#odyssey

"I think there's probably a system on this boat to heat up a pan that doesn't involve magic."

"Unless you think the chum who was here before subsided entirely on sushi, but that'd be some damn crunchy rice..."

"I'll look for it" And she does

Thistle gently picks up the Never - for all the insults she might shoot at Citrine, she handles the little chimera with delicate care. Five good turns of the key to wind her back up.

"I wonder how they reacted when she appeared in front of her?"

Snerk. "Bet that was somethin'."

"No kidding" A grin of wolf like teeth "Darn thistle, whatever happens no one is going to forget YOUR party"

"Damn straight."

"Not to say I TOLD You so... but since you're trapped on a boat with me... " A grin "I knew they'd treat you special. Mom's spread was fantastic"

A touch of a blush. "Yeah, it was pretty cool."

"Almost as cool as you, mi amigo.. pardon , Amiga"