That's not what I meant by "to go". (Remi and others as requested.)

[soulstealingstark]

It had started with the fourth consecutive evening of not getting more than three hours of sleep. Insomnia and low need for sleep wasn't uncommon in the Stark bloodline, but being pregnant was a game-changer. Nearly the end of her gestation Alexa needed far more sleep than she ever had in her life, but the combination of her fast-working brain and a fast-moving baby conspired to keep her awake. And cranky: a full-on stomping temper-tantrum had been had twice before noon because she was so sleepy but couldn't sleep. Alexa didn't exactly consider it admitting defeat, but she did give in and decide to head down the block to the neighborhood Starbucks for an octo-shot Pumpkin Spice Latte, cup of whip on the side. It technically wasn't on the menu, but Alexa always brought her own cup, a space-dimensionally enhanced contraption that allowed her to appear to be carrying a normal venti cup with about a sixty-four ounce actual capacity. The baristas never seemed to mind. Even throughout her pregnancy Alexa was, much to Remi's chagrin, a regular at the store.

Which is why the barista knew exactly who to call when four weird-looking dudes dressed like extras in a low-budget Hawaiian horror movie blinked into existence, grabbed the redhead's wrists, and then blinked out again leaving behind the freshly-made PSL and the fairly unmistakable growl-hum of alien spacecraft in their wake. In stunned bystander speak? "Um, King Fishdude? Tiki alien guys stole your girlfriend. Or maybe it was that guy from Ancient Aliens. You wanna come get her latte?"

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[aqua_gambit]

He let out a breath. Some part of him was so glad to not have their daughter born here. He slowly pulled his hand away so she could maneuver toward the bathroom at the back.

"Speaking of, I saved your Pumpkin Spice Latte from the Starbucks. If this turned you off coffee, I'll have to figure out what to tell the scientists keeping it warm for you."

[soulstealingstark]

"You saved my PSL? Damn, babe. That's pretty impressive. How did you convince the scientists to keep it warm?" She waddled a little as he maneuvered her towards the bathroom.

"I'm still a fan of coffee. I just probably won't want Kona for awhile."

[aqua_gambit]

"Well, if they didn't they would have to deal with me and an unhappy you. Together we might be intimidating. Also, it's a scientific challenge." He would wait outside the restroom while she did her business.

"Good. I don't want to feel bad drinking my morning coffee in front of you." Guilt coffee never tasted good.

[soulstealingstark]

"I honestly think they'd be more intimidated by me than you. I'm mean when I don't get my coffee. Very mean. I throw things and activate lasers."

[aqua_gambit]

He gave a rueful smile. She was probably right. "Go do what you need to. I'll call in Mary and Jacob. We can get out of here before your father shows up to kill me."