To Jaina Solo-Fel- I could say the same thing about Whisper! I'm absolutely elated that you like my story!

To Lady Leila – indeed it does. I love it too.

AN: More strange and weird quotes from different movies/TV shows abound! Did anyone catch the three references in the last chapter?  One was from Firefly (it still ticks me off that they cancelled it! Grrrrrr), there was one from Monty Python and another from Star Trek.   This chapter is mostly dialogue so bear with me ok?

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Interlude Kyp-Part Two The Mission

Five weeks into Jag and Jaina's honeymoon

Kyp twirled around in the co-pilot chair of the Mind Warper as he waited for Tell to finish with her morning exercise routine. He still had no idea where they were going.  They had stopped various times at several different planets to pick up certain things; he didn't know what those were either.  Tell had really gotten into the whole cloak-and-vibroblade thing when she had joined up with the Lighters.  Supposedly he had some purpose to fulfill on this mission; they just hadn't gotten to that part yet. They were headed to Eclipse next, so that Tell could check on the base's supplies and so that both Kyp and Tell could see her kids.  He was just dying to see his niece and nephew, Drew and Eowyn had their parent's knack for flying and getting into and out of serious trouble.  They also adored him more than anything, Tell and Thace got no end of pleasure teasing "Uncle Kyp" as he had been affectionately named about some of the antics he got into with them. 

It was even worse when the Sunrider kids were there, not to mention the Rendar-Tharens.  With all of the cousins together, their capacity for mayhem was increased ten-twenty fold.  He did indeed pity Kam and Tionne, as if the Solo twins hadn't been enough, they now had not only the wily offspring of some of the galaxy's biggest troublemakers, but nine out of ten of the mischief-makers were Force-sensitive.  He was amazed to see that Eclipse was still in one piece and that Kam and Tionne hadn't spaced his niece and nephew or their cousins.  Tell landed Mind Warper in the main docking bay and as they walked down the ramp, Kyp almost got barreled over by the massive hug he got from his niece, Eowyn. 

"You grew!"

"You noticed!"

"Who is he?"

"Who's who, Uncle Kyp?"

"The guy who put that extra sparkle in your eyes, the extra bounce in your step, the one who is currently not too happy with me right now, I can feel it, Wyn. Who is he?"

"Mom, I think Uncle Kyp's mind is going…"

"Yes, well I suppose it was inevitable with him getting so old and all that."

"One way or another, sweetness, I'm going to get it out of you."

"Too bad, you'll only be here for a couple days."

"I have my ways."

"Well, I have a philosophy class starting soon, so I need to be going. Good seeing you, uncle Kyp."

"You too, Wyn, you too."

Kyp turned to Tell who was standing with an incredulous-looking Kam and Tionne, "Mei mei, remind that I need to talk to Thace soon, please."

"Not a problem, Kyp, so tell me what are you going to do to make her tell you? I'm just dying to know."

"Simple, if she doesn't tell me before we leave, I make one very important call and poof we'll all know soon enough."

"Going to talk to her aunt?"

"Nope, even better than that…."

Tell gasped, eyes widening as she realized what he had meant, "You wouldn't be that cruel to actually tell Pash that his baby girl is dating some mystery person would you?"

"Pash no, Diric yes."

"But Diric's on a mission with…."

"Exactly."

"Ooooh! You are evil, Master Durron! To do that to your poor niece!"

"I have to say, Kyp, that's some pretty good scheming."

"Thank you, I thought so."

"The Great One must really be rubbing off on you."

Kyp laughed, "That and remember I've become a dreaded politician now, Kam."

"True….but weren't you always like this?"

"No, he was more annoying and impulsive."

"You know if we stand here much longer, they'll start betting on when we'll come in."

"Is that what the Force is telling you, Master Durron?"

"The kids?  Bet?  I don't think so."

Kyp rolled his eyes, disbelief written on his face, "Come on Kam, you have most of the Rogue kids here, not to mention the Sunriders, the Crackens, and the Rendar-Tharens.  By now money or chores or whatever has already been laid down."

"It's slightly frightening to see that we've been away for a number of years and yet your insight into my family is astounding.  You are a very dangerous man, Kyp Durron."

"Coming from you, mei mei, that's a compliment."

"Shall we go inside then and see who won the pool?"

A few days later

On board the Mind Warper

"So are you ready for your whole part in this, Kyp?"

"What you mean I actually have to do something!?  I can't just sit here and mind the ship?"

"Yes, no, and it's really simple, Kyp. A no-brainer, that's why they chose you for this mission."

"I thought this was a relief supply drop for refugees?"

"It is …and isn't."

"Xiao mei mei, je shr shuh muh lan dong shi."   [Little (younger actually) sister, what kind of rotten thing is this?]

"It's a simple meet-and-greet, that's all."

"So I should pack both a blaster and my lightsaber."

"Kyp!"

"Tell, mei mei, the last time Thace sent me one of these, I got poked full of holes. So pardon me if I'm not too enthusiastic about going."

"All you have to do go there, hand over some documents to the chief, wait until she's done with them, and then I'll come drop off the rest of the supplies and we'll be out of there. That's it, I swear!"

"What's the document?"

"I don't know- the Grand Matriarch gave it to Thace sealed so neither one of us knows what it contains. She asked me to deliver it and specifically requested that I bring you along, I don't know why!"

Uh-huh, right, Kyp thought, you may not know what's in it but knowing you, you have a pretty good idea what it is, regardless.

"Fine, I'm assuming the guide will meet us at the spaceport or am I going to have to find this place on my own?"

"No, the guide will meet you there. I'll follow and drop off the rest of the supplies a couple days later. I have a small side assignment from Thace."

"Fine, I'll go pack then."

"Ok, there are some supply packs in the cargo bay that you might want to look at. You know, see if they have anything useful."

"Thanks."  

An hour later, they landed at the Rancor Base spaceport on the recovering planet of Dathomir.   Tell hugged Kyp goodbye, wished him an uneventful mission, and reassured him that she'd see him in a couple of days.  He left with the guide and once he was out of sight, Tell put in a call to Lighter headquarters and in minutes had the entire story.  She just threw her head back and roared with laughter.  He had no idea what was about to hit him, poor guy.  It's all for the best, she supposed, getting up and stretching.  Well, onwards and upwards like Dria was so fond of saying, she had a couple of items she had to get before she went to drop off the rest of the supplies and there was no time like the present to get this done.  She exited her ship, heading towards the large selection of stores near the spaceport, still shaking with silent laughter at the mess her older brother had gotten himself into.

LOL- Kyp seems to have it coming to him doesn't he?  Stay tuned for Part Three – Kyp's Nasty Little Surprise!

Teaser:

Horrified, he whirled to face her, "What do you mean, we're married!?" he demanded.