Just Another Day

Shanku was finishing breakfast with her family when they heard somebody by the door.

"Who's there?" Zanzen called warily.

"Good morning, sir," Katari nodded as he pulled back the curatin.

"Hiya, Katari!" Shanku squeaked. "Come, sit!"

"What brings you here so early?" Zanzen asked and motioned for Katari to join them.

"I know Shanku is going before the council and I was wondering if you wouldn't mind that I went with her," Katari said nervously.

"How come? You think we can't handle it?" Shanku grinned.

"No," Katari said and sat down. "I'm just wanting to get at damage control quickly for when you get into another fight."

"What makes you think I'm going to go around cracking heads?" Shanku asked.

"You've tangled twice with Jagan in the two days you've been home," Katari said flatly. "You're getting a new reputation, and it's a lot like your old one."

"Do your parents know about me already?" Shanku asked curiously.

"Yes."

"And they let you come over here anyway with the evil little trouble maker?"

"No," Katari chuckled. "But that never stopped me before."

"She always was good at corrupting your better judgment," Nari squeazed him on the shoulder and cleared away the breakfast dishes.

"I know," Katari replied and grinned at Shanku.

There was another stirring at the door. Bibot announced himself and entered the room.

"Hiya, Grampa!" Banhi said cheerfully. Bibot smiled and rubbed the top of her head.

"Shanku, Hilael. I have gotten an audience for you this afternoon," he stated. "I'm afraid it won't be very pleasant."

"I'm not surprised," Shanku said uneasily.

"You will also be judged for coming in two weeks early," Bibot said heavily. "I don't know how easy they will be on you, considering..."

"Considering my history and how I keep running into Jagan," Shanku finished.

"Yes."

"Thank you, sir Bibot," Nari said tiredly. "Would you like to stay for a moment?"

"No, I fear I have much work to do. It was good seeing you again, Zanzen and Nari. Cubs," Bibot nodded to them and excused himself.