Wardrobes and wonders will never cease (Khaat)

Steven nodded at Roberts words chukaling as he told Jack to keep his foot " true but if he could at least hit something its a plus " he said and shifted where he stood " besides sir I'd like to get the old gun out and fire off a few rounds , just to remind myself of if I still can " he said and smiled " Im sure Angus could keep tins for us " he said and felt some what happy to be strappinjg on his gun again as he felt it had been along time.

Jack roled his eyes " wanting to play ranger again hay Steven " he asked chukaling to himself " and yeah so would I sir , Im sticking to my wand " he said holding Jess close .

"what, not even one shot?" asked steven as he sat back on the chair smiling at him and watching him shake his head.

" as you colorfuly put it, I could not hit the braod side of a barn" he said feeling jess nod against his chest " hey your sposed to supert your husnamd not incourage steven" he said and chuckled.

" ow I highly dought that a barn is bigger than you think " he said and chuckled .

"I'll take you on, Steven," Khaat said.

"You haven't fired a gun in years," Robert frowned.

"You think you can do better?"

"Yes. I do," Robert said.

"He's been boning up since he became Minister, Khaat," Kate said. "He thinks he needs to try to live up to his own outrageous reputation."

"Hey, I never asked to be seen that way," Robert laughed.

Brian came back in and said, "Dust off your tuxedos and formals, Ladies and Gentlemen. It looks like we're going to a ball."

"Great," Khaat sighed. Most of her dresses didn't leave space for a wand, let alone a gun. "And what about the girls?"

"I'll babysit," Angus said. "I think I can cope with it."

Steven chuckled he was going to awnser her but Robert spoke first and so just smiled at the banter between the two he knew he was rusty with his guns but the were always clean and sharp so he knew they would fire first shot out the holster. " if you think you could Khaat your welcome to try" he said and chuckled as Brian said it was a ball they were going to. " great and me with out my tux" he said looking at Robert with a small smile.

Jack looked at Jess and smiled as he lent down and kissed her gently "I bet you look real sexy in a formal gown jess" he said and smiled at ehr as she winked .

Jess blushed slightly as he said she looked sexy in a fomal " well you'll have to wait to find out " she said and grined at him cheekily.

"I could go back and get my tux and your gown if I know which one to bring," Brian said to Khaat.

Khaat looked at Jess and sighed. "Is there even the slightest chance you would trust Jack to bring everything you would need to get dressed for a formal ball? Really? Thank you, but no, Brian. Jess and I will need to get our own formal wear."

"Suit yourself," he shrugged. "Just don't go alone."

"I won't," she said. "Jess will need a dress too."

"As will I," Kate said. "I think the three of us should go."

"Excellent suggestion," Robert said. "You all can bring our tuxes back."

"You trust us?" Khaat asked.

"Yes," Robert said. "As a matter of fact, I do."

"Shall I bring back pistols?" she asked, grinning at Steven and then looking at her father.

"If you're brave enough to dare him, go ahead," Robert laughed.

"Pistols it is," she said.

Jack listened and nodded to jess " you know where mine is and the matching shoes , closet left hand side " he said and smiled to her as he whispered to ehr " wear that little black sexy number it will make every ones eyes bug out" he said and chuckled as he held her close.

Jess nodded to Khaat " sounds a good idea, yes jack I know the one " she said and gasped at his request " I will not for one its too low cut and second its too short in the skirt " she said and chuckled " I have one I can use " she said and patted his arm that snaked around her waist.


Steven beamed as Khaat said pistols " ow your so o Khaat " he said and chuckled as he sat bac on the arm of a sofa and smiled looking forward now to seeing if he still had his shotting skill or if he was rusty at it from being in a coma and using magic for so long.

"When shall we go?" Khaat asked.

"Go now," Brian said. "The ball is tomorrow night. Its short notice. And dont' be gone long."

"Tomorrow! You can't be serious! How in the world are we supposed to...."

"Magic, my dear," Kate laughed. "It will be fine." Robert handed her a portkey. It was one that would get them to Brian's. From there, they would have to make separate trips to Kate's and Jess's.

"Jess? Can you be ready to go shortly?" Khaat asked. She was surprised they were letting them go alone, but it seemed as though Brian was going to give them a chance.

"Uh..Can I go?" Kieran asked. "I havent' seen England for...a long time." Khaat was surprised. She looked at Brian and Robert who both nodded.

"Just don't lose him anywhere," Robert laughed. "You have to bring him back. I need him."

Jess nodded and chuckled as keiran offered to go with them and Roberts quip over losing him " maybe we should micro chip him so we can find him again " she said and chuckled taking the port key fromn Kate " I know where every thing is so will be in and out of mine " she said turning to Jack she kissed him and smiled " be right back " she said and stepped back to walk over to Khaat " huimm should we take a hand each ?" she said " a thorn between rose's hay keiran" she said and laughed softly.

Jack watched her and sighed he knew she would be ok as she was and had proven capable of taking care of her self in tough situations. He kissed her back when she kissed him and smiled " don't lose him " he echoed Roberts words " not that I'd mind if you did...kidding , just kidding" he sid smiling at her.

"That works for me," Khaat said. She took Kieran's hand, and took Kate's hand. Kate portkeyed them outside Brian and Khaat's house.

"Damn!" Kieran said, managing to land without falling on his butt. He stared up at the enormous house immediately in front of him. "Look at the size of that! You...really live here?"He asked Khaat, stunned.

"Yeah, come on in." She unlocked the door and let them in. Kieran followed her in, his eyes wide as he looked at everything.

"You'll need a tux, Kieran," Khaat said.

"Got one. Can I look around?" he asked.

"Sure," she said. She looked at Jess and Kate. "Do one of you want to come and help me pick a gown?"

"Wait...Pick one? You have more than one?" Kieran frowned.

"You should see the closet she has," Kate laughed.

"Closet? Isn't it just a closet?"

"No," Kate said, motioning to him. Kate headed right up the stairs and Kieran followed obediently.

"Come on, Jess," Khaat laughed. "I think he's shell shocked."

Jess tok his other hand and kates and aperated with them quickly letting go and opened int the door for them all . She laughed at keiran and nodded to Khaat " yeah he does , dosen't every woman have more than one gown?" she said smiling " I have personaly 3 dresses " she said and walke with them up to the closet. " so khaat what one were you thinking of wearing?" she asked. Heer oewn mind thinking to wanht dress she would wear but thought of her light purple dress and smiled knowing it would be perfect to wear for the ball.

"Um...not sure. Let me look." She flicked on the light to her closet, and Kieran followed in, whistling at the size of it. He stood in silence, wide eyed, unbelieving. Khaat went over to the clothes racks and began to look for something that would give her some degree of freedom of movement. She liked long gowns and she had several. She was looking for something springy. She picked out one on a hanger and showed it to them all

"What do you think of this one?" she asked.

Spoiler:

"With the right shoes, perhaps?" she asked.