”I met the others in the lunchroom and the talk had shifted back to football and our game at West Plains tomorrow. Of course everyone was excited ab...ut the Taekwondo class tonight too.I saw Gage give me a little wave when we walked out and I stepped over close to him.“Rick, if you have a few minutes, I really need to talk to you.”“Sure. Is it about you and Bonnie?”“Yes, but more about me, even though it concerns both of us.”“Okay, I’ll go talk to Brandy and Bonnie and tell them we have some guy. Empty bed and an ache in the loins. Finally someone came on to Val. Wanted to get close, physically intimate. Only one problem. It was a man. He did have a nice ass, though... They spent a pleasant enough afternoon together. Warren was friendly, laid back, even moderately witty. They didn't have much in the way of common interests, and the conversation soon sputtered and died... but there was that physical attraction. That same evening they had a late dinner in Val's apartment.Warren's ass. “Mrs. Allen, I have been friends with Professor and Mrs. Weed for many years,” he said. “Alice and I already discussed the likelihood that you would want to engage in this pursuit. Yes, I am aware that your husband is investigating an ancient site with Doctor Heinrich. Heinrich has been a guest lecturer in archaeology here on several occasions. I am also aware that Dr. McGuire has taken off with intents of cashing in on Dr. Heinrich’s find. McGuire did his undergraduate work here and then moved. I think she may be in love with one of the Khajiit in the caravans.”“It is Ma’dran who she loves, oh yes. And why would you be looking for me, hmm? I am not sure I appreciate your presence here, friend.”“I come first to ask if Ma’dran returns this love that Ysolda feels for him.”“An astute question. In truth, I do not, for I miss my home greatly. It is only memory of home that will bring a smile to this one’s face and peace to his heart in this cold land. Not only that, but these Nords have no.