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kissed her softly, and she smiled against his lips. A cleared throat from across the room brought her attention around again. “Oops.”
    He grinned. “Shall I join your conversation? I might be able to fill in a few parts of your history with the Alliance.”
    Minny smirked, and then, a dawning understanding hit her. “Hey, I can make popcorn!”
    Iris smiled. “You bet. You are home now.”
    Tears and smiles were all over her face as she sprinted to the bar area and dug around until she found a pack of microwave popcorn. Two minutes later, her popcorn was ready; she had placed coffee, a soda and had some red licorice on a tray.
    It wasn’t a complete set of favourites, but it was an amazing start.
     
    She was busy sharing popcorn with Imbolt when Athena barked a laugh. “Scatter Brain?”
    Minny smirked. “Yeah. I wasn’t distracted at home; I had a talent for splitting my consciousness. I just didn’t have anything to steer around like I did with the Alliance. So, I probably would have lived my life just being a bit weird if it wasn’t for the Volunteer Project.”
    “Oh, honey, you are still weird.” Selene winked.
    They had slumped onto the floor, and Minny was sharing her snacks with her husband.
    “She was instrumental in evacuating three dozen lost miners in an acid atmosphere, has assisted in negotiations and has been assassinated seventeen times. Each time she was able to walk away because it wasn’t her body on site.” Imbolt was munching on popcorn. They were on their fourth bag.
    She blushed. “It was my job. I was supposed to be doing it.”
    “I know, but your sisters need to know that not only have you been working tirelessly for the Terran cause, but you also have friends and those who think highly of you across the stars.”
    She blinked and looked at her sisters taking in his words. It might have been that they were exhausted, but they looked impressed.
    The late hour suddenly struck her. “Imbolt, how many guestrooms does this place have?”
    He chuckled. “They are down one floor with their own room. The guards will see them to their doors.”
    Iris smirked. “I can take the couch if you don’t mind. That way we can all get a good start in the morning.”
    Imbolt sighed. “Tomorrow morning Minerva and I will be flying out in search of that island. I do not feel we will be good company.”
    Iris looked mutinous, but Athena grabbed her by the hand. “Up you go. We will be able to quiz them about what they find when they get back tomorrow. Don’t worry.”
    Selene winked and gave Minny one more hug. “I am glad you are home, even if you are heavy on the eye liner.”
    Minny laughed and squeezed her. “Have a good night’s sleep.”
    Athena and Iris needed their hugs, and when her sisters were in the custody of the guards, Minny turned back to Imbolt and walked into his arms. She laughed, cried and generally thanked him for bringing her home again.
    “I would bring you the stars themselves if it would make you smile like you are right now.” He caressed her cheek and smiled. “But, we have a long day tomorrow. Let’s get some rest, and you can think about how much you want to thank me for bringing you back to your world.”
    His grin was suggestive.
    She snorted lightly and looked around. “Which way to bed?”
    “Top floor and to the right. It looks out over the entire city. I have a few more arrangements to make.”
    She nodded and headed for the staircase to the upper floor. She had to get her makeup off, and that was going to be an exhausting task on its own.
    After scrubbing, cursing and stumbling, she got her clothing off and crawled into the bed. Imbolt would be along soon, and if he wasn’t, it wasn’t like he actually needed to sleep.
    She pulled the sheets up and snuggled down into the bedding. It was familiar. All the textures and scents were familiar, and she was happy beyond measure to be home again. The only thing that would make it better would be to add Alyla