Ssshhh! she said in conclusion, and I decided not to mention it to Tilly.But as soon as Tilly came in, she said, “Geoff sent me a message.”“Oh y...ah?”“Yeah. Said Arlene had been asking questions.”“What kind of questions?”“About whether I'm more exciting than her. I told him that was dangerous ground and maybe we should reconsider meeting again.” I sat up.“Oh, no, that would be a shame,” I said, trying to keep it neutral.“I know,” she said. “I said we'll have to be careful. Maybe she's not so. Could the police find me abroad? Could they find me here? Or am I lost? Lost forever?I'm still trying to imagine where I could possibly be. The girl Neena told me I was near Moscow. Do I believe her? Why should I? Yet why shouldn't I believe her? There is no point in making me learn Russian if I am in some other country.Today they took me out of my cell along the corridor and into the Gym. It's a bit like the ones at Inward Bound and at the University. There are large windows which look out. He made up a large mug, filled it with hot water and handed it to her. ‘Just breathe in the scent for a few moments, then sip it slowly, and soon you’ll be floating on a tropical lagoon. Better than Prozac and no prescription needed.’ She took the mug over to the counter by the wall, took off her jacket, and sat on one of the high stools. The tea did smell lovely, chamomile mixed with licorice and maybe spearmint. Whether it was the smell of the tea, or the quiet calm of the shop, she felt. Even so, Lois could still see the usualfeminine apparatus underneath.To Lois's surprise, Lee expressed joy. "The magic part is hard toswallow, but I'll admit, this is pretty convincing! Plus, I've alwayshad a secret desire to have intercourse with a woman. In fact, myfondest desire is a special change in my own body." Really, Lois? What do you want? I've still got a wish coming, and thegenie should grant it to me."Lois whispered it into Lee's ear. She giggled back and asked for thegenie.He.