I had never seen the ocean before. My research took me to a small city south of Boston called Arkham. It was well known for its scenic points as well ...s the corporate headquarters of Numenor Incorporated. I had sent them a request to tour the plant while I was in Arkham but never expected a reply. So when a gleaming black stretch limo pulled up in front of the bed and breakfast I was staying at I was confused. The door opened and a gorgeous Japanese woman approached me and bowed low."You are. Working the shampoo into her hair as she leaned back against me, she asked, “Did you want me to go with you?”“The thought has crossed my mind.”“What would happen if I did?”“I don’t know. You might get the same burning feeling that I do after the Damsel has confirmed she is pregnant.”“You would have to bring me right back then. And that would mean another mission.”“Yes, that is one scenario; the other is that you might not have that feeling, and you would be able to stay with me.”“I wonder if I. On the way there shes been extra flirty and I tell them both bro u better get her or she gonna end up with 2 BBCs in her. We all 3 laugh and get to house and they go off and do their thang. Fast forward cpl months Jack and her hadn't talked since that night and I get a text from Gayle saying hey come drink with me. I declined her invite as not to interfere in they situationship but she finally talked me into it (said she had some killer bud). I meet up with her at one of the local bars and shes. "Infantry, Queen of Battle," and they were satisfied with that, since they were all Infantry and wore the insignia. I could hardly keep the damn liquor down because it burned like hell. That was my last drink for many years.I was given some Levis and a shirt and a few other items and I was a civilian; almost. Looks like the Sergeants Major took a liking to me and I was given a place to stay and a military school to attend; and I fit right in. Except at this school I did not have to wear pretend.