ph33r my rod: "It's been a long time since we've been on one, hasn't it?" Malik smiled. That didn't count the various times they'd been dumped into unpleasant places as a result of the Items, or something...
Omega19x: "Yes... I doubt the vacation to Okinawa last year really counts."
ph33r my rod: "That was kind of impromptu, wasn't it."
Omega19x: "I thought we needed a short little getaway..."
ph33r my rod: "It did help a lot, yeah."
Omega19x: "It had a very nice spa."
Omega19x: "And there was this really big pool! And I got to go out there every day and swim!"
ph33r my rod: "You liked that a lot, didn't you, Yuki?"
Omega19x: "I liked the water slide the best!"
Omega19x: "... well, you won't be seeing any water slides on our trip to Egypt."
ph33r my rod: "Nope. It's all sand dunes and pyramids... well, there's the Nile too."
Omega19x: "I can't wait!"
Omega19x: "Malik... I have an idea. Why don't we schedule this trip over our anniversary too... It would be a nice way to celebrate twenty years together, don't you think?" he sipped his tea.
ph33r my rod: Malik looked thoughtful for a moment, then he smiled and nodded. "I think so." He smiled over at Ryou. "We haven't been to Egypt since our tenth year... might be nice to make it a tradition."
Omega19x: "I think so..." he smiled back. "You want to be part of our tradition, Yuki?"
Omega19x: "You betcha!!"
ph33r my rod: Isis grinned at them. "Twenty years... where did the time go?"
Omega19x: "... there's a question we keep asking all the time." He knocked on wood. "Hopefully, they'll be at least twenty more."
ph33r my rod: Malik reached over, taking Ryou's hand in his. "And another twenty after that."
Omega19x: Ryou giggled a little.
ph33r my rod: "And so on, and so forth~!"
ph33r my rod: Isis smiled. "Well, you know you have my blessing for that one."
Omega19x: Ryou blushed. "It sounds good to me."
Omega19x: "I second it!" Yuki raised her hand.
ph33r my rod: "I third it. ... Or would it technically be fourthing?" Malik shrugged. "Either way. Yes."
Omega19x: "Perhaps that comes with another toast." he raised his glass.
ph33r my rod: And another toast, there was!
Omega19x: Yuki loved it when there was tea and cream puffs. And lots of toasting.
Omega19x: But it wasn't long before the cream puffs were gone, and the teapot was empty.
ph33r my rod: "Mm, that was lovely... tea and cream puffs are always good."
Omega19x: "... can't argue with that."
ph33r my rod: "We ought to do it more often. When we have the time to do so."
Omega19x: "... We'll make the time."
Omega19x: Yuki couldn't be happier about that. "And Auntie Isis can come over more!"
ph33r my rod: Isis smiled. "I will definitely make the time."
Omega19x: "This has been a wonderful evening..."
ph33r my rod: "It has. It's always good to catch up with family..." Isis caught a glimpse of the clock on the wall, and sighed. "But I'd better be going soon. It's getting late."
Omega19x: "Do you have to go?" Yuki yawened. "I'm not sleepy at all!"
ph33r my rod: Malik reached over to ruffle Yuki's hair. "Says the one who's falling asleep in her chair."
Omega19x: "Come on, Yuki... Give Auntie Isis a big hug and go get ready for bed."
Omega19x: "Do I have to?"
Omega19x: "Yes. You have to."
ph33r my rod: "Don't worry, Yuki... I'll come over again really soon."
Omega19x: "... Oh... Okay..." she pouted for a moment, but then went over and gave Isis a big hug.
ph33r my rod: Isis gave her a tight hug in return, gently kissing the top of her head. "I promise, we'll have tea and cream puffs again very soon."
Omega19x: And she went off to her bedroom to get ready for sleep.
Omega19x: Ryou stood up, and gave Isis a warm hug. "It was wonderful to see you again... Thank you for coming over."
ph33r my rod: "I wouldn't have missed it for the world." She hugged Ryou back, then gave Malik one. "You three take care, alright?"
Omega19x: Ryou nodded. "We will."
ph33r my rod: "Don't you go overworking yourself either, Isis."
ph33r my rod: "I won't. Don't worry about that."
Omega19x: They walked with Isis to the door. "Take care..."
ph33r my rod: "You too. Let me know when you've got the time to get together again, alright?"
Omega19x: "We will."
ph33r my rod: Isis gave them another smile, and then got into her car.