A/N,
OK, this is where things get dicey. My knowledge of Muslim culture could be summed up in one short paragraph. However, I did do some research for my new characters, Minoo and Abzari. Both of their accounts in this story are fictionalized, so don't go looking for info on who they are. While I did borrow some things from history, there's little factual info here. Due to abysmal readership once again, I feel countless hours trying to get every detail right isn't worth the effort.
Hopefully I didn't completely blow it.
As a side note, Disney has officially announced Frozen 2's release date, 11/27/2019! I can't wait!
"Anna and Michael, I have good news. The Habitat has been cleared. However, the edges and the shield wall are considered forbidden territory. Please do not approach these areas."
"Fair enough, Olaf. Oh,... and another thing. I think it would be a good idea if we got to meet the other earthlings and,.. um,..."
"Michael!"
"I'm sorry Anna. But I just don't know what to call you." I felt bad, but the simple fact is she's not exactly human, and she's not from Earth.
Olaf suggested; "What about 'Hybrids'?"
"Hmmm, That's close, Olaf, but a little dry. OK, what about Hy-brides?" At this suggestion, Anna's eye's were beaming. She may not be all human, but the girly-girl came roaring out at the prospect of a wedding.
"Really Michael?!, you want me to be your bride?! Oh, I could have a long white dress, and one hundred thousand flowers, and the entire population of the Habitat could be there, but who would give me away? And food, and what about the cake?..."
I had my elbows on my knees and my head in my hands. The runaway train was screaming down the tracks at full throttle.
"Anna, please, one hundred things at a time. Still,... I like the name, and the truth is, we will all want to get married at some point if things go well."
Anna stood there bouncing, clapping her hands rapidly at a close distance to her chest. I had to admit I liked her enthusiasm for this prospect, I will some day want to see that face walking up the isle.
"I will confer with the other assistance's Michael, and we will set something up. There is a lodge hall near the lake on the far shore, you can meet there."
"OK, Olaf, Anna and I are gonna' go find something to... Hey, I've got an idea, why don't we go for a run?"
I was up for some physical activity after being cooped up in here, and Ms. Ants in the Pants burning off some of that over abundance of energy seemed like a great idea. Besides, I'm not letting this rock hard body of mine turn to shit again, ever. so we walked up to the replicator and stated we wanted running attire, when it asked us; "Please state type of material", we looked each other in the eye and said it in unison;
"Spandex!"
We both looked good, and when we stepped out we were determined to show it off. In her body glove running suit, it showed her every curve, and I mean every curve. Now I've never been much for breasts, and she didn't really have much. In fact, she looked slightly lighter in the cups than in the movie. But her hips were a touch wider. I figured this was something the masters had engineered in her. They wanted a baby factory, and her hips were designed for it, which made me wonder about her birth canal.
I'll let that be a mystery for a little while longer, it's been ages for me, and I'm in no rush.
So we stretched out for a few minutes before taking off. Which would bring another round of arousal for me as she was quite limber. Then it was out the door, freedom at last. At least a little, Olaf was following us, but staying out of sight. I was all for this. If we got into trouble he could rescue us, as we were in unfamiliar territory.
"So, Anna, do you remember anything else about your horse?"
"Only that I couldn't take him beyond the gate, and my mother..." She did that trail off thing that she always does when something sad gets into her mind. The truth is, these memories would be from a book, and very hazy due to my own visualization of those events. Still, it brought her a touch of sorrow, that is until she saw one again.
"Michael, do you think they would let me tame one?" The excitement in her voice said it all, and I was torn between getting her hopes up or being shot down. But there are a world of possibilities here, and her having a horse, with all that would be required for it's care would be a good energy sink for Ms. Bouncy Pants here.
"We should discuss it with Olaf. But Anna, I strongly suggest that you don't get your hopes up. They may not think it's a good idea, or they could have a thing against domestication. They may also need some convincing, so don't get too discouraged if they say no. You kinda' have a way of making people do things they don't initially want to do. Have patience."
"Oh, it's gonna' be tough to wait, and you already have your hobby."
"That's not fair, Anna. I spent a long time acquiring that gear. Keep in mind I'm still sixty years old, even with this body. Most two month olds don't own horses the last time I checked." Again, the age difference rears it's ugly head. We'll be two hundred years old before this stops being a problem.
The lake was beautiful this close up, and the trail was clean. Which is amazing considering the amount of critters that cross it. It went into a group of trees, and that's when we met them, they were speaking Dari, so I assumed they, or he, or for that fact she, were Muslim. I felt compelled to stop and talk to them, this was our first interactions with other humans, and I did say I wanted to make friends.
"Dry, banana hippy hat Michael." as I held out my hand. "Wait, I don't think that was right. Hello, my name is Michael, and this is Anna." This caused them to have a slight chuckle, I hadn't used this new language yet, and apparently needed some practice. They were both starring at Anna intensely studying her strange features.
"I'm Abzari, and this is my soon to be bride, Minoo."
"Without me being too forward, which one of you is the Earthling?" I said. They both looked human, there was no problem making that distinction on my side.
"That would be me", Abzari said. "I was a doctor in Afghanistan."
"I was a welder in Nebraska."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, your highness." Said Abzari to Anna while giving her a slight bow. I snickered, while Minoo had a puzzled look on her face. Abzari said something in Dari and they both started laughing. Anna had a look of being embarrassed, her face brightly flushed.
"My apologies, Anna. I could not resist. You are quite famous." This is something that would repeat often when dealing with other members of the Habitat. There's nothing I could do, I didn't choose her. But if I was given the choice, I would have picked her anyway, knowing how my brain worked.
"Abzari, you and Minoo are welcome to our house any time. We are interested in making as many friends here as possible." Also he was a doctor, a very useful person to help solve some of these mysteries.
"Thank you, but how do we find you?" That was a good question. Our houses didn't have numbers. That would be something I would like to change. We are going to have to organize somehow, but I dreaded the idea of hierarchy.
"Anna, would you like to do the honors?" She stepped over to the clearing; "It's that way." She pointed, our house was a dot. "Do you see it, Abzari?"
"Yes, I think." I then piped up.
"It's an all glass front, ski cottage type of affair."
"Oh, yes, we are practically neighbors."
"So, we'll see you around sometime?"
"Most assuredly, neighbor."
"Alright, Minoo, Abzari, talk to you later."
"Good day, Mike and Anna."
We finished up our run and flopped on the couch, Anna kicking her shoes across the room, she certainly had an aversion to the things, must be a little bit of Rapunzle in there.
"They seemed nice, but is everyone going to think I'm a princess?"
"Yes, Frozen is worldwide famous. They translated it into dozens of languages."
"I don't think I can live up to that title." As she put her stinky feet where I normally placed my food.
She was perpetually Anna.
"The trepidation surrounding you will die down once they get to know you."
"What's that supposed to mean?!"
"Oh, sorry. That wasn't meant to be derogatory. They will treat you like an ordinary person,.. I mean, in the best way." her lip was stuck out in her typical pout, blowing her bangs out of her eyes. Went right over her head.
"Dibs on the shower!" She beat me to this every time.
I was glad our first encounter with people of the Habitat went somewhat smoothly, but Anna's freakish looks may prove to be too much for some, and we were just going to have to deal with it...
