Tim walked through the third deck. It was just for the show, but he wanted everyone to know that he cared. He traveled to every village and talked with them to determine if they needed or wanted anything.
He left the human village for last because it was where David and Wendy lived. As he entered the common area, he observed Deniece, and the children were at a table where they had played games.
David saw Tim and tapped Wendy's shoulder to indicate Tim was there. She jumped from her seat, ran up to Tim, and held up her arms.
Tim bent down, picked Wendy up, and carried her back to the table. David smiled while Deniece just looked at both kids, and she wondered why the kids acted that way towards Tim.
"Tim, Why do the kids act so differently when you are around? You can see the glow on Wendy's face, and David always smiles."
"I don't know; perhaps I was the one who spoke with them on the ship. When they got out of the cabinet, I was there. We talked about everything before we found you."
"Well, I'm so glad you brought out the best of my children. They're always so happy to see you."
"It's a pleasure to see them. So, what games are we playing?" Tim bent over the table to see what games were there.
"We just finished, and mom would fix something to eat," David replied.
"How about I take you to the little people's place, and we grab bread with stuff on top of it?"
"Can we go, mommy?" Wendy asked.
"Mommy can go if she wants." Tim looked into Deniece's face and smiled as he said that.
"Tim, you don't have to take them someplace to eat; I'll fix it right here." She had that '
I can take care of my kids
' look.
"I am sorry; I didn't mean to upset you." Tim stood up straight. He had an apologetic look.
"Mom, Tim would sometimes take us somewhere to eat and show us what people in that world ate," David said.
"Please, mommy, let's go and eat and see the little people." Wendy placed her two small hands together and stuck out her lower lip.
"Deniece, I didn't mean to upset you. I can always take them, and you some other time."
Deniece looked at her kids and then at Tim, "I will not win, am I?" She shrugged her shoulders and attempted to find a reason why not to go.
Tim looked at both kids, shaking their heads with big smiles.
"OK, let me get that front door shut." Deniece raised herself and walked over to close the door.
Tim talked to David, and he saw how Deniece's body was moving over David's shoulder. It is a delightful sight.
"How far is the little people's village from here?" She's back at the table, prepared to leave.
"Just down the main walkway, two sections down. We will pass through the Tarkeetta's village." Tim picked up Wendy so that they could move a little faster.
David moved to Tim's left side, and Deniece had a hold of David's left hand. They started to the walkway; Wendy asked Tim, "Are you and mommy on a date?"
"Why would Mommy and I go on a date?" Tim turned to look towards Deniece and shrugged his shoulders.
"Well, mommy hasn't been on a date." Wendy wrapped her arms around Tim's neck and looked at Tim.
"Wendy, stop it; mommy doesn't need you to set her up." Deniece turned red in the face.
"That's alright, Deniece, If Wendy wants this to be a date. That's OK with me." Tim has a cheerful outlook. "It's going to be a date. OK, Wendy?"
"OK, we are going on mommy's first date." Wendy was looking around and saw a woman in the middle of the Tarkeetta's village. "Mommy, that woman doesn't have a shirt on. Why?"
"Well, some villages have diverse ways of dressing, and her village allows the women to go topless or without a shirt."
"Mother, she has three tits. Do all women have three tits?"
"David, those are breasts, and no most have two."
"Mommy, do you have three tities?"
"I see the little people's village up ahead." Tim, trying to move the talk away. So Deniece would not have to answer that or another question. He looked over towards her and saw her mouth. 'Thank you.'
Deniece moved over next to Tim and leaned in to whisper. "Tim, I have a question about the village back there? Do the women really have three breasts?" Her face just turned a shade pink.
"Yes, the lady you saw was Torhi; she is the head female of the village. She's an amiable person, and she knows how other people look at her."
They arrived at the little people's village and saw that the bread booth was open, and Iay was there taking orders. They placed their orders, sat down, and waited; Iay brought their order and left.
They ate and talked about the day's activities; an hour later, Tim said, "He needed to head back." Tim walked over to the booth, "Iay, your bread was delicious. Thank you for that."
"Tim, it was wonderful seeing you here, and glad you and the family enjoyed the food."
"Sorry, Iay, but that's not my family. They are friends, and I have no family."
"My mistake, you all look so compatible."
Tim turned and looked at Deniece and the kids. Someday, he could have a family. He gathered everyone up and headed back to Deniece's place.
Tim carried Wendy to the doorway and put her down. "Tim, is mommy's date over?"
"Yes, I am sorry to say. But maybe we can talk mommy into going on another one." Tim looked at Deniece and grinned.
"Can you show us the lake?" replied David.
"If your mother will allow it, but only if she's OK with it."
"We'll have to see later, maybe. It all depends on how good you kids are."
Wendy and David hugged Tim and Tim stepped back, "Mommy, aren't you giving Tim a hug?" Both looked her way, just waiting to see.
"That's all right. Mommies don't give hugs on first dates." Tim looked at both kids and smiled. But he thought, '
Deniece, I could hug you for a long time
.' He stepped back and waved as he headed towards the lift.
***
Tabitha and King Elberud stepped from the shuttle's MTS and headed into the castle.
"Well, Elberud, where do we go from here?" As she entered the castle, she turned her attention to him, and all she saw was an enormous smile on his face.
"How about I take you upstairs to my room?" Elberud said as he winked at her.
"First of all, where would you like the MTS machine to be located?" she said.
"How much space will it require?" He asks.
"It depends on how much and what you intend to transfer through it."
"In the beginning, it will only be a small amount until your father, and I can agree on what we want to exchange. We will each appoint a representative from the business community to act on our behalf."
"So, in that case, you will need someplace, such as a warehouse or large building."
"We can go look at those things tomorrow, but let's enjoy our time together for now."
"I would, but my parents will be waiting for me at home tonight. I will therefore have to leave and come back tomorrow morning."
While they were still talking, a feline soldier stepped out of the shuttle with two young girls. "Princess Tabatha, they said they should be with you."
Tabitha smiled; "yes, we did get separated. Thank you for bringing them to me."
Both girls came up to Tabatha, looking like they had done something wrong. "We apologize; we will take our punishment as you wish."
Tabitha with her back to Elberud. Smiled at the two and said, "Both of you will be punished severely."
Both lowered their heads and said, "As you wish, Princess Tabitha."
Tabitha turned towards Elberud, "I guess we will see you in the morning; I must take these two back and make sure they receive the proper punishment."
"I shall be here waiting for you. Perhaps we could have some time together to talk about the future."
"Yes, we could talk about our future. But right now, we need to get going." Tabitha and the two maidens turned and walked back to the shuttle as they entered and out of King Elberud's sight. They all three started to giggle; Tabitha turned to face both girls and said, "Thank you."
"Princess Tabitha, It was Tim's idea to send us after you. We hope you are not mad at us." They said this in a quiet voice with their heads lowered to avoid eye contact.
"Mad at you, No way, you just saved me." Tabitha, her eyes sparkled and shone from that feeling of relief.
"Does this mean we're not getting punished?"
"Oh, punished, you will be punished, but later. I have a real punishment for you."
The two maidens looked worried, lowered their heads again, and said, "As you wish, Princess."
They entered the MTS and walked out onto the ship. "Sarha, where is Tim?"
"Tabitha, Tim is in his quarters for over an hour. Why do you ask?"
"Because he sent the two of them to ruin my evening, I want him to see how they will be punished." She walked towards their living quarters with the two trailing right behind.
They went straight into the bedroom. Tim was lying under the covers and sat up straight, with a surprised look. "I didn't think you would be home tonight."
"Is that why you sent these two to spy on me?" She turned her body halfway around while pointing to the girls. She controlled the smile, keeping a disgusting look.
"No, you said that a princess doesn't go anywhere without her maidens."