And it was just around this time their friend, sometime babysitter, arrived. Kaya had grown into a fit and lovely young woman, strong willed but tempered with a kindness she was lucky enough to not have lost on the ship. Upon seeing the happy family, Kaya beamed from ear to ear. She had not gotten married herself, and had an on/off relationship with Nokosi before he left. It had made her sad, but she understood by now that he was as free as the wind: it had been one of the things she loved about him.

"Hey guys!" She said, picking up Boomy and Flare. "Still causing your parents trouble?"