"You know, maybe we should take a minute and contact our parents and see if we can talk to everyone back home." Xander suggested to Cordelia after they'd arrived in Univille and been greeted by Leena and Artie and been told the rest were working cases at the moment. Leena had showed them to the same room they'd used before and Cordelia was putting her things away.

"Well, we haven't talked to them since we left. Maybe you could even ask Duncan about using his last name. Because even though Thor is your father, he made sure you had Duncan to take care of you and teach you. And Duncan has said, he considers his students his children. Which is you and Richie currently."

"True. But if it offended Thor by me doing that, I should ask to be sure. Preferably before Ms. Blake gets our new IDs made." Xander took out the control device and using Magic, followed the thread that connected the device to their Mirror in their reality. After a moment, Thor's face appeared in his mind. "I was wondering when we would get a call. We know you have been to quite a few realities since you left. How are you doing?"

"Feeling exhausted and burned out, actually. The last reality we were in, we refused to help when asked. They were aware I had some abilities and they wanted me to use my Sight to out other people with abilities. People in that reality are terrified of being identified as having abilities."

"Then I agree, not helping was the best solution. You said you are feeling tired and are you planning to take a break?"

"Yes, that's why I called. We're back in the reality with the Warehouse. There's no version of you here and no version of me and Cordy. The Warehouse people remember us and want to hire us. We'd like to stay for awhile, if that's not a problem."

"I do not see why not. If that is a reality where the Accords or a version of them is in effect, then the Artemis of that reality will not notice for awhile."

"Good. But we're going to need official identities while we're here and I really don't like being associated with Tony Harris. Since I have the chance to change my last name, I'm torn between a version of your name or one of them or McCleod for Duncan. I wanted your advice."

"You are my son and I am proud to claim you as such. But Duncan is the father who shaped you into the man you are. You could, if Duncan is willing to allow you use of the McCleod name, change your name to Alexander Eric McCleod. Then you honor us both."

"That's a great solution. Could you see if I can talk to him and any of the gang would be great too."

"They can not come here, but I can deliver messages from them. I will call back when I return. In the meantime, Artemis wishes to speak to her daughter."

"Cordy, your mom wants to talk to you." Xander handed the control device to Cordelia and half listened to her half of the conversation as he put away his own clothing. Cordelia was excitedly telling her mother about having the chance to use her bow and arrows deer hunting while avoiding dinosaurs.

Thor, as Eric Troels, made his way to Duncan McCleod's dojo, DeSalvo Martial Arts, a name he kept in honor of the former owner who'd died.

"Duncan, nice to see you again."

"Eric or should I say Thor? I got Xander's message about you being his father."

"That is why I am here actually. Xander and Cordelia are taking a break in their travels and settling down in another reality. They need new identification while they are there and Alexander is taking the opportunity to drop Tony Harris' name. He would like to take a name that honors us both. Alexander Eric McCleod. If you have no objections to him being Clan McCleod."

"I don't and I'm already hoping for grandchildren from him and Cordelia eventually. I doubt Connor would object either, since he approves of him."

"Good, then I will let him know. Any messages that I should pass on to him?"

"Only that they're missed and we hope they return safely. And the Game hasn't had any challenges in quite awhile and don't tell him, but it's a good thing he's not here right now. Not every immortal is happy that the Game is ended. Some have continued trying to issue challenges. The results were not pleasant."

"No, I do not imagine they would be, with immortals now able to make holy ground with their blood. Well, I am off to Sunnydale, cursed place that it is. Alexander misses them as well. Take care."

Eric next knocked on the door of Rupert Giles.

"Can I help you?" Giles asked the very tall red haired man standing at his door.

"My name is Eric Troels, the young man you know as Alexander Harris is my son. I am Thor, he was made from my blood."

"Oh my. You're actually a god?"

"I can call the lightening if you want me to prove it, but that would get me in trouble. Since the Accords, displays of power like that are not allowed. Technically I am not supposed to even let you know I am a god, but I am currently acting as a messenger for Alexander. I felt being forthright would facilitate the matter. If you wish, you may contact Duncan McCleod, since Alexander did tell him of our connection."

"I understand. What's Xander's message?"

"He misses you all and hopes you are well."

"Physically, we are doing well, except unfortunately for Joyce, who is ill. Buffy and Dawn are quite concerned about her."

"Who is Dawn?"

"Buffy's sister."

"I was unaware that Buffy had a sister. Alexander has never mentioned her."

"Really? Because he was very fond of her."

"Most odd."

"Yes, quite."