“No, Mage Arch. They are remaining well within the original boundary of the no go zone.”“What of a drone strike?” Roxanne asked out of curiosi...y.“That we could do, though I’m reluctant to tip our hand at the moment,” Arch replied as we watched the Vultoqi spilling out into the area originally covered by the first fortress.“More patripure coming through,” Arwen announced as other Seers including Galadriel came into the tent.“Wonder what they are up to?” I mused, concern written all over my. " Julie smiled and nodded.Mark continued, "Safiya you sleep upstairs tonight in case any of the children need something; the AI will alert you if needed. Shahana, you will sleep with me tonight. AI can you wake me at 07:30 in the morning if I am not already up." Affirmative."Two weeks after leaving Earth orbit things were running smoothly in Mark's pod. Shahana was an excellent boss concubine and had things well organised -- sex, cooking and child minding. A few times a week they ate in the. "How 'bout some biscuits and homemade fig preserves?" she asked."That sounds wonderful!" I told her.A few minutes later, she brought in the coffee pot."Here's what's left. The men folk done left early this morning for the baseball thing. I'm gonna finish up, and go see my sister in Yonkers. If you gets hungry, I figure you done know your way around a kitchen," she told me. "But for the life of me, I don't know where you learned it." Have a nice time, Prissy. And thanks for the breakfast!" I. The girl's pretty face fell and outrage spread across her features. "No fair! You haven't taken us there in ages!"Maeve swallowed and laughed. "We were there for your birthday barely two weeks ago!"She flushed and muttered, "Oh, yeah." Oh, yeah," Maeve chuckled, shaking her head. "Besides, I am sure we will probably go for dinner before Shameera leaves, assuming she likes it." Oh, you'll love it, Aunt Shameera. The food is great!" Alex gushed, practically bouncing in her seat.I savored.