Ala hummed softly staring in the window of a shop in Barton she roked gently from side to side, she was debating if there was anything in the store she needed, at least right then and there

Nyoka stretches before she absently straightens her floor-length leather trench coat. She yawns, listening to the hard soles of her boots clomp on the ground. She really doesn't want to go to work tonight. She doesn't think she has the energy to be dancing all night. . . .
Her yellow-green eyes sweep over the people around her, alert as they can be with her lack of energy. Damn training, she thinks.
Her eyes fall on a familiar form. She walks quietly up behind the woman. She says nothing as she scans the contents in the window.

Ala's eyes notice a reflection in the window behind her, she smiles recognizing hte pale form and golden-green eyes, pulling a little on the maya wrap that she was wearing that held her currently sleeping son she turned looking over her shoulder "Hello Nyoka, long time no see"

Nyoka raises her eyebrow as she turns, smiling, to Ala. "Hello, Miss. Ala," she replies. "Who have you got there?"

"This is Surion, my son." she said lifting the blanket a bit to show her the sleeping infant

Nyoka smiles, her eyes soft. "How beautiful," she says softly. "I bet you're happy he is finally here," she adds.

Ala chuckled "quite, much as I enjoyed being pregnant, it's even better to have a little being to hold in your arms, would be even better if he could get his internal clock correct though..."

Nyoka grins. "They're on their own scedule, from what I have heard. Damien, like clockwork, would wake my mums up about two in the morning, every morning. Surion will get over it soon enough," she sighs. "Is he a handful?"

Ala looked down at him "Yeah hopefully he will, as for handful not really, he's a really peaceful child, pretty quiet most of the time, makes me wonder what he'll be like as he grows up"

"Don't worry," Nyoka says, resting a hand on Ala. "From what I have seen, the children tend not to stray too far from who they used to be. . . . Damien and I are still the same, and most of my friends. Maybe you'll get lucky."

Ala nodded "With all hopes I will be" she looked up at Nyoka "You are all alone today? Damien stay at home this time?"

"Yeah, I am actually on my way to work, in about an hour or so," Nyoka smiles. "He isn't allowed to come where I work," she winks. "He's tucked away safely with the Amazons. I'll make it a point for you to see him soon, so he can meet Surion. He'll be pleased that he was right," she chuckles.

Ala chuckled "Another little boy for him to get to know" she said with a nod" she smiled "Still quite little, but damien will likely see him grow over time"

"Of course," Nyoka grins again. "I think he is growing fond of you. I am sure that my brother and your son will become quick friends."

She tilts her head to the side. "How is your. . . . husband?"

"Torvil? estatic as anything, absolurely oves the experience of a longer growing period, event he poopy diaper change times" she chuckled

"Good. He's excited. I am sure he can't wait to teach his little son everything he can," Nyoka chuckles. "Aren't fathers forever wanting to bond with sons?"

Ala laughed and nodded "Very much so, I dont think he really got adequate time with Torvin to do that but hopefully he will with Surion"

"There's always time, in the younger years. Just, throw him at Torvil at every possible chance," she suggests. "Of course, after you bond with him too," she winks. "I'm sure he'll have plenty of time for . . . fishing trips . . . or training, whatever men do when they bond. . .. "

Ala laughed "Tovin spent his few weeks before moving out in his father's Lab, we'll see what Surion will want to do it's hard to say, bu tI do want them to grow close"

"Don't worry," Nyoka smiles again. "I'm sure they will. If you worry too much about it, you'll grow sick."

Ala made a face "Yeck, dont need to be getting sick... So hows your mom? I haven't seen her in like... forever..."

"She's. . . coping, I suppose. You might not see her for some time. She won't leave the house," Nyoka explains. "She'll get over it. If I have to snap her out of it soon, I will. I'll tell her about Surion, though. Maybe I can coax her out of the house, so she can see him."

Ala smiled "That would be nice, I hope overall she's well, nothing major keeping her at home..."

"No, it's all in her head. Physically, she is well," Nyoka admits. "She's just . . . she's going through a lot right now," she waves her hand. "I'd rather not break your high over having your son finally, though." She adds. "Anyway, I had better run. Work and all. Whenever you are free, I'll take you to the manor. You should see it, it's pretty cool. I think Surion would like our koi pond."

"That would be cool Nyoka, I'm free on most days less my mate hauls me to the cliffs or I go to the village" she said knowing she had mentioned the village to Nyoka once before

She nods. "Alright. Here," she takes a napkin out of her pocket and searches for a pen. When she finally locates it, she jots down a number. "This is my mobile number. If you need a babysitter, or you want to come to the manor, just ring me," she hands the napkin over to Ala after she stashes her pen again.

Ala takes the napking and glances at it before pocketing it in the side of hte small bag she carried "Sure, sounds good, well I dont want to make you late for work, tell your mom hi for me, I miss chatting with her" she smiles

"I will. You take care of yourself, alright Miss. Ala?" Nyoka grins, and reaches over to squeeze Ala's shouder. "You have a beautiful little boy to look after now," with another wink, and a wave, Nyoka wanders off.

"I will Nyoka" she said before turning back to the window in front of her to continue contemplating