(Ten)
Henry walked up the ramp of Fallen's ship later that same morning, carrying some books and ready for the first day of work on Seth's codes. He found the crew of the Lucky Dragon in the galley having some breakfast. Kimble had just returned from his visit with Remy and was cleaning up the morning's dishes, no longer damp from his spill in the hot tub. Henry greeted everyone and lay the books he brought down in front of young Maylee.
"I brought these for you. These are some of our school books on human anatomy and science. I do plan to keep my word of maintaining your medical education. You've got a head start on most of the kids here, but I'd still like you to go through these in case there's things you may have missed."
Maylee beamed and thumbed through the books. "Thanks!"
"In fact, it's my belief that you should be enrolled here as a full time student. The Professor only has a handful of kids here right now, so this is the best time. Small classrooms, plenty of teacher attention," he added suggestively.
"Momma?" Maylee asked, looking up at Fallen for her response.
"I think it's a good idea. We'll be very busy with Seth and it'll keep you from being bored."
Henry looked up at Kimble. "There's room for one more."
"I ain't no kid. 'Sides, what do I need schoolin' for? I gots a ship ta run."
"You've got powers you don't understand and can't control. We have many classes for newcomers just like you. At the very least you should consider a flight class."
Kimble squirmed uncomfortably. He wasn't ready to be away from his Mistress and the ship just yet. "I'll thinks about it."
"It would be an opportunity for you to make some new friends."
Kimble smiled at that. He hadn't fared so well in the friends department here with the adults, but he might do better with kids. He was at least ready enough to try.
Beast noticed his change of heart. "The offer stands. Just let me know when you're ready."
"I can pay for this," Fallen said.
"Don't be ridiculous," Henry replied. Honestly he couldn't imagine what kind of currency she might possess. Clan credits would mean nothing out here.
"No really, I can pay for this." Fallen left and returned quickly with a small leather pouch. She dumped out its contents and Henry's eyes opened wide. She had quite the collection of precious gems. Fallen was a survivor and no idiot. She had spent a long time squirreling away those things that might be valuable on any world. "Can you sell some of these for me? I'll need some money anyways. I have no plans to live off of the Professor's good graces."
Henry cleared his throat nervously and picked up what looked to be a couple of good sized raw diamonds. "I'll see what I can do. Put the rest of those away someplace safe. You wouldn't want to lose them."
"Whatever the standard tuition is, take it. I must insist."
Henry laughed, knowing when a point has been pressed enough. "All right."