Have you heard anything more about the matter from the Russian government, or the American government?" It all happened pretty fast. I was very lucky....An innocent person could have been shot. I haven't heard from any governments and I don't really expect that I will. I'm just happy that the lady is okay and no innocent people were injured."As soon as the interview was over, the kids headed for their homerooms. Ms. Walker greeted Gwen and Steve with a big smile. "The hospital fund went over. The profusion of candles that Arthur had used to light this place had been scattered; first by his battle with the soldiers and the FBI agent and then by his fight with her. Most had guttered and gone out, but some had come to rest among the piles of dry and moldering wood from the collapsed portions of the house. Fires had sprung up in several parts of the basement and were spreading rapidly.Mia ran to Tom's side. Even with her supernaturally acute hearing, she had to press her ear to his. Still...Bill sat down, caught her smile. He smiled back feeling a little foolish, nodding his head. Neither one spoke. He glanced over towards her appreciatively once more, taking a sip of his scotch, using the subterfuge in doing so to get a better look at her. She was thirtyish perhaps, on the far side, damn good looking, nice tits ... from what he could tell anyway. A thin lightweight sweater that hugged her curves, a hint of a nice deep tanned cleavage, soft looking breasts swelling up to. "We represent the Magic Community. We want justice for our people and the cessation of your persecution of them," Dad told him."And you think you will get it by taking over these buildings and holding us hostage?" the man demanded angrily."No, I believe that we will get the Government's attention, and create an awareness of our problem in the public," Dad told him calmly."Magic is illegal!!" he shouted."Only because you say it is. You will find that there are many in this country that disagree.