Aisha gave the two tiny outlaw star girls a look that froze their blood. Aisha had always been intimidating.......... to others. Suzuka and Melfina had never really felt threatened by her before. When she grew they had been wary of Aisha, but they never felt like their lives were in any real danger. This was a new experience.

“What are you and the idiot doing here?” Aisha hissed.

Suzuka stepped forward carefully and spoke in a calm cool collected manner, she had the terrible feeling that Aisha was a powder keg just waiting to blow, “ Aisha....... We really didn’t want to come here to bother you. Gene was just.... brainstorming on ways we could use your size and political immunity to our advantage. He wanted to pitch a few of his ideas to you.”

Suzuka paused and waited for a response from Aisha. The catgirl said nothing, she just continued to stare at the tiny unnerved assassin with dangerous unamused eyes.

“Well,” Suzuka shifted nervously, it was very unlike her, “I suggested we wait till you returned. That there was no reason we should hunt you down and ruin your fun but Gene was just being pig headed, you know how he can get. He just wouldn’t take no for an answer!”

“Is that all he thinks about? Money and women? He needs to grow up!” It was kind of hypocritical of the materialistic and greedy catgirl to fault Gene for things she herself was often guilty of but being a Ctarl Ctarl she usually didn’t like to admit she had faults, “I gave you guys a ton of money to toss around from the drug bust job, what happened to it?”

Melfina smiled, “Oh, we lost it all gambling at one of Suzuka’s casinos.”

The ex-assassin’s face turned beet red, “Yes, well-“

“I don’t want to hear excuses.” Aisha sighed, “Here, I’ll give you some spending cash if you’ll just stay out of my hair for the rest of the day. I’ll listen to Gene’s get rich quick schemes tomorrow.”

Melfina and Suzuka both let out a sigh of relief, it seemed Ashia’s homicidal anger was dissipating, “We’re very sorry Aisha, it won’t happen again.” Suzuka assured.

The nervousness in her voice made Aisha smile toothily. She never got any respect from the assassin when she was normal size even though she was from a superior species. Now there was respect AND fear.

“It’s okay Suzu, I’ll forgive you....... This time!” Aisha let loose one of her trade mark obnoxious laughs.

Suzuka’s eyes seemed to go red for a second but, after a glance from the mighty Ctarl Ctarl she was cowed once again “Th- thanks Aisha.”

“No problem. Let it never be said that Aisha Clan Clan doesn’t look out for her pipsqueak terran friends.” Fishing through her clothes Aisha found the large wads of wongs she had stored away within their pockets.

She dropped some onto the sand. Suzuka frowned but Melfina bent down and began to scoop the bills up, “Oh, one more thing Aisha, back at the casino we decided that the crew should stay in a hotel instead of the valley with you. You know, so we’ll have running water, bathrooms, room service, it’s nothing personal. Tell Jim when he gets out of the tent that we’ll be staying at Morey’s 5 star Hotel. Gene told me he knows where it is.”

Aisha frowned but nodded, she liked being feared and respected but she didn’t want her friends to avoid her. She’d be lonely alone in that valley, she might even miss Gene a little....... Nah, but still, the hyperactive playful catgirl didn’t like being alone. Suzuka led Melfina back towards one of Heifong’s many casino’s. Gene was still lost at sea. Within the tent Jim had finished changing. He was staring at the ground reflecting on what had just happened. Gene had seen him naked and laughing, half of him on the Ctarl Ctarl girl’s sandy feline tongue and half of him on one of her perfectly rounded tits. How could he ever live that down? The pervert wouldn’t let him..... not after we he did...... on a public beach no less! Groaning Jim cupped his face in his hands. He sat there for what felt like forever. Eventually he heard that flap part. Here he was, come to gloat and tell his unappriciated kicked around partner what a little pervert he was. Jim was surprised when he felt two powerful, yet surprisingly gentle, fingers wrap around his waist. A fully clothed Aisha brought him outside and up to her face.

Jim looked up at her, Ashamed, “There’s nothing to be embarrassed about Jim. We were just playing. Who cares what that slimy red haired rat thinks?” She used one of her fingers to mess up his still wet hair, Jim said nothing.

He knew, in a way, she was right. He’d just wanted to play around and be a kid again..... No not again, for the first time ever. Did he think she was cute? Did he have feelings for her? Sure but it had all been a game, nothing more. He knew Aisha felt the same way. Ctarl Ctarl were often very physical with their friends or so he had read. It could be perceived by ignorant Terrans that Ctarl Ctarl signs of friendship were signs of sexual attraction. For Terrans what seems like flirting and foreplay to them is just fun and games for the Ctarl Ctarl.

“Don’t let that moron bother you. He’s just jealous you got to be on top of me when I was wearing my birthday suit.” Jim blushed, Aisha’s words had brought him out of his thoughts, “If he bugs you just come to me and I’ll put him into his place.” Aisha smiled pointing a thumb at her chest.”

“I know Aisha, thanks.” His words were somewhat hollow.

Aisha’s ears lowered, “Jimmy, I don’t want you to feel bad.... or be embarrassed around me.”

“Don’t worry about me Aisha, I’m fine. And I’m not embarrassed around you, I just....” Jim’s voice trailed off and he looked to where Gene had dissapeared into the sea, Aisha meowed sadly.
The day hadn’t gone like she’d planned. She had wanted to spend some quality time at the beach with her favorite little buddy but things had kept ruining their fun. Eventually, just when things were starting to get good, Gene showed up. She suddenly felt very tired, which is pretty strange considering she’s an invincible Ctarl Ctarl.

She told Jim how the crew had decided to stay at a hotel tonight. She was hopping he’d stay with her in the valley tonight. She knew that if she asked him to stay with her and snuggle up to her he’d agree instantly. But she didn’t want to influence him, she wanted him to stay with her because he wanted to. After the wind surfer incident and Gene appearing during the middle of the game she wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t want anything to do with her tonight. It still wouldn’t be dark out for some time, they still hadn’t even had dinner, yet she just wanted to get this out of the way now.

“So Jim, Where would you like to sleep with me tonight, or go to that Morrey's place?" Aisha asked as they left the beach and entered the town