Promise kept.

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After a night of ups and downs -- if she were entirely truthful, it was a lot more downs than ups -- Alison made good on her promise to her mother-in-law. She started out early. The babies were fed and kissed, and her husband snuggled thoroughly. It had almost given her time to talk herself out of leaving, but in the end, the jonin had gently nudged her out the door.

The trip required several portal hops through the Nexus. Instead of an Italian spa, Natasha had chosen an American spa in New York for Alison's gift. It was a good choice. Alison would have had a difficult time relaxing in Italy without speaking the language. And it was nice to see the States again. She hadn't realized that she missed the familiar sights and sounds.

The spa people had their work cut out for them, though. Alison was about as tightly wound as she had ever been. Getting her relaxed and happy was a task that usually only Longshot managed. And he did it with techniques that the people at the spa were not allowed to use.

Despite her reluctance and hesitance, she found herself relaxing as she received the full spa treatment. First, she enjoyed a full body massage. Even ger toes got some attention. That had been the part she didn't think she'd like, but once it started she melted right into the table. Longshot's were better, but it was also nice to get a rub down without any sexual expectations at the end. In fact, the only expectation at the end of the massage was a long soak in an herb infused hot tub.

Over the next few hours, Alison was pampered within an inch of her life. Her hair was trimmed and highlighted. She got a manicure and a pedicure; a facial and a make-over. Even an acupuncture treatment. She wasn't afraid of the needles anymore. Once every conceivable treatment had been lavished on her, she finally emerged into the afternoon sun. It was on the edge of her mind to head for home, but the day was only half over and she had been told to take it for herself, so... shopping!

It was nice to wander the mall and spend some time just looking. Window shopping was a lost art. Eventually, she found some new clothes that she had to have. And some toys for the babies. Well, she couldn't completely forget them all day, after all. Not even if she tried. Nor could she stop thinking about her husband. She wondered if he was thinking about her? He said he would miss her today. She'd have to find him something, too. Hmmm.

Ah, wait. She had the perfect idea. And she knew right where to find it.

The walk home took a bit longer than the trip to the spa. Mostly because she was enjoying the early evening air and the slow sunset. She was never without light, so the night didn't worry her. But, she wanted to get home before too late. No need to worry anyone.

She hummed softly to herself as she mounted the steps to the front door and opened it. As she toed off her sandals in the entryway, she called out, "I'm home!"

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Longshot had been thinking about his wife all day. Mostly because of how bad the day had been before. He had been wracking his brain to figure out a good way to greet her. That, unfortunately got pushed aside for baby care. Two at one was hard! But he managed.

Now, the Mojoworlder was sprawled in the middle of the floor in the living room. Aiden was sitting in the Exer-saucer while Hana was in a swing. Maponos was running around the edge of the Exer-saucer much to Aiden's delight. Sadie was laying at the foot of the swing, protecting the little girl going back and forth.

"In here," Longshot called without getting up. The floor was comfy. And there was no threat of formula going down his pants here.

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Yay! Husband and babies all in one room! That made all the kisses so much easier to dispense. She dropped her bags in the entryway and then paused in the doorway as she laughed softly at the sight that greeted her. Poor Longshot. He must have had a long day.

"All tired out, Daddy?" Alison smiled at him as she entered the room. She had to walk past him to deliver baby kisses. Hana noticed her first and was waving grabby hands at her Mommy. Once he heard Hana's coos of happiness, Aiden noticed Alison too and gurgled happily.

She traced her toes along the line of one of his legs as she stepped over them. It probably gave him an interesting view up her skirt, but she didn't mind. It was nothing he hadn't seen before.

Both twins got a kiss on each cheek and forehead. "Did you miss me?"

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"For a minute," he answered. He had just done some marathon feeding, and their babies were wiggleworms. Thus, why he was not wearing a shirt. It smelled like formula and was tossed in the laundry room. Normally, this wouldn't have been all that tiring, but he had gone back to camp and trained with Makoto. She had pushed hard.

He oohed softly at the view up Alison's skirt. He might have seen it before, but he still liked it. Though he thought about unsprawling to show appreciation. He decided against it.

"Yes. Yes, we did. Aiden got a little crabby without nice boobs to rest his head against while he got a bottle. Hana thinks Daddy changes diapers funny. And nobody hugged me when I got home from camp."

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Once her children were kissed, snuggled, and squeezed, Alison turned back to her sprawled out husband. It was a nice view and for a moment, she just admired her hubby sans shirt. But, then she wandered back over to him and sat down lightly on his thighs.

"Poor thing. If you sit up, you can have your hug now." She smiled at him.

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Before Longshot could sit up, Maponos leaped! He landed on Longshot's belly. He stood on his back legs and reached for Alison. The pygmy marmoset wanted a hug, too!

He hadn't even gotten a pat on the head today.

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"I think they're figuring out by now that we'd do anything for them. Mommy and Daddy both." She smiled as she watched the twins play with their new toys. Of all the things she was proud of, having a part in making those two babies was her most important accomplishment.

Then she had to laugh at her husband. Hmmm, somebody was impatient. "The babies need food and clean diapers before we put them to bed. Think we can make it fast?"

She bet he could.

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"They're both smart. They probably knew that at birth." As well as how much all their family was wrapped around their tiny fingers.

"If we double team it, yes. I got two arms and two babies I can carry to the nursery." She could handle the feeding. Though he couldn't get anywhere because Alison was still on his lap. He would almost complain, but he liked her butt there.

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"Mmmm'kay, Daddy. You grab your little fanclub and I'll get my bags. I'll meet you in the nursery." She smiled and then kissed him once. Then she stood up and stepped aside so that she wasn't keeping him from moving.

He could go first, though. She wanted to watch her hubby carrying their babies. It made her smile.

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Longshot sprang to his feet. He went to Hana first because there was a lot more work to get her out of the swing than Aiden out of the Excer-saucer. He stopped the swing, unbuckled her, and scooped her and her Glowworm up in one arm. Once she was settled safely, he stepped across the room to Aiden. He wiggled his eyebrows at his son and deftly picked him and his Glowworm up.

Then it was off to the races!

Longshot ran up the stairs. Smoothly because he did not want to jostle the babies too much, but with as much speed as possible.

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Oh, she could feel it. She was rather enjoying the dent it was making in her thigh. She wiggled back against him and sighed happily. Lace added to the friction so much better than regular fabric. Although, he might not notice it since he had so much clothing on still.

"Little over-dressed, aren't you?" She breathed as she enjoyed the attention of his mouth and his hands on her skin.

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"Take care of it," he whispered hoarsely before biting her ear lobe. He was busy. She could handle removing his clothing.

He squeezed and fondled her breasts as he struggled to pull his hips away from her. It would be easier for her to get his erection out if he wasn't against her. His fingers under her lace panties pressed in more and found her clit. He stroked gently. He needed her ready. Wanted her five minutes ago. Had to have her.

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Ooooh. He was giving orders. Every once in a while, she found it incredibly hot when her nice, sweet, giving husband decided to be forceful and demanding. It was sexy! She purred happily and wiggled against him before setting herself to the task of undressing him. Well, as much as she could while he was plastered against her.

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Longshot did not want to know about the forceful and demanding. He recent memory was full of bad instances of those two traits. He was blithely oblivious of it now, however. His total attention was on Alison's body. Especially the parts underneath his fingers.

On one hand, he had SQUEEZIES. On the other, he was trying to get the squishies going.

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"I like when you have to work for it a little. It wouldn't be any fun if I was easy all the time." She chuckled. When was she ever not easy for her husband? But, it was the principle of the thing.

"Besides, I like wearing stuff like that. Makes me feel sexy."

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"You are sexy. Without wearing that stuff. I have sex with you if you were wearing grubby sweatpants." Because he would want to get such clothing off of her. No hiding her body beneath slightly baggy clothing.

He opened his eyes and shifted a little. He decided he had enough strength to get a move on. "Hold on, buttercup..."

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"You'd think I was sexy if I was wearing a garbage bag," she laughed. It would be fun for him, probably. She wouldn't mind if he tore a bag off of her.

"Mmm?" She wrapped her arms around him and held on. "We travelin'?"

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"Yes, I would. You don't need coverings to be sexy." It was a fact to him. Nothing would change it.

He used her grip on him to lift her up so he could get his arms under her. Then he did a lot of wiggling and positioning until he was able to lift her up. With a grunt because it was hard work.

"Yep. Going to the cushy realm of the bed. So bouncing isn't as hard..." He got to his feet and carried her all of three feet to the bed.

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The kiss ended with a silly, exaggerated mwah! She grinned and licked the end of his nose. He was so cute. And he carried her places. She loved him to bits.

With one arm wrapped around him for balance, she leaned over and plucked the package of bath crayons out of the gift box. She'd have to get the little ones a set when they were old enough to learn not to put it in their mouths.

"All set!" She announced and snuggled back into his arms.

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Longshot blinked at the nose licking. It caught him off-guard after the mwah. Which gave her plenty of time to pick up the bath crayons.

"Okay!" He hopped off the bed and strode over to the bathroom. It was easy to carry her. It required balance and muscle. And since he loved her more than anything, his hearts wouldn't let him not carry her.

Once in the bathroom, he nudged the door shut with his heel. Someone had suggested he start doing that before his little ones got mobile.

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That someone might have been Alison. She didn't particularly mind the thought of her children seeing her in the bath. Although, she minded them seeing what she would probably be doing with their father in the bath. So closed doors were best.

She nuzzled Longshot's neck lightly. "Can you get me close enough to the faucets to run the water?"

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"As you wish," quoeth the Longshot. He made his way over to their spacious tub and leaned over enough to let her get at the faucets. But not enough to send them both toppling over.

That would be a very bad way to ruin her relaxing day.

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"Ahhh. And did they?" She asked. But, she wasn't really interested. What interested her more was his bare neck that was so close and ripe for nuzzling. So she leaned in close and did just that.

One of her hands tangled in his hair and rubbed his scalp lightly. Her hubby had fun hair to play with.

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He continued to manually inspect her breasts. "Mmm. Not really. I still can't keep my hands off of them."

Crayons definitely were not Mojoworlder hand repellent. When she started nuzzling him, he started to get a wee bit more excited. Since she was on his lap, she could definitely feel it. For he certainly could feel her against that part of his body.

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"That's good. I'd be sad if you didn't want to play with them anymore." That would not do much for her self-esteem, oh no. Fortunately, she didn't see that happening anytime soon.

She laughed softly against his skin. Part of him was poking her. She reached down with her non-hair playing hand and stroked him very lightly. No hurry.

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"What if I wanted to play with other things?" He had an idea or five. None of them really usable in the position they were in. Though things could be said about how he could play his wife like a finely-tuned violin.

Then his breath caught as Ali stroked him. Longshot let it out unsteadily, but he could not get rid of the undeniable need for her.