Apartment means penthouse. (perm)

[Leon]

Dionysus thought, he didn't even respond to the wine. He had given that up. He finally opened his mouth and asked for Soda. Which caught Yuanjia off guard, he had forgotten Dion wasn't Dionysus, and wasn't so much intune with drinking wine. So Yuanjia decided he'd have milk. Strong bones he figured. His pale blue eyes looked to Oki for a minute as he thought on it.

"That'd be nice. . ."

"That means he wants to stay."

Dion enterupted with a cheesy smile on his face.

[Oki W. Nanda]

Oki was quick as ever pulling out the requested drinks, putting them in glasses and serving them up. She pulled water for herself as she beamed her usual sunshine, "Wonderful. As in a few months...Oki will need a bit of help with the babies."

There she said it. Breaking chopsticks, picking up her bowl of ramen and taking a bit with a loud slurp. "The more the merrier Oki always says."

[Leon]

Ok, so gods wheren't THAT dense... But this was still a rather bit of shock. At first they where doubtful in its meaning... They had to take into account the oddities. But THEY didn't even support it that well, it could not be! Dionysus being as unsuttle as he was, and Yuanjia who put two and three together. Both at once said.

"Babies?"

Dionysus thought maybe it was like a day care or something. Yuanjia caught the comment alittle earlier about them being family in more than one way and couldn't believe Dionysus could impregnate this woman. Yes, he believed the 17 year old kid did it.

[Oki W. Nanda]

She nodded, finishing a mouthful of noodles. Took a drink of water, "It is why Oki cannot go back to modeling for a while. Seems even with protection one can get pregnant. Odd, no?"

She continued to smile, took another sip of her water, setting it down and picking up the bowl. "Dion- remember how Oki thought she had a very bad cold or a stomach ulcer? Well she was wrong."

She tilted her head to the side, "Her doctor did and ultra sound today. And it's twins. Which means you have cousins."

[Leon]

Silence, utter bewilderment. Whatever you call it, both Yuanjia and Dion where stunned. For one they where trying to figure out who did it. If they where Dion's cousins, then he didn't do it, which calmed yuanjia alot. Dion was now connecting the dots. Yuanjia was left in the dunce corner for this part.

"Uncle Asiv?"

All he said really. Thats when Yuanjia's eyes opened wide. He was surprised to say the least, he didn't think Zack had it in him since the last girl he loved. He shrugged mentally and took a drink of milk smiling wide.

"Congradulations!"

Yuanjia seemed to get alittle brighter in appearance as he smiled. It had never been a happy smile before. But now he was amazed. Family? That was a good notion... No more Hades.

[Oki W. Nanda]

Slowly Oki nodded- she hadn't said his name..even hinted at him in..months. She felt tears prickle at the corners of her eyes and she was quick to try and hide that quiet little agony. It was why she shared no walls with anyone- she had a bad habit of crying herself to sleep.

"Congratulations to you as well, Dion. Being an older cousin is a very important thing. They'll look up to you for everything."

She took a generous portion of her own ramen, slurped, chewed swallowed, smiled, "And..with Oki being the school nurse, she's going to need a bit of help. Having two men around the house should make like eaisier for everyone- as bills are automatically paid, groceries can be delivered, and one of Oki's newest books is getting ready for print."

She laughed, "Oki forgot to tell them! Competitive Negligence is being printed and won't be on the shelves for anouther two weeks- at least not in the states. It's already been given great marks by Oki's usual critics." She grinned, another big pay off was coming and there were some serious stocks and investments to be made...children were expensive as far as she knew.

She took a gulp of her water, "Oki's sisters..will be showing up at one point or another- to help..but not until it's time," she stretched, "until then- Oki needs a little help looking for names..baby clothing- cribs. Oh! And a good contractor. As Oki recently bought the entire upper complex."

[Leon]

"Looks like where gonna be busy, Dion."

Dion laughed and took a drink of his soda. This was turning out to be a day to celebrate. Dion got up and walked over to Oki to hug her. Freakin little kid he was turning out to be.

"Aunty Oki!"

Yuanjia laughed, yes, the terrible god of death Hades, laughed a happy laugh and leaned back to let it out. He finished laughing and whipped tears from his eyes before he himself spoke up.

"Looks like that makes you my sister then, huh?"

[Oki W. Nanda]

Oki had, had enough time to set her ramen bowl down, she hugged Dion- he was such a good boy. Not quite a man- no, perhaps in her mind, she'd always be that little child in the picture albums that Zack had showed her. Bleh she was so sentimental.

She looked at Yuanjia, giggled, "Only if you'll have me as one. Mind you- if you take Oki on, you take her four sisters as well. And," she smirked, "that would make you an uncle. That's a big responsibility- as considering Oki's luck, she's going to need a father figure around."

Sure- she wasn't...hadn't told them the complete truth- she..knew the genders. But..she would keep it to herself as long as she could. After all, half the fun was guessing! So they would keep guessing- Oki was slightly more pressed to..start preparing by securing her living quarters, finances and support.

Her sisters had all- been excited, father present or not. Oki wanting to settle down- oh damn, tears welled down her face and this time she couldn't stop them.

[Leon]

Yuanjia saw the tears. He somehow knew what it was about, but stayed quiet. He decided to speak about something else though.

"Your right, the more the merrier, How many sisters am I to expect?"

Dion stayed hugging for a minute and backed off to sit back down, though he didn't look at her face, because he would surely ask what was wrong. Hades just was curiouse about how many sisters there where. Zack didn't seem the type to get with a large family considering his large family neglected him.

"Better yet, do we get free copies of the book?!"

Dion blurted out with no reguard for Hades question, not realizing it of course.

[Oki W. Nanda]

"Oki has four sisters. AiAiAi and Hoshi, who are Oki's identical sisters. As Oki is a triplet. And then there is Tantum and Uta. Twins. Oki doesn't have a father- and our mother..." she shivered, wipied new tears, "passed away a long time ago. So it is only Oki and her sisters, their husbands, and their children. They each have...five- Tantum has six, as she had triplets."

She kept Dion's question for a moment- she brightened slightly at it, "Of course you do, Dion. Oki's books are something she enjoys to share- to those who are interested."

And she continued with her explanation of her sisters, subconsciously resting her hand against her stomach, she smiled, wrinkling her nose slightly, "Don't mind, Oki- hormones are expected to fluxuate. As for Oki's sisters- and looking alike, we can all be told apart by our eyes and chest size. Oki's being," she laughed, "the largest, then AiAiAi, Hoshi, Tantum and then Uta. But if you'd rather look at our eyes. Oki's are the only amber eyes, AiAiAi's are green, Hoshi's are brown, Tantum's are honey, and Uta's are steel gray. We all do act differently but we do have small problems of 'twin speech'. Terrible habit."

She laughed, returning to her ramen, "Now- don't let your meals get cold. Oki's all out of announcements. Though she does think it's time to take them both shopping."

[Leon]

It had been many peaceful months now, going shopping, preparing the penthouse for the twins, meeting Oki's sisters, it was all a great festive time, for th emost part. Dion had been trying to keep himself from doing some things, and learning how to be normel as much as possible. Hades, or Yuanjia had been a helpful uncle, as much as possible. Learning in his own ways the way to live as a 'mortal'. It wasn't too difficult after a while, walking with his cane and such, his leg still not repaired. The damage was almost unrepairable, and many painful surgeries would have to be done.

But the day came whne that faithful call did come to his cellphone, Dion answerered quickly and found that it was time, rushing with everyone to the hospital she was being transported to, and many hours later the Nanda twins where born. One of the happiest days for the whole family it seemed.

Some more time passed, and Dion had been investigating his uncles death in secret, wearing his armor and sneaking out from time to time, he would play the role of Dionysus for a little while longer. the dented and damaged armor from his fight with Poseidon had been shined and well kept. So it did its purpose in the underground, the fear the old gods gang used to create still existed in parts of town where he could get information until he finally hit the jackpot.

Now he got a call on his cell phone while the Yuanjia was sleeping from an informant at the school that the correctional facility was wide open for exploiting and it would be the perfect time for Dionysus to get proof. So adorning his armor one more time he headed straight for the door. Pulling on his boots infront of the door and slipping the armor covering over that, he was standing up to leave...

[Oki W. Nanda]

Once again, Oki had forgotten to knock- as she had a habit of going out with the twins and doing her own thing until odd hours of the evening but the babes were on a very regular sleep schedule. She was a good mommy...even when she was overstressed, overworked, and hadn't slept in a while.

THIS WAS NOT THE CASE!

The twins were in their cribs. Sleeping soundly. And Oki had just finished her fifth inventory paperwork. And she had made green tea cookies and fresh tea. She wanted him to come enjoy it. As Yuanjia was sleeping....he sure did do that alot...Oki worried he may be getting ill.

"Dion! Oki has..."

She looked him over. Studying him carefully. She didn't like the armor. It was...it was supposed to be a piece of past put behind...at least she had thought it was...Oki crossed her arms.

"And where is he going at this hour dressed in that outfit?"

[Leon]

As Dionysus looked at the door to open it, WAM Oki came walking in, turning sideways and jumping from surprise he raised his arm to protect himself and his left leg crossing it over him, so he was standing on one leg, with a scared expression like he was caught doing something wrong, and well he technically was. Oki's next question was just what he hoped it not to be. He'd put his leg down and scratch the back of his head with a cheesie smile.

"Guess you wouldn't believe I was just going out to impress the ladies?"

Dionysus gave an obviousely fake laugh, more nervous than anything else, he was pretty sure he had to buy time so he could come up with a good lie. He deffinitly couldn't tell Oki the truth, esspecially after all the good times they have been having recently, ruining it with something like revenge would be selfish. Though revenge in itself is selfish, he wanted to keep the selfishness to a minimum.

[Oki W. Nanda]

Her eyes narrowed. She didn't like his response. She didn't like the armor. She didn't like the face he was acting as if he had been caught, when in fact- he HAD been caught. He'd been very...secretive lately- she wasn't a idiot after all- she knew he came and went as he pleased. There was a reason she had, had his room extended AND a new window with a lattice just outside it.

And in all actuality, she was hoping it was for a girl. He was a good boy and he needed to focus on progressing his life. To make something of himself...she had given him many a lecture, despite Yuanjia's long sighs and occasional scolding of 'being too overbearing.' Oki disagreed with his method of 'letting boys be boys.'

She sighed, a long soft breath, "Oki wants him to change his clothing, put that outfit back in its case and come try her green tea cookies and have some fresh tea. She hasn't had some time to spend with him since going back to her job at the school."

[Leon]

'Damn'

Dion took his boots off agian and headed for his room, putting it back piece by piece into the case. He couldn't ditch now that would only worry Oki, and most likely piss her off. He wasn't sure though. He then hung the case back on the wall and covered it with the tarp again. He wore hsi usual green long sleeve shirt and his green cord pants. They where very dark green too. His dark red hair was brushed forward like usual and he walked into the kitchen where Oki probably was getting the tea.

He'd have a half smile on his face as he would still be thinking up a logical reason to ever wear that armor again. But getting caught in it would probably have worried here in the first place, but the truth would be even worse. Maybe he could keep the truth to a minimum, but also tell the truth at the same time? Yeah, that sounded good.