The "Watson HQ" Coup: General Aurora's Sunday Command
[Jay's POV]
The Watson Mansion had officially transitioned from a "Home" to a "Managed Facility." It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, and the entire Squad was present for what was supposed to be a relaxed brunch. Instead, it turned into a full-scale "Operational Audit" led by a six-month-old in a designer onesie.
Aurora was sitting in her high-tech "Command Throne" (a specialized walker with more sensors than a Tesla). She wasn't just observing; she was "Directing."
Target 1: The "Logistics Team" (Felix & Ci-N)
Aurora let out a sharp, rhythmic "EH! EH!" while pointing her tiny finger toward the kitchen.
Felix and Ci-N were in the middle of a heated debate about a vintage wine collection. Aurora's "Order" cut through the air like a boardroom gavel.
"She wants the 'Organic Puree' flight," Ci-N sighed, standing up instantly. "And she wants it 'Sampled' for temperature before it hits her tray. I'm a world-class surgeon, and I'm currently 'Pre-Op' for a mashed banana."
"Move it, Doctor," Felix muttered, following him. "She's 'Flagging' the delivery speed. If we're thirty seconds late, she'll 'De-list' our weekend privileges."
Target 2: The "Software & Arts" Division (Keigan & Rina)
Aurora turned her "Managerial Gaze" toward Keigan and Rina. She let out a demanding chirp and slapped her palm on the tray of her walker.
"She's 'Requesting' visual stimuli," Keigan whispered, pulling out his tablet. "But not the 'Standard' loops. She wants the 'Interactive 4K' rendering I built last night."
"And she wants me to 'Sync' the color palette to her blanket," Rina added, already pulling out her sketchbook. "She 'Rejected' the teal yesterday. She's 'Vetoing' my artistic direction, Jay! She wants 'High-Contrast Monochromatic' only!"
"1,000%," I laughed. "She's 'Re-branding' your entire portfolio, Rina."
Target 3: The "Entertainment Unit" (Keiran)
Keiran tried to sneak away to the balcony. He didn't even get five feet.
Aurora let out a "BAH!" so authoritative that Keiran actually froze mid-step. She pointed at the floor in front of her.
"I'm not doing it, Aurora," Keiran argued. "I am a Watson. I do not do 'Funny Faces' on command."
Aurora simply stared at him. She didn't cry. She just tilted her head and narrowed her eyes—the exact "Ice King" look Keifer uses when a deal is failing.
"Fine!" Keiran groaned, dropping to his knees. "Initiating 'Clown-Mode' 2.0. Are you happy, your Majesty?"
Aurora gave a single, satisfied nod, then turned her attention back to the kitchen to check on her banana status.
The "Alexander & Bridget" Tactical Chaos
While Aurora was "Managing" the staff, Alexander had found a different "Primary Partner." He had successfully "Tactically Acquired" Bridget.
Alexander wasn't interested in orders. He was interested in "Demolition." Bridget was on the floor with him, and they were currently "Testing the Structural Integrity" of the mansion's expensive mahogany coffee table. Alexander was using a heavy rubber block to bang on the wood, while Bridget was showing him the "Optimal Striking Points."
"That's it, little man!" Bridget cheered, her eyes glowing with "Combat Pride." "Hit the 'Weakest Link' in the joinery! We're 'Liquidating' the furniture today!"
THWACK. CRACK.
"Bridget!" I shouted. "That table is a 10,000 antique!"
"It's a 'Tactical Obstacle', Jay!" Bridget barked back. "Alexander has 'Identified' a flaw in the design. We are 'Optimizing' the living room by 'De-constructing' it!"
Alexander let out a loud, aggressive "GAH!" and successfully snapped a decorative molding off the table leg. He held it up like a trophy, drooling with 2,000% "Enforcer" satisfaction.
The CEO's Arrival: [Keifer's POV]
I walked into the room to find a "Complete System Failure."
Ci-N was "Scrubbing" a spoon like it was for heart surgery.
Keigan was "Recoding" a baby app while Rina frantically sketched "Bossy-Approved" patterns.
Keiran was doing a "Handstand-Dance" for a bored-looking Aurora.
Bridget and Alexander were currently "Extracting" a second piece of mahogany from the table.
I looked at Jay, who was sitting on the sofa, sipping tea and filming the entire "Mutiny."
"Jay," I said, my voice dropping into 'Boardroom Alpha' frequency. "Why is my 'Security Lead' helping my son commit 'Property Vandalism'?"
"He's 'Executing' a 'Field Exercise', Hubby," Jay smiled.
I looked at Aurora. She looked at me, then pointed at my pocket square. "EH!"
I didn't even think. I reached into my pocket, pulled out the 500 silk square, and handed it to her. "The 'Asset' is yours, General. Anything else?"
"1,000% Simp," Ci-N shouted from the kitchen.
"I am 'Supporting' the 'New Administration'!" I shouted back, sitting down to let Aurora "Audit" my watch.