them in the nursery.

The children are settled in the room, cell numbers given for quick contact, and two of Miko's brothers flit inside to take up guard duty. Magda smiles at the assembled parents.

"They take their responsibilities very seriously."

Miko grins as Tonio winks at Rachal as she passes, quickly hiding it from the two demifae. Tonio watches her flit by, but keeps his post. Tara notices and images Rachal with a bulging belly, sending the question to her parents. Stoney blinks, then stares at Alise, with no answer. Ob glances at Tonio, then steps out the door to watch Rachal as she skims down the hall. He motions to Miko, asking him quietly about the two fae.

"No, no... well, si, he may be playing the game, but nono! Rachal... she is a good... no, she is not... Tonio is... playing" He glances back in the room. "Is that what little miss asked?"

He darts back into the room and pulls Tonio aside. Their conversation is high pitched. Tonio flits to the table top, leaning close to Tara. He is very serious as he tells her, "No bambina. I am not as lucky as your papa. Rachal, she is not ready to have her own, when she has such lovely flowers as you and the others for which to care. Perhaps one day I can make her as happy as your mama."

She watches him fly back to his post, nodding as if she understood every word he spoke. She sighs and gives them an image of Rachal with a flat belly. Disappointment colors the image and Chloe holds out a string of pop beads to her cousin. Soon the two are playing quietly.

Keon watches as Star hesitates over leaving Mera with the others. He slides his fingers along the door frame, drawing runes of protection. he makes his way around the others, drawing the runes along the window frame as well. The demifae watch him silently, as do the Gar brothers.

Stoney nods, speaking aloud. "That is appreciated, Keon. The wards have keyed into protective energies. No one will get in here without us noticing a change."

Magda bows to Keon, her large eyes never leaving his face. "I promise My Lord, I will care well for the children. Any of you are welcome to check on us at any time. I will call if there is any need."

He bows back, then steps close to Star, murmuring softly. "Does that help, sister?"

Star nods slowly, obviously uneasy with letting the little one out of her sight. Still, she follows the others down the stairs, glancing back often.