Kiyone smiled as she heard another explosion detonate in Ryoko's general direction. She mocked, “I told you to be careful with the primary capacitor and the phase discriminator.”
A soot covered handmaiden came into the room, “You...”
“Go ask Washu if she can fabricate another capacitor, that was my last spare.” The bride to be casually ignored the irate pirate, “Be sure you don't break the plasma sword. It is an heirloom.”
Gathering a purple ball of energy into her hand Ryoko felt a hand on her shoulder. The princess of Jurai threatened, “If you mess up one hair on her head I will end you personally.”
Ryoko took one look at the now short haired princess and laughed, “What happened to you.”
A disgruntled humph came out of the victim of the impromptu make over, “Use of traditional Morquendi grooming devices is a bit more complicated than I expected.”
The princess huffed as she pulled out an electric razor, “This thing is a death trap.”
The pirate just laughed. Sure she didn't ever really cut her own hair, it just kind of took care of itself. A nervous Tenchi eased him self into the room as he slipped past Ayeka as small vein formed on her forehead. He looked at Kiyone who's hair didn't seem any shorter. Her head band was gone and it was over her shoulder in a loose braid but it wasn't the pixie cut that Ayeka now sported. She wore a white bath robe and seemed to be doing her nails. A shark like smile crossed Kiyone's face, “Close the door Tenchi.”
Tenchi shuddered as he closed the door behind himself. Kiyone laughed as Tenchi gave her a bewildered look. She smiled, “Mihoshi giving you any trouble?”
He shook his head, “No, I got the Fresh Prince episodes and put her on the couch.”
“Ah good! She should be occupied for the next fifty-seven hours.” She exhaled and looked a bit more calm, “Any luck on digging up any dirt on my betrothed?”
The young prince looked nervous for a second before he answered the question, “Gramps has been pretty tight lipped on the subject. I did some of my own poking around. Her name came up in a lot of martial arts tournaments.”
“Great another battle crazy nut to add to the party mix.” Kiyone bit her lip as she reclined in the chair, “Washu have any luck with Yagami?”
Tenchi nodded, “Apparently Mihoshi managed to just land the ship in the lake this time. Very little actual crashing happened. We only lost the north carrot patch this time. Washu should have the dents hammered out in time for the cermony.”
A dark chuckle came from the galaxy police officer, “Well I suppose she is getting better.”
A knock came at the door before Kiyone could ask if Tenchi had found out any more about this Morrigan other than the fact she was some kind of nobel succubus. Before either could actually open the door a man entered the room. Kiyone eyed the balding man. He was sharply dressed but the scars on his face and hands indicated experience with the universe at large.
“Oh shit.” Kiyone snapped her mouth shut as the man raised an eyebrow at her.
He walked over to her and spoke slowly, “I know your parents well, at least GP taught you better manners than that.”
She nodded slowly, “Yes Sir.”
His voice and posture changed in a definable way as he looked at her. The masculine air suddenly became very less, “Oh, none of that now. Little Kiyone is finally getting married. Some of us were beginning to wonder about you but it looks like your turning out alright.”
The very affectionate man looked over her hair the loose braid a tell tale sign of her career and life choices, “Really now presenting your self as a warrior. I know you dislike frilly dresses but you could wear something tasteful.”
Kiyone shrugged, “Uncle, I will wear my GP uniform and that is final.”
“Such a bland outfit is not the finery for such a unique occasion.” The uncle was already sizing her up for a formal gown or such.
A delicate lip curled around her teeth as she started considering ways to punish those around her for this latest transgression. Kiyone looked at Tenchi with narrowed eyes, “Tell me which one of them called Him.”
“Your mother sent me.” The uncle replied blandly, “You have become quite the celebrity back home. Your hand in the events surrounding Kagato caused quite the gossip. Even if she is a minor queen of this world the announcement alone will cause quite the stir.”
The teal haired detective blinked, “And here I thought marrying a sex demon would cause a stir.”
“Now, now no need to be crass.” The uncle took inventory of Kiyone's makeup and grooming choices. He idly moved to a wardrobe that Washu had provided but Kiyone refused to open, “Your cousin Mitsune married into another species and she is doing just fine. A healthy sexual relationship is an important facet to a new relationship.”
A small growl came from the detective as she locked eyes with her Uncle, “Mitsune speaks in the third person now because she is part of collective consciousness.”
“But she is happy and healthy and so are her twins.” He continued not even acknowledging her concerns.
Kiyone shouted back, “She walks around naked talking to plants! I'm not talking about Delvians either.”
“While fashion is debatable, the marriage is apparently healthy.” The well dressed man continued apologetically, “We can only hope that the situation between Ms. Aesnland and yourself resolves as such.”
Kiyone crushed the vial of nail polish in her hand, “Tenchi, be a dear and escort my Uncle to the tea room.”
The prince took one look at the man who gently stared back, “Oh, so you did pick the prince for your man-at-arms, you really know how to work the tabloids.”
“Out!” Kiyone roared pushing the two boys out of her 'sanctuary' as she silently fumed wondering how to deal with the latest complication.
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