Athena, Mia, Ben, and Tapanga were continuing to chat in the kitchen. Bibi had been returned to her shows, and Stephie and Zahara had returned to their game upstairs.
Athena had continued to change, and she now looked very much like Mia's younger sister. She had finished her aging process at 27, now a pretty woman with red hair and bright green eyes.
Ben had changed as well, now into his twenties and reaching many of the adult proportions. His skin continued to darken, while his features shifted to match his new heritage.
"Wow, you are really not what I expected," Ben said, addressing Athena. "I mean, I knew Mia had a sister in the religious life, but you're not very... nunnish."
This amused Athena quite a bit. "We're not all stern old schoolmarms, thank you. Though if you want a wrap on the knuckles, I think I might have a yardstick in my bags..."
"Oh, I don't think so," Tapanga said with mock indignation. "If any woman is to abuse my man, it's going to be me."
"Well if that's not love, I don't know what love is," Athena joked.
"I couldn't agree more," Mia said. "Alright, it's about time we start getting lunch together for everyone."
"Alright, so what can I do to help?" Tapanga offered.
"Oh, you shouldn't trouble yourself with that," Athena said. "Your husband just arrived, I'm sure the two of you have something worth talking about. I'll help Mia out with the food."
Tapanga nodded appreciatively at the sister. "Thank you, Thalia."
"You're quite welcome," Sister Thalia said, seamlessly acclimating to her new name.
