Mai finally let Loran’s words sink in.  For a moment, her lips tightened in anger, but then she took a few easy breaths and relaxed.  It was neither the deliberative nor the metropolis that was cutting her reunion short.<br/><br/>Her lips fell into a mostly natural pout.  “Do you think you can be ready for action again soon, dear heart?  We’ll be with you this time.”  She still lightly caressed her twin’s hair.  “I wanted to introduce you to my daughters at least before we were called back to duty.  Remember those three little babes?  You’re not going ot recognize them.”  She grinned playfully.<br/>