making a comeback?

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Jax was sprawled on the bed, his eyes glued to the glowing screen of his phone, oblivious to the world around him. The door creaked open, and Pomni stepped into the bedroom, clad in her soft, cozy pajamas, the fabric swirling around her as she moved.

"Alright, the kids are with Kinger," Pomni announced, stretching her arms high above her head, her muscles relaxing as she ambled toward the bed with a cheerful demeanor.

"That's good. So they're staying for the weekend?" Jax inquired, glancing up from his phone to catch her bright smile.

"That's right! Kinger has them this week, then Gangle takes over, followed by Ragatha, and then it's Zooble's turn. And just like that, it all repeats," Pomni explained, her voice light with the rhythm of their parenting arrangement.

"Are you sure about this? I thought you'd be more concerned about them not being home," Jax said, propping himself up on one elbow, curiosity evident on his face.

Pomni chuckled softly as she settled down next to Jax, resting her head against his warm arm, her presence soothing.

"Yeah, but it was only a matter of time. They need to socialize with other people," she said, her tone thoughtful. "Ragatha takes them to the park to play with other kids; Kinger brings them to the zoo and aquarium to marvel at the animals; Gangle makes sure they enjoy anime while she works on her manga, and Zooble has his park adventures as well."

"Wow, that's an eventful schedule! And you’re really not anxious—whoa!" Jax exclaimed as Pomni suddenly tackled him onto the bed, the surprise of her playful move collapsing him against the soft mattress.

"Ouch! What the heck, Pomni?" he protested, laughing despite himself. Just then, Pomni leaned down, her lips brushing against his ear, her voice a teasing whisper.

"We have the place to ourselves, so how about we play a little game?" Pomni suggested, her tone inviting yet mischievous.

Meanwhile, the scene shifted to Jack, Jack, Jack, and Jacklin gathered around a transparent enclosure, their wide eyes fixed on the peculiar sight of the praying mantises. Kinger stood nearby, his phone pressed to his ear, deep in conversation.

"Yes, the author of the Spider-Man story has been quite consistent; I just hope he doesn't do anything careless," Kinger said, his brow furrowing slightly with concern.

"Hey! Uncle Kinger, I think the mantises are hugging!" Jacklin squealed, her voice ringing with excitement.

"Yeah! And look, his tail is going inside her butt; it looks weird!" Jack chimed in, his innocent observation leaving Kinger momentarily stunned.

Kinger’s eyes widened in alarm. "Don't look at them, you two! They're... doing stuff—"

"What!? Why is she biting his antenna?!" Jacklin exclaimed, a mix of shock and fascination on her face, causing Kinger to hang up abruptly. He rushed over, a hand instinctively covering the mantis enclosure with urgency.

"Kids, sorry, but I think it’s about time for us to go out and get some ice cream. Hehe," Kinger laughed nervously, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment at the situation, leaving the kids utterly puzzled.

"Well, I'm all for it!" Jacklin declared with glee, bouncing on the balls of her feet in anticipation.

"Of course you are; you eat sweets like you need air," Jack teased playfully, rolling his eyes fondly at his sister’s boundless enthusiasm.

'Don't need the kinds seeing that kind of horrific behavior at such a young age.

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