" He muttered gazing deep into Ryoko's eyes momentarily. Thrilling to the smile he got in return."You hold our children's hearts and the future of our...empire!" Misaki continued, just as the door to the house again opened.Preceding the reappearance of Ayeka entwined with her father as they made their way towards the assembled group.Tenchi studied the princess carefully, it was clear she'd had another emotional outburst from the way Ayeka's eyes were shining. Yet now her expression towards Azusa. We headed back on the dancefloor. Chris grabbed my head and we started kissing, while I ground up on him facing him. I was guessing his drinks must've finally been kicking in, because I felt a little tension rising from his pants. I looked down at the rising bulge and back at his eyes, then bit my lip."Ya know, Bryce said we could do it this time. Like we always wanted," Chris said. I knew what he was talking about. It was mainly his fantasy, but the drinks must really be making me think weird,. "For any of the things you have done today." This time it was Ephus's mouth that dropped open as Hera, Athena and Aphrodite all fell to the floor prostrate. Ephus was actually blushing himself at this."Please! I am just a simple man or godling, whatever I am. I am also uncomfortable when you do this." A shocked Ephus stated.Still not raising her head Hera stated, "Ephus, godling, you are more than any simple being. You are the savior of races. Please never forget that." Turning Hera embraced. Penny pulled herself together and vowed to be extra nice to Mark when he returned. *** Later that evening Penny was back on the same couch, sitting next to Mark while they watched TV. He had been happy to hear about Alyssa’s dinner invitation, but after a long day was more interested in sitting down with his wife snuggled up in his arms. For half an hour they watched the latest home renovation reality TV show, grumbling good-naturedly about how this was all there ever seemed to be to watch at.