I hate like hell to leave, but I don't see any other way and still have some self-respect. I'll let you know where I'll be. For now, just call my cell..." In the meantime, this letter will remain in my desk, unopened. I just hope it stays that way," HENRY said.They ate their sandwiches almost in silence as the warmth of the sun helped improve the atmosphere of the meeting. They exchanged small talk and Brent reviewed what was urgent on his agenda. Adam, Johnny, and Lloyd would look after the. They closed their respective doors and opened the rear doors. From the left side, a tall woman dressed in a black suit with a knee-length skirt, tan hose, and mid-heeled pumps emerged. Her shoulder-length brunette hair styled in a retro fashion a la Lauren Bacall lent an air of intrigue to the woman that was accented by her white blouse, red tie, snap-brim fedora and black gloves. The woman exiting from the right wore a pinstriped navy blue suit with a cr?me blouse open at the neck. Her hair. "Nandi. You should feel honored; she rarely gives such a gift."Helena looked down, "I wanted to give her something but I have nothing so fine..." He kissed her then and striped off her shift. "Sire! What..." she was mortified when he stuffed it into his pack, "Sire, no! 'Tis old and worn. Unclean. 'Tis hardly a fit gift for one so fine as she!" Give me another then." He smiled.She picked up her dress, "I only have the one. I shall have to make another." That it is your only one makes it rare. It is also our emergency life raft if we need to abandon ship. It doesn’t have a warp engine, but it’s equipped with a powerful subspace radio to alert any ship nearby.”He looks at me, asking, “Do you have any questions or is there something you would like to know?”Before I could answer, the voice of the captain is heard over the intercom, “Bruce, Alex, we need you on the bridge. We have our last provisions and we need to be underway to leave the docking bay for another ship. Everyone, prepare.