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too fucking funny. “It looks like the sky and ground just continues, Alejandro. This is incredible. Everything looks so real. We’re walking to check them all out.”
“I’m in.”
Lexi laughs and starts walking again.
~*~*~
Breakfast is happy and loud. Everyone is excited. We decide on going to Alder’s and the Protectors to check out their houses. Aris told us Juan sent five printers to the Protectors’ compound.
“I have work to do today. I want to take Marco and Mateo to the pet store. They’re off too. I can work from ten to twelve then three to five. That gives time for the fish to get used to the water before we drop them in it.”
I nod. She never gives me shit for working so I’m not saying a word to her. “I’ll take them over to the Protectors then Alder’s. I can meet you for lunch and we’ll take an SUV to the pet store.”
She shakes her head. “I’m checking out the houses then I’ll work. I was telling you why I’m going in a smart car. I’ll need to get back before you do.”
I nod glad I’ll get to stay at Alder’s for a little while. I miss my little Brothers. “Good plan. I’ll meet you for lunch?”
“Chat if you stay at Alder’s, I’ll get a sandwich and work until you pick me up.”
I nod and give my smart girl a kiss. “Thanks, Lexi. I miss the little Brothers.”
Her eyes say she knows but mouth stays quiet.
A whole group ride out to the Protectors with me. Some Bits took smart cars with Alexia. They’re just leaving when we show at the Protectors. I’m impressed. It’s all camouflaged like the Security building.
Phoenix comes out while we’re looking. “They’re all at work. I’m working from here with Brantley.”
I nod. “We wanted to see how the houses were painted.”
He turns around. “Holy hell. When the fuck did they do that? How come I didn’t know?” The look he gives me is weird.
“How the hell would I know. I woke up and saw the houses when I walked out. The Alpha-Bits can paint if they want. My rule is it has to be finished. They didn’t need my permission.” Why the fuck would anyone need his permission? He’s only here to train with Justice. By the shit I’ve picked up, that’s not going well for either him or Aquyá.
He changes the anger to resigned. “Yeah. So it’s desert, it looks better than the white.” He walks away.
Anton sighs then shrugs. “He’s a tool.”
I laugh backing the bike up without hitting the little Brothers. “Let’s go check out Alder’s.”
They yell following me back to the main road. It’s less than ten minutes. I like the Protectors close to this compound. They’re always here Carmen said.
We pull in and I’m smiling. Alder’s house is camouflaged desert. They have a purple polka dot house making me laugh, one has a green handprint. Asa must be pissed. He meets us outside the training building that looks like a jungle.
“Web! You like house to compounds?” He’s excited.
“I love them. Did you see ours?”
He nods. “Brusher bring pictures here. We load to printers. Prospects fill paint, we work here.”
I wondered how they got it all done so fast. They have different animals, patterns and hobbit or tiny houses that aren’t like ours. Their train is longer and looks like an Amtrak train.
Maddox runs seeing us walking toward the kitchen. “Web!”
I lift him and keep walking. “You and Juan are incredible with the printers, Brother. I’m so proud of you and all you’re learning. My compound looks amazing. Thank you.”
He hugs me. The Finland and Sweden kids watch smiling. I’m glad they’re here.
“Fish!” Runar points at a house with a reef on it.
“Alexia loves the aquarium. She’s taking Marco and Mateo to the pet store for a real tank to match their house.”
Anton hits my leg. “I get cat.”
Oh shit. I nod and start walking again. Maddox is happy to be carried. The nursery has a playground on it. The shit they painted shows thought put into it. I love it all.
We go to lunch and Asa wants to show me his new ink. I can’t help smiling. He doesn’t have a nose ring but I noticed the little stud on his ear when he first met up with us. Guys don’t comment on that shit so I didn’t.
He pulls his shirt off and I’m stunned. “That’s fucking Badass, Brother. Did Brusher do it?”
“Son, he artist too. He help with house pictures.