Three marriages, God would finally marry his Goddess. Everything was going smoothly, why would he be nervous? Could it be that at the last minute, before the ceremony was to begin, someone would quickly and happily put some extra pressure on? This time it wasn't a Devil or Demon who wanted a piece of revenge but an Angel who knew that in his wake a few more couples would follow...
Alexander had woken up early in the morning. He stood on the balcony smoking as usual and dressed in nothing but sweatpants. Alex couldn't say he had slept well. The absence of Samantha in his arms had made him extremely uncomfortable. The feeling of being forced to leave her had reappeared in his dreams after which he jolted awake. He could not explain the nervous knot in his stomach. Surely, he would see Red again in a few hours. So, what was going on with him? Everything had been planned to perfection and everything was in place for the party. So why was he worried? Lucifer came to stand next to him on the balcony and saw his son staring into the distance with a nervous look on his face. He asked:
"Are you alright Alexander?"
"No Dad, I'm not okay at all. Are you going to torture me some more now?"
"No, I've had my revenge and fun. I wouldn't torture anyone on a day like this either. Too many grooms in Hell who for some reason torture themselves over something they feel guilty about because something happened on their big day. Very often stupid little things. Sad Hell loops those are."
"Why do I feel nervous Dad? I went through thousands of years of mental Hell because I missed Samantha so terribly. I've fought Demons and put down rebellions and fought wars in Hell. I've traveled through time and driven out a tyrant. Never have I felt so nervous as I am now. This day is perfectly planned and unless some unexpected disaster occurs, this day cannot go wrong. And yet..."
Lucifer placed a hand on Alex's shoulder:
"Alex, you are not nervous about the day. You are nervous about seeing your bride in her wedding dress. You are nervous because you are really getting married today instead of being husband and wife in your minds and hearts. You are nervous because you want everything to be perfect for Samantha and because you will be performing two weddings today which is also completely new for you. And that my dear boy is absolutely normal."
"Aren't you nervous, after all, it's your wedding day too?"
"Of course I am. I too want this day to be perfect for Ella. Of course, I am nervous for the moment I stand before you and wait for Ella to appear in her wedding dress. The difference between us two Alex is that you are God and think you should be responsible for everything. You must let go of that thinking and feeling today. Today you must trust that the ladies. Azi, Cas, your girls, and their volunteers have planned and arranged everything perfectly. Something I don't doubt for a moment. Today is Samantha's and your day."
"And the big day for you and Ella and the day of my two idiots."
"In our private circle absolutely! For the four of us, today will always be our big day. However, we also realize that we are the appetizers while Paradise City and Dis are waiting for the main course. Twenty thousand Angels and I do not know how many thousands of Demons want to see their Goddess and God on their big day and celebrate with you."
"For fuck's sake Dad, make me a little more nervous will you?"
Lucifer laughed softly:
"Alex, everything is going to be fine. We are talking about Ella and Samantha and those two have everything perfectly under control. I do not know about our two idiots, but our women have it covered."
At about the same time, Samantha also stood on the balcony with a cup of tea and was in no better shape than Alexander. She too had woken up from unpleasant dreams. The feeling she had when Alex was forced to leave her again because his mission was not yet complete. When she had woken up from those dreams and he was not in bed she felt as lonely and all alone again as during those five years he had been away. When she thought of what was to come, she suddenly felt tremendously happy. She had her Alex back and was blessed with four beautiful children who now still slept the sleep of innocence. Silently she began to weep, and tears ran down her cheeks. Her mother came up beside her and put an arm around her waist:
"Are you all right darling?"
Samantha nodded, quickly wiped away her tears, and said:
"Yes Mom, these are tears of happiness and tears of joy. Because we finally have this day, because we have three beautiful girls and a magnificent boy. Why am I so nervous Mom?"
"Because today is your big day my little girl. Because today you are getting married in front of everyone you love and who in turn loves you, with your children in a leading role. Because soon your husband is going to wait for you in his perfect tux and as usual look like, well a Greek God. Because soon you will be accompanied by your Dad in your beautiful dress to Alexander. Because the Lightbringer is going to make sure that you are no longer man and woman as in your hearts but become husband and wife with two universes as witnesses."
"MOM, I really can't use that last one right now!"
"Oh my dear baby, you and Alex are just destined for each other so have a little faith. This is your day, enjoy it. Nothing will change after today. You just provided two universes with a giant party."
A little further into the city, the day was also slowly getting underway for Celine and Michael. She lay in his arms and pondered. He noticed she was absentminded and asked:
"Little Demon what are you thinking about?"
She hesitated for a moment and then said softly:
"Have you thought about Alex's proposal yet? I mean which of the two methods we should choose? I want to be able to ask Alex quickly Angel."
He laughed softly and replied:
"Little Demon, whatever choice you want to make I'm going to completely support it without hesitation. If you ask my opinion, the first choice I don't like. Our children will be a new species, perhaps even the first. Half Demon half Angel. We are an Angel and a Demon. I have been in love with you and you with me for six thousand years. Why don't we become one like in our dreams? The first of a new kind, the same as our children, half Demon half Angel. Examples for our children because they too will be half Demon half Angel, pioneers in Alex's dream for a unified universe where everyone is equal and treated equally."
"You really want to give up your Archangel status for me?"
"Celine darling, if it had been necessary to be together, to have children together I would have begged Alexander to make me a Demon!"
With that answer, the Demon began to cry softly. Like Samantha, they were not tears of sorrow. Michael pulled her more tightly into his arms and let her be. He thought he knew what her next questions would be. When she stopped crying a moment later, Celine asked:
"Angel, do you think we should wait a while? After all, we've only just really gotten together."
"Little Demon we have been together for six thousand years. We as warriors just had a mission to fulfill first and that kept us apart for so long. Alex had to get rid of that old sadist first before we could be together forever. We were and are his two most important generals. We knew what we were getting into and followed him here, we would have followed him anywhere. Alexander Dei brought us home, to be together."
"Can we ask Alex then?"
"Yep! And then I can get a little revenge on the boss at the same time."
"How is that revenge at the same time Angel?"
"According to Luci, it is very common on Earth for the groom and bride to be extremely nervous on the big day. His plate will already be quite full today so perfect to put a little extra on that plate."
"Are you sure you are not a Demon Michael because this is very sneaky hihihi ..."
"Totally sure darling but I have been lucky enough to learn from the best."
There was silence for a minute or two until Celine said:
"Michael you do know that making a baby takes a lot of practice."
He turned slightly so he could look her in the eyes and saw nothing but pleasure, love, and arousal.
"Well, my beautiful Demon then I think we need to start practicing very urgently."
Beatrice had not slept well. She'd been brooding. Ella, of course, had been sleeping in the suite while Lucifer and Alexander shacked up together in Lucifer's suite. The girl knocked on the door of Jo's room and Ella came to open it while still dressed in her pajamas. She saw Trixie standing there with a disheveled expression on her face. Ella smiled at her and said:
"Come in Sunflower."
Trixie had gotten used to this new nickname, and she liked it a lot. Only her father still used Monkey, but she didn't mind that. She stepped into the room and at Ella's prompting she sat down on the bed. The always cheerful Ella planted herself next to her, put an arm around her, and asked:
"Well, what is it, girl?"
"I'm a little scared Aunt Ella."
This was also a change and a novelty for the girl. A change from which she was over the moon. Where before she only had her dad, mom, and grandma, now she had a whole load of uncles and aunts from Alex's intimate circle. Her dad was definitely part of that circle too but she belonged to the family. They had started calling them in Heaven and Hell the Royal Family, first as a joke but it was now absolutely serious. The Gods saw her as a sister to their own children and treated her the same way. She used to have one grandmother, now she has two and also two grandfathers. Four Gods who had claimed her as being a granddaughter. Ella replied softly to what Trixie had said with a warm smile:
"I think everyone is a little scared and nervous today. After all, this is the first time this has happened in Heaven. So, what exactly are you afraid of Sunflower?"
"Alex is going to make me an Angel..."
"Hmmm, I understand baby. He's going to make me an Angel too and I'm kind of scared too."
"Really?"
Asked the girl. Ella nodded enthusiastically and her ponytail began to dance up and down.
"Absolutely, but that's perfectly normal. We don't know what it's like to be an Angel. And strange things can make us nervous and scared. But you know what? It's Alex and you know he would never do anything dangerous to us."
Trixie nodded:
"I know Aunt Ella but still..."
Ella decided to cheer the girl up a bit by suggesting to her what she could do as an Angel in the future:
"Sunflower, you wanted to go into space, after all, explore Mars and such. You also know that Q and Laia are going to build giant spaceships at Alex's behest. Things like that always start small. We have Angels of wisdom and science like Laila and Angels like Q of technology. So, everything you need to prepare. In no time you will become captain of your own spaceship and you can start exploring the whole universe. Help humanity to explore and inhabit their solar system and later their Galaxy. Learn hard, learn a lot and the possibilities are unlimited, especially if you are an Angel. You have the Goddess, the God, all the Angels, and all the Demons on your side Sunflower. Your future will be wonderful, I'm sure."
The girl had regained a smile on her face and the two hugged each other tightly as they sat there for a moment.
After Trixie left the room, Ella sat alone on the bed. Her hands and legs trembled slightly. There was a knock on the door and Rae Rae came in. Silently she sat down next to Ella and took her hand.
"Are you okay Ella?"
Ella looked at her with moist eyes and said:
"I am nervous Rae Rae and at the same time absolutely happy. I am going to be an Archangel and Lu is going to be my husband. We can be happy together forever. Still, I am nervous."
The Angel of Death smiled softly:
"Isn't that normal on Earth for the bride to be nervous dear Ella?"
"I know, I've seen my share of weddings. I always thought it was cute. Now I don't know what to think about it. It is God Himself who will perform our marriage with the Goddess beside Him. Four other Gods will sit in the front row and thousands of Angels and Demons will be able to follow everything. First in the throne room and then in the garden."
Rae Rae laughed:
"Yep, when Alex does something he goes full steam ahead. Ella, you do know you are in good hands with Lu. That you can lean on him completely. As for Alex, look at it this way, from the moment you say yes to Lu you are his stepmom, and you can send that little brat to his room for a time-out."
Ella looked at the Angel startled and said with big eyes:
"O... I only now realize what is happening. I'm going to marry the father of God. I'm going to be for real grandmother to the children of God and his Goddess. Oh...wow..."
Rae Rae looked at her with a wide grin and Ella turned a little red in the face after which she asked:
"Rae Rae, do you know what Alex did for me at Casa Diablo before everything went completely crazy?"
The Angel shook her head.
"He gave me a new womb and he whispered in my ear not to give Lu a heart attack."
The Angel's eyes began to sparkle:
"That doesn't surprise me at all. Since the moment you two met, Alex has been bristling and throwing fireballs around there at Casa Diablo. He hated that he couldn't get involved, that he had to stay on the sideline. We weren't quite ready to go on the attack. Alex particularly likes you, Ella, and I've already noticed that Samantha likes you just as much. I don't know what he's going to think about a little brother or sister, but I definitely want to be there when you tell him one is on the way."
Again Ella's eyes shot wide open:
"O...O... O if I get pregnant then the baby will be a brother or sister to God..."
"Ella he has always been Alex to you and now you only talk about God. You desperately need to let go of that girl because that is what makes you nervous. You see him as much as Alex as Samantha does, even in formal settings you often forget to address him by his title. Something he does not blame you at all and even finds pleasing. The rest of us can get a skewed eye from him at stressful times when we do that. But you, the kids, and Samantha never, ever. That is his subconscious way of showing how much he likes you. Enjoy your day and after your wedding night with Lu, enjoy planning your future family."
Ella was getting a whole lot redder now:
"We've already been talking about that. I'm afraid Rae Rae, my first and only pregnancy almost ended fatally for me."
Rae Rae gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek:
"Dear girl if Alex gave you a new womb, then you can be sure it is perfectly fine. He never does half a job. If Michel has trusted him for six thousand years and became his right hand without hesitation, then that says everything about Alex. Michael doesn't trust anyone on sight."
She gave Ella another gentle kiss and stood up.
"I'll say it now Ella, so I don't have to later. Welcome to the family little sister."
With that, the Angel disappeared from the room leaving Ella with a blissful smile on her face.
At about the same time on Earth, in a cottage somewhere in the peaceful countryside outside London, a Demon was lying on the couch with his head on the lap of his Angel who was reading. Suddenly that Demon asked:
"Angel, how come we let that little shit talk us into this?"
"What do you mean darling?"
"Well first it was a wedding date, then it was a wedding for a united Angel Host of 9,000 and now it's a wedding for twenty thousand Angels, who knows how many Demons and six Gods!"
"Dear, Alex has not yet done a single thing that could be dangerous or bad for us so this is going to be fine too."
"I do know that Angel. He has protected us from Hell and Heaven for six thousand years. But every time he smiles at us in a certain way, and you know very well which way that is, he pulls us into one of his schemes. I admit that he has always kept us away from real dangers but still."
Azi put his book aside and looked at his Demon with his eternal smile. A smile the Demon would never, ever be able to resist.
"I used to always say that God had a plan, that God was right for everything and everyone. I was just two generations too early with that thinking. Does Alex have a plan, are we part of that plan, do we not yet see the outcome of that plan? Of course. But what we've seen from Godfry and what we've seen from Alex then I guess we can draw conclusions, darling. We are his two idiots, and he loves us as brothers. That is why I have full confidence in Alex. If he finds it necessary to put us in the spotlight for a moment to support the greater cause, then I think after six thousand years of his loyalty and protection we will have to bite the bullet for a couple of hours."
Crowley was silent for a moment and then said with a sigh:
"I know Angel, but it was so quiet. No one interfered with us, and we could peacefully build our existence on Earth. Get over the animosity between Angels and Demons and be happy."
Azi pressed a kiss to Crowley's forehead and said softly:
"And that is exactly what Alex envisioned dear. We are paving the way for others like us. Demons and Angels who can happily build a future together. We are not alone, dear, Michael and Celine and you may have noticed that Jo and Azrael were attracted to Bearus and Belios. Only we are in the spotlight today because they are not ready yet. But how long will that last once we set the example?"
"All that may well be Angel. This may be the beginning of a new start for Heaven and Hell. This may be the beginning of mixed marriages and Alex's dream of equality. But that doesn't take away from the fact that he is and always will be a little shit!"
With that, Azi laughed and asked:
"You just found that out now? You call me your bastard, but the boss is an even bigger bastard than me!"
Alex remained nervous and after an hour or two he refused to stay in Lucifer's suite any longer. He did not need his tuxedo for the first part of the ceremony, so he had selected and put on a dark three-piece tailored suit. With his tux in a protective bag, he walked toward his office. He would hang it up there for the moment and then go take a look at the garden. The moment he stepped into the throne room he immediately saw Celine standing there, she was apparently keeping watch at the door that led to the other palace.
"For fuck's sake Celine, now what?"
Torturing the boss a little remained a pleasant pastime for the Demon and some kind of harmless revenge for what he and Samantha had done to her as little brats. So, she said with undisguised pleasure:
"Order from the Lady Boss and Ella forbidden access for you until the moment you have to go and bless the marriage of Azi and Crowley."
To Alex, it seemed like there was no end to his misery. He gave up and didn't even feel like asking why he wasn't allowed through that door. He turned and walked to his office. Maybe there he could unwind a bit by busying himself with the planning for the construction of the new Heaven and the latest numbers from Belios and Bearus for the pocket dimensions. Fifteen minutes later there was a knock at the door, and he practically growled for whoever it might be to come in. His surprise was great when four Angels and four Demons entered. He looked at them perplexed and felt yet another headache coming on when he asked:
"And what can I do for you on this crazy day?"
Michael replied:
"Celine and I have made a choice boss."
He looked at the two with a crazed look:
"Babies? And you come to me to say that now! I am about to elevate two people to Angel, an Angel, and two Demons elevated in rank, perform two marriages, and yes not to mention MY OWN MARRIAGE! And why do you need reinforcement to announce your choice?"
With a sneering smile on her lips, Celine said:
"Oh, that boss, that's not reinforcement."
He looked at the other six as his headache had become a reality.
"Are you telling me that you six have also decided that you want babies and have made a choice? Et tu Anna?"
The otherwise timed Demon nodded vigorously and said:
"Yes Alex, maybe not immediately but Gabe and I would love to have that future."
He shook his head and looked at the two remaining couples. He pointed to Jo and Belios:
"You two, that you would become a couple I expected that. You probably want the same option as Anna and Gabe. But you two..."
He pointed at Azrael and Bearus:
"How long has this been going on between you guys?"
Azrael turned a little red:
"Not long after I became the Angel of Death. In the beginning, everything was quiet, and I had some time to spend at the gates of Hell or No Man's Land."
Bearus did not speak and this time every trace of his normal self was missing, his natural bravado was gone. It was as if he was afraid of Alexander's reaction and feared that their request would be rejected. Alex immediately realized that the two were in the very same boat as Celine and Michael. In love with each other and thousands of years separated by an old lunatic.
"Sit the fuck down, now!"
As the eight took their seats he manifested his drink and his cigarettes. He turned to Azrael and Bearus:
"Why are you afraid of my reaction? Bearus, you have known me for thousands of years. And you Rae Rae, we have worked so closely together for the last ten years. You are just like Little Anna, a little sister to me. Don't you guys know me by now? How could I refuse my brother and my little sister anything when it's so damn important to you!"
He pointed to Bearus:
"Why didn't you tell me this B?"
The Demon lowered his head:
"Boss, I had to make a choice because of that time travel thing of yours. You knew Rae Rae could be trusted because she helped get you into the other universe. Rae Rae herself wasn't allowed to find out for some time that you were on Earth or in Hell because it would be over a thousand years before she would join Michael. It still could have provided a time loop, Alex. Your work was far too important, we could wait."
"So of the four couples sitting here, two are victims of Godfry and that has kept you apart for thousands of years."
He drained his glass:
"Good, I take it Celine explained the two possibilities to you?"
At the table, he saw nodding in agreement and Anna's face turning pale.
"Anna darling, what is it?"
Very softly she said:
"Last night I talked to Ella and she said that before you met she could never have had children and that you gave her a new womb to make it possible."
"True but what does that have to do with you girl?"
Very softly with pain evident in her voice she said:
"I never told you this Alex… but… Before you arrived in Hell, I was obliged to marry a Demon of higher rank. I was to young but nothing was to be done about it. A pregnancy went wrong and after that, I couldn't have any more children after which he sent me away as being useless..."
At these words, everyone felt Alex's short fuse and it was probably felt far beyond the throne room because he was on the verge of exploding. With a venomous tone of voice, he asked:
"Please someone tell me that sometime in the past six thousand years I cut that bastard's head off."
Belios, Bearus, and Anna were nodding.
"Good because I don't think Red would appreciate me going hunting on my own wedding day. Anna, of course, I can fix that for you so you can make a choice."
The little Demon began to cry softly and Gabe took her in his arms. Alex leaned back for a moment and then asked:
"Which method do you want?"
Celine replied:
"We have all independently made the decision that we want to become Half Angel Half Demon, a new species, the image you have of the future. A future we all believe in thanks to you."
Alex thought for a moment:
"Here's what we're going to do. I'm going to elevate Ella and Beatrice to Angels first, Azi elevated in rank, then you eight will follow and then Crowley will follow. With that, we have the transition from Angel to Demon with the new species tucked neatly in the middle."
He stood straight, looked at Anna, and said:
"Little Anna come to me for a moment will you."
She joined him and in her eyes, he could read hope.
"Anna raise your shirt a little because for this I need contact with your skin."
Tears ran down her cheeks as she did as he asked. He placed his hand
where her uterus should be. At first, his hand lit up perfectly, a golden glow appeared in his eyes and suddenly Anna's entire lower body began to light up. After a minute or so the glow seemed to disappear in her lower body.
"So all new dear Anna but perfect this time."
He kissed her on her cheek:
"Hop back to your boyfriend little Demon."
He took a seat and said played sternly:
"Now all of you get the hell out of my office!"
Everyone left the office quickly and happily. Michael lingered at the door for a moment and asked:
"I hope you are not angry boss. After all, it was my idea to cause some extra stress as revenge for that evening but after what I just saw I feel a little bad about it."
He looked at his right hand and said with a soft smile:
"Don't worry Michael. Yes, the moment you came in my stress levels shot through the roof. Eventually, you made sure that it is now completely gone. The reminder I needed to get the future back in sight. No apologies needed from you but a thank you from me to you. And like I said, fuck off!"
About fifteen minutes before the first part of the ceremony was to begin, Samantha entered his office through the partition. He looked at her and for a moment it seemed as if he could no longer breathe. Her enchanted beauty had that effect on him. He stood up and took her in his arms. After a gentle but passionate kiss, she said with a warm smile:
"Gabriel told me the ceremony has changed slightly?"
He smiled softly, holding her at arm's length to better take her in. She was not only the Goddess she also looked like one, again she had chosen a light green dress, bare shoulders, and a slit that showed a good portion of her leg. Something he had absolutely nothing against. A small discreet diadem in the hair he knew as one her mother often wore. Her necklace from Eloch with below it his necklace that he had manifested in Dis and on her finger the ring that would be completed today. Before answering her question, he said:
"Sam darling as usual you look divine. No wonder I fall in love with you every day."
She put her arms around his neck, gave him another warm kiss and said:
"Keep up the good work boyfriend and our old room will not be destroyed three times, we will have to restore the room very often."
He laughed out loud:
"I'll hold you to that Red. As for the ceremony, yes, this one has expanded a little bit. Apparently not one Demon and one Angel have gone completely crazy, but we have four of each species who want to become a completely new species and open a baby factory."
She laughed:
"I heard it and to be honest I felt it too love. The kids too, I had to calm them down a bit and tell them that you had gotten some bad news from little Anna. That everything was fine."
He shook his head for a moment:
"Anna, Belios, and Bearus thought I and my work were too important to burden me with their problems. I don't know how to feel about that Red. I realize that the goal each of us was pursuing was huge but this..."
She laid her head on his chest:
"Alex, we all made sacrifices, and we all did it voluntarily. We all defied pain and sorrow exactly to get to where we are today. Does it feel crappy to know that others have made sacrifices to support you, to help you? Absolutely, because that's you. You want to spare everyone pain and sorrow, you want to see everyone happy. However, we cannot dwell on the past love we must move forward. And that is exactly what you have done for Ella and Anna, their dream of having babies is going to come true because you have given them a new womb. Michael and Celine, Bearus and Azrael are finally together. Azi and Crowley can live happily married together. And if I understood correctly, because she spoke rather rapidly, Trixie has already claimed one of your future spaceships and is planning her first trip to Mars."
That elicited another joyous laugh from him:
"Did you tell her that she doesn't need a spaceship? That as an Angel she can use her translocation and doesn't need a spacesuit to walk around on Mars."
"Yep. Her answer was that she couldn't help humanity then because humans do need spaceships and spacesuits so she wants to pretend she would still be human."
"I actually expected that from our Sunflower. She wants to be a pioneer, do it the hard way, and let others enjoy the fruits of her labor."
At that moment there was a knock on the door of his office, and he said with a smirk:
"Speak of the Devil..."
He called inside after which Gabe entered with Dan, Leila, and Beatrice in tow. Trixie was not yet inside, or she was already flying at Alex and grabbing him in one of her hugs. The adults all got wide smiles and Alex said:
"Well to what do I owe that pleasure Sunflower?"
"I wanted to do it right now Alex. They said it couldn't be done during the ceremony because then everything must stay very serious."
He lifted her off the ground and into his arm. Samantha had put an arm around the girl and Alex said:
"Girl whoever said that to you obviously doesn't know me very well."
"It was Grandpa Robert Alex."
With this, he laughed:
"Girl, you will get to know your Grandpa Robert very well during our little trip. He just tricked you a little bit and believe me he likes nothing better than tricking people. You know what? I have the perfect way for you to get back at him."
She had a very mischievous look in her eyes just like Alex and Sam.
"Tell Alex!"
"Okay, when you go back to the suite after the party with the grandmas and grandpas you must pretend you have a tummy ache. An Angel does not get a stomachache so he will not know what is happening or what he can do for you and will panic a bit. Before that, you do have to tell Grandma Salome and Grandma Aisha what you are planning and why, but also the other kids, so they know what is happening and don't really worry about you. If they want to play along and pretend to be worried about you it will make both the grandpas a lot more nervous."
She got a rather large smirk on her face and nodded vehemently. Alex put her back on the ground and asked:
"Dan, Laila can we do something for you?"
Dan had his arm wrapped around Laila's waist and asked in a soft voice:
"What is the difference between a soul and an Angel in Heaven? I mean apart from the obvious things like flying and manifesting very complicated things."
Samantha answered in Alex's place:
"Both are indeed immortal Dan. So, Laila and you can be together forever if that is your wish. The biggest difference is..."
She pointed to Beatrice:
"That you could give that beautiful girl siblings."
This put a smile on the faces of Laia and Dan. They obviously already knew this but really wanted to hear it once from the mouth of the Gods. Gabe said in a serious tone:
"MyLady, MyLord five minutes."
He nodded and asked:
"Can we have the room for a moment please."
This was the sign to give the Goddess and her God some privacy and they quickly left to take their own places.