I’d like to get out of here alive.”“Yes, dear,” she giggled.The Misty Cloud continued its drift towards the main planet of Ganvil as data flow...d in and was interpreted by Mutra and the shipboard AI.“Detecting extensive mining operations in the asteroids,” she informed her husband. “Way more than any system in the Empire.”“Automated?” Janta asked.“Mostly, though there are large life support fixtures on the larger asteroids.”“Wonder if they have population issues?” Janta mused.“Can’t think why.. They both spent the next few moments carrying on a conversation with each other, but not a single word was spoken. Looking into each other’s eyes and asking the question, do you want to continue this? Their shared stimulation still there but regressing behind the societal detachment between student and teacher they re-established. The hopes of exploring their newly-discovered paradigm held firm as something both participants clearly wanted, though.Julianne Holmes closed her eyes for a moment. My friends and I have been talking about boys and sex for ages, but none of us have done much about it except a bit of flirting and kissing. What I really wanted to say, Steve, is that I’m totally okay with you and mum sleeping together, so when you want to you don’t have to worry about me.” I had to smile.“Thank you! I bet a lot of parents have wished that their kids were as wise as you are!” Mandy smiled and even blushed a bit, but I think she was happier.Easter passed and we settled back. I kissed her nose and her cheeks, her temples, her eyes, and finally her chin and mouth. I tried for gentle, but passion got the best of me eventually.I broke away, breathless, and said, "You are my love. I'll be your man, your woman, or anything in between." I tapped her chest with my finger. "Know in your heart that I love you. Now, and always."I had to roll to my side and hold her as she cried.Monday morning bright and early, we let ourselves into the dungeon and got to work. We had spent.