vatheon | I can show you a whole new... bubble.

She runs over, nearly falling over herself as she forgets how much longer Kanaya's legs are than hers, righting herself at the very last moment. Her arms are flung open wide as she rushes at her ancestor-in-Aradia's body, fully intending on pouncing on her.

Disciple, caught off-guard by the sight of Kanaya almost face-planting, awkwardly throws open her arms to catch her inbound daughter. She was not really sure of the logistics of the upcoming pouncing. It was common enough in her adult form, but in this body, who knows?

This can only end in tears - or at least in both of them toppling over. But Nepeta hasn't thought of that, unfortunately, and is now flying through the air right at Disciple.

"Wait, Nepeta I do not know if..." But the jadeblooded body was already airborne.

Kanaya's body collides with that of the Maid of Time, and they tumble through the grass in a (thankfully) controlled heap. Importantly, Disciple thought to fold up the wings as they rolled, otherwise this flight-trip would have gotten cut short.

Lying underneath the previously airborne Nepeta, Disciple gives her a impish smile.

"Hello to you as well, Little Hunter."

She has the grace to look rather abashed - at least Kanaya is strong with a rainbow drinker's body and Aradia is godtier. Neither of them would have gotten hurt in the collision.

"I've missed you!" She licks at her cheek in greeting.

"I can tell." she laughs. "I missed you as well. It has been a strange week."

Disciple takes the opportunity to playfully ruffle the other trolls hair. An interesting experience, to say the least. Not anything she could ever see herself doing to what effectively was Kanaya.

"I am glad to announce I have Aradia's time manipulation figure out... at least to the point that It does not happen unwillingly."

The Elder greenblood laughs with the affections of her Daughter. It was strange, being licked on the cheek by Kanaya, but it was all the evidence she might need to prove that it was actually her little hunter in there.

"A very strange week! I didn't realize how much I like being me until I wasn't me any more!"

She purrs and nuzzles her head into Disciple's hand, barely paying attention to the fact that they're both in the wrong bodies at the moment. She guesses that in the ways that count, they still are themselves.

"So we can definitely go flying??"

"Yes being someone else has been an interesting trial. It is strange, but what I miss the most is my nose. It is like not being able to see."

Disciple is a bit more wary about about the body thing then her daughter. Yes they are who they are on the inside, but the outside still belongs to someone else. I mean imagine the sight from someone who did not know better, oh the gossip it would cause! But not wanting to hurt the feelings of her little hunter, Aradia purrs back and wraps Kanaya in a hug.

"Yes, we can definitely fly, I have been practicing for the last couple nights."

"Oh my paws, I know! It's purrcisely the same fur me! Kanaya's nose is still pretty sharp but it's not the same!"

She flops over on her mamacat, making herself look miserably pathetic. Somehow it doesn't quite work as well with Kanaya's body as it does with her own. She soon cheers up though, as soon as she's reassured that yes, there shall be flying!

"Can we go now, Disciple, oh, can we?!"

"Yes, we can. However, it may be hard with a certain depressed jadeblood who is on top of me." Disciple laughs. She helps the kittentroll off of her, and climbs to her feet, helping the other to hers as well if needed.

"Before we go, I do have one more important question." Mom time. "You have not been feeling any hunger pangs in Kanaya's form, have you?"

Nepeta lets her ancestor help her up, more to keep up the contact between them than because she actually needs a hand. She'd be happy to lie around cuddling all day, but flying takes priority right now!

"Uhm..." She makes a face. "I don't know? A little bit. But I'm okay!"

"Ok, I just wished to make sure. I did not want to have Kanaya get her body back and... have issues. I do not know how long it takes for her to..."She said she was fine, that was good enough for her."...you know what, nevermind. I trust you, Little Hunter." Disciple still was not 100% on the mom thing, but she was getting better!

"Let us get you up in the air!" She holds her arms out for Nepeta to climb into.

She beams a smile at her, not really hearing anything but I trust you and wanting to be deserving of that trust. When she climbs up into her arms she pecks a kiss to her cheek as well, still grinning and looking terribly happy. "You're sure I'm not too heavy like this, right?"

If nothing else, Disciple knows she did something right when she sees that wonderful smile of her daughter. The kiss on the cheek is just icing on the cake for this moment."I have been practicing, so hopefully not. We will find out together, I guess!"

The first thing Disciple notices is either Kanaya is a lot lighter then she looks, or Aradia is a lot stronger then she seemed. She can definitely feel the troll in her arms, but she does not seem to be weighing her down like she should. The elder greenblood simply chalks it up to crazy powers that the young troll she is inhabiting possesses, and counts it as a blessing.

"Alright, this is not bad at all. Now hold on, this is going to be fun!" With that she readies her legs and kicks off the ground, allowing her wings to spring into action. The pair rapidly rise above the treetops, presenting a stunning view of the island.

"Wheeeeeeeee!" Her voice is high-pitched and excited, and for a moment it would be impossible to mistake her tones for Kanaya's at all. She's barely even looking at the ground yet, just enjoying the rush of wind through her hair and the comfort coming from her darling mamacat holding her close and safe. "This is wonderfur!!"

"I knew you would like it, little one. It is great, is it not?"

She brings them to a hover, hundreds of feet in the air, her wings working relatively easily to maintain altitude.

"Well, where to first?" She asks, slowly turning in an arc to present the whole of the island to her bundle. "The Lighthouse, maybe? Or perhaps the old abandoned village? Or shall we just do a once over of the whole thing? We do still have have a couple hours, yet."

"It is! Ohhh, thank you for bringing me!!" She's actually quiet for a while after that, a rare occurrence indeed, but the view is just about taking her breath away.

It's only when Disciple puts a question to her that she answers, "Let's go over all of it! And then we'll choose together where to end up!" She giggles and only just about manages to restrain herself from bouncing around in her ancestor's arms. That wouldn't be a good idea in mid-air.

The pair doesn't move for a little while, Disciple taking in the sights of the island with her daughter. Then the itch gets to her, it was time to fly. Oh she would definitely miss this when she returned to her body.

"Alright, Little hunter, hold on. This is going to be... amazing."

She briefly folds up her wings, once she feels Nepeta holding tight, and plummets. The ground started to rapidly approach the two of them, but in a move she had practiced earlier today, she snaps her wings open as they approach the ground. The wings scoop air underneath the two of them and they start to fly parallel to the ground above the nearby buildings, rapidly covering the entire length of the abandoned village.

The speedy flyby done, Disciple banks a turn and the two of them go over the ramshackle buildings at a bit more leisurely pace. The path Disciple takes has them do a full circuit of the large hall near the center of the village, before they turn northward and start to head into the northern forest. The elder greenblood seems to have the large lake with the island as her next destination.

With the way they fall through the air Nepeta is quite sure her heart is now permanently stuck in her throat, or perhaps even left behind her up there in the clouds; she's certainly completely breathless, to the point where she can't even shriek out in terror or glee or perhaps both.

It's an exhilarating feeling though, the wind screaming by them up until Disciple opens up their wings again and they resume a breathtaking glide above the island. Nepeta finally lets go of a long sigh and promptly laughs and starts pointing things out beneath them, flocks of birds and a couple of other residents exploring, even some ruins that look just like a smiling face when seen from above.

The tour goes on like this for awhile, Disciple flies them over the island on the lake, traveling over more of the northern forest including over the crash site that revealed the secret lab. Eventually she wings them over to the eastern side of the island, doing a wide circle around, and then eventually landing on top of, the Lighthouse.

Disciple stops to let Nepeta out of her arms, so that she might have a rest. Plus, now they can enjoy the view offered from the top of the lighthouse.

"I must say I envy Aradia and Lysunder. The freedom afforded to them by the wings on their backs is quite fantastic."

Nepeta allows herself to drop lightly to her feet - she has to admit, Kanaya might not have a hunter's stance but she definitely had her grace, her long limbs somehow managing to make movements elegant in any situation. She leans over to enjoy as much of the view as she can, giggling softly to herself the way she always does whenever she's particularly happy.

"They're really very lucky! Oh, oh, I hadn't told you yet! Darkleer has made Tavros wings! A little bit like Lysunder's! Tavros is so happy about it. He said he'll take me flying once he's purracticed enough!"

Disciple shakes Aradia's wings a few times, and then folds them against her body to give them a rest. Smile beaming on her face, the elder greenblood joins her daughter at the edge of the lighthouse, swinging her legs over the side. (she wasn't really worried about falling, what with the wings and time manipulation)

"Oh? Why that is wonderful news! You two will have to be sure to really thank Darkleer for such an amazing gift. It is almost enough to make me want to ask him for a pair for me, hah."

With a giggle she squirms her way beneath Disciple's arm, burrowing against her side and enjoying the extra warmth that comes from Aradia having a rustblooded body. Kanaya might only be a shade lighter than Nepeta but she's still been feeling the chill much easier every since they'd swapped.

"I bet he would if you asked! Darkleer's really nice about things like that. And I do want to do something nice for him! And for Equius making Tavros his new legs! What do you think they'd like?"

Disciple was fairly sure that this could not have gone any better. Having Nepeta snuggle up next to her, Kanaya's body or no, was just one more pleasant memory. She certainly did not mind playing the role of the furnace for her daughter, It was just one more way she could help protect her.

"I do not think I need trouble him with such a request. Besides, it is enough to know you will get to go up again with Tavros."

A gift? Now there was a difficult question.

"I have not spent too much time around your moirail, but if he is anything like Darkleer then they will not be the easiest to come up with a gift for. Most things I could see Darkleer wanting, he would just make himself. So focus on something they cannot get themselves. You are quite the artist, why not make something from your bloodpumper? Maybe some nice drawings done up in a scrapbook of some kind, or an extra special stuffed beast? Or even a little stuffed Darkleer and Equius? It could even come with a stuffed Nepeta and Tavros..."

Disciple continues to puzzle gift ideas, staring at beautiful vista in front of her.

"He's lots like Darkleer," Nepeta assures her warm, cuddly Mamacat. "And you're right, it's purretty hard to think of things for him. For both of them!" She goes quiet as Disciple begins listing off ideas for a present for the two bluebloods, snuggling up against her arm some more and watching the horizon with rather sleepy eyes. The flight had been more exciting and therefore a little bit more tiring than she'd realized.

"Something special I made all for them - oh, I like that idea! Maybe something to do with hoofbeasts too, I know they both like them very much."

"Hoofbeasts are good, It is definitely something you can work with. I know he is really quite fond of his robots, as well. We can go window-shopping for ideas later, if you want."

Disciple was still rather excited and had not yet noticed the waning energy of the younger greenblood. It had been a long week, and as much as she enjoyed the ability to fly, she was looking forward to having her body back. Leaning her head on top of her daughter's, She continues to speak.

"I am sure whatever idea you come up with, they will love. The gesture is the most important part. The fact that you want to put so much effort into it will mean the most to them."

"Oh, I do want! Purrhaps we'll be able to find something for Tavros too. He's the bestest matesprit but sometimes I think he worries that he isn't so I want to give him something to remind him that he is!"

At this rate she's probably going to be buying presents for everybody.

"I want to do something for you too, Mama." She giggles, nuzzling her head against Disciple's. "Heehee, I like that word. It makes you feel like you're mine even if we're not in a quadrant!"

She smiles,

"My dear little hunter, you have already done more for me then I could ever ask."

She is positively beaming when she is called Mama. Disciple had been doing reading on human family relationships ever since she found the library. Her interest, in fact, was sparked by the troll sitting adjacent to her.

"I like that, I think. It does provide a certain warm feeling when thinking about it. You know, I think the humans do not really use the quadrants. It can be a bit more complex in a lot of ways."

The elder greenblood begins to pet Nepeta's head as she speaks. She was getting onto a topic she has been researching a lot as of late so she was even more excited.

"They have what is called a mother-daughter relationship. Usually, it is the direct blood connection between two of the female humans through part of the human's method of reproduction. The older female looks out for the younger in the same way a lusus might. However, they also have rules for two of their female members to become bound that same way even though they do not share the direct blood connection; It is called 'Adoption'. If is something I could look further into, if you would like." As if she was not already pouring through books learning more about it.

Nepeta nods away in agreement, knowing just what Disciple means. It was a good feeling of belonging to someone in spite of quadrants not being involved at all, a feeling of safety and trust that was reminiscent of being with Pounce and yet not exactly like that at all.

There is the amusing sound of Nepeta trying to purr in Kanaya's voice as her head is petted, nuzzling up into Disciple's hand.

"Yes, yes, I've heard of that! Signless told me a little about it, and it's kind of how Darkleer is with Gamzee and Equius too." She pauses, a little overwhelmed. "You'd want to adopt me? Really?? Really really for real?"

It was something she had been considering for quite awhile actually. Disciple was not really sure of the proper protocol for bringing it up. She sort of wanted to talk to one of the humans about it before she broached the subject, but with how perfect the flight went, and wonderful the moment felt, it seemed like like too good a moment to let slide.

"Yes, little one. I believe I would. Really really for real." She smiles. "It is safe to say you are one of the best things to happen to me since I was brought here. I admit to being a little selfish in wanting to claim you as mine, insofar as being my 'daughter'".

"If you want me to, then I would love nothing more then to make it happen. The only problem is I am not sure how it is supposed to be made official. Usually, it is made legitimate by some sort of human governing body. There is a lot of paperwork involved, it all seems so very complicated. Seeing as there is no ruling governing body, I believe I would just like to... sort of... declare it to everyone. That seems official enough, right?"

That Nepeta wants her to is obvious in the smile of delight spread all over her face, beaming at everything Disciple has to say.

"Oh, yes, yes, please! Then you'll be my Mama for real and it'll be like having a brand new guardian to look after me and to play with and for us to keep each other safe." Then she sobers up, but just a little. "But I'll never forget Pounce and it won't ever be replacing her, okay? Signless promised that when he offered to be my dad."

That reminds her of something, and she ponders for a moment how to broach the subject. "I'll be your kitten and I want to very much" - because what are human terms - "but Signless and Darkleer both look after me too. You don't mind that, right?"

"No, never forget pounce. Just like I will never truly forget my own lusus. I would not want to replace her."

Disciple is all smiles, especially when she hears about the little one's other 'dads'. If Nepeta is watching Disciple's face, she will see a huge grin adorning it at the moment.

"Oh my. Darkleer I trust, and have for awhile, but this Signless fellow, he sounds shifty. I not sure I can allow you to associate yourself with this Signless person. He just sounds so... handsome and wonderful. I cannot say I trust him." Then Disciple was laughing.

"In all seriousness, Nepeta, There are not two other trolls I would rather have help take care of you more, then Signless and Darkleer."

Nepeta listens to her anxiously, and once she hears how Disciple not only accepts her other two guardian figures but also approves completely of them she feels like a weight has been taken off of her shoulders and everything is going to be fine from now on.

She beams, a wide, carefree smile as she crawls back into her mamacat's lap, burying her face in her shoulder. She's so happy she doesn't quite have words to express it just now.

Words were not needed thankfully. What needed to be said, had been said. Now they simply had to enjoy the moment. Which Disciple did by scooping her arms around her kitten-daughter that was currently burying herself into her shoulder. A tender hug, one of a mother. Firm to let her know she would always be there for her. The embrace goes on for a little bit, but their time was running short.

It has been a long week, very trying, but ending on this note it has been one of the best weeks Disciple has ever had. It was also, unfortunately, almost over.

"Well, uhhm.. daughter, as much as I hate to say this, it is getting to the point where the curse will end soon. I think it would be rude if we were to leave Aradia and Kanaya to wake on the lighthouse. I think it best we head back."

"Nooooo. Do we have to?" She pouts up at her and pretends to whine about it, but there's a mischievous look in her eyes that says she's just teasing Disciple a little about it, being quite sure that her ancestor wouldn't want to be leaving either unless they really have to.

"I suppaws I'll get to cuddle you properly when I'm me again then! As soon as we change back, okay?"

"I would not have it any other way, Daughter. We will meet up when we are back as we should be. It is a shame too, I just got a hold on her time shenanigans." She blinks, suddenly realizing.

"You know, if you want more time up here on the lighthouse before we need to go back, I could uhmmm... facilitate that."

Nepeta thinks it over seriously - it's been such a lovely time here with just the two of them. But it feels like borrowed time somehow, not quite theirs since they aren't completely themselves. Stealing even more time didn't seem right somehow.

"No...no, it's been a purrfect day already! And the sooner we go back the sooner I'll be small and cute again and able to give you purroper cuddles!"

"Yes I look forward to it. You should meet me at my hive when we are returned to our forms. I will put a kettle on."

Disciple moves to detach herself from her daughter, and stand up. Now standing, she holds her arms out like before to receive her daughter for flying.

"Let us return then, Kitten-Daughter. Though, I believe I may make use of Aradia's power once more on the return trip".

"And I'll bring cupcakes! Not the sopor ones this time though," she teases her ancestor, sticking her tongue out mischievously before licking her mamacat's cheek.

With a bounce and a leap she's in her arms again, holding on tight. "Okay! Lets go!"

Yes. Sopor cupcakes, Nepeta did not need to know her occasional use of the mind-altering baked goods. Disciple blinks.

"Yes, that might be for the best." She laughs, then nuzzles her back in response to the lick. Then Disciple had her precious cargo once again and it was time for the return trip, and her last hurrah with the time shenanigans.

"For my last trick..." She walks over to the edge of the lighthouse and throws herself off, with the younger greenblood in her arms. Alright Disciple, as you practiced...

They fall momentarily, and she moves to snap her wings open. Before they catch air she reaches inside of herself, to the well of Aradia's time control, and pulls. In what will seem to Nepeta like a single moment, they are standing in front of the elevator. For Disciple it was more like a 5 minute flight with time stopped.

"... we are here." She says with a smile. She may get her body back but she was going to miss what Aradia was capable of.

Nepeta blinks, and...what just happened?! One minute they're in near freefall, and then...!

"Oh my pawwws!" It's only the knowledge that they shouldn't drag this out any more than they already have that holds her back from crying out Do it again, do it again!

As it is she bursts out clapping and laughing instead. "You need to tell Aradia about all of this once we switch back!"

"Oh I will, I figure it was only fair to let her know what her body was up to. I expect the same from her." She was mildly curious to know what 'she' had been up to this week.

For now though, The elevator awaited. Ultimately, the land of sleep, so that they might finally have this curse be over.

She squeezes Disciple's hand, sighing as she steps into the elevator. "Our trip is all ofur and done with! But we'll have another one soon, won't we?"

"Whenever you desire one, Little hunter." The elevator starts its return trip once she is also on it. "Things may get crazy around here, but I will always make time for you, my daughter."

A sly smiles starts to spread to her face.

"Of course we will have to have that adoption talk again. After all, all we did tonight was make an awkward situation for Aradia and Kanaya." Disciple playfully ruffles her Daughters hair, large grin on her face. "Oh, I do hope Aradia treats Kanaya well."

I can show you a whole new... bubble.

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