Fuck, I really did need to come up with a better name for the camp. Camp Boring was definitely not hitting the mark any more. Oddly enough Darin and ...anner were still here and were waiting for us when we came down stairs a few minutes later. Darin was over at our little dining area back in the other corner of the room, while Tanner was lounging on one of the couches in the center. They were both sporting near identical grins and I knew it was from them having heard Isaac and me upstairs just a. And for reasons that you are still unable to tell me over the phone, his handicap was an important factor in Whyte’s decision. Give me a moment, Hernando.”Ramirez waited patiently and smoked while Luc typed some more. This was the kind of thing his old friend did, and the reason La Contessa requested that he contact Luc again after his assistance with the assassination investigation.“You truly should come and meet La Contessa, Luc. I know you two would get along, and there are many other things. ************************* Waking up next to my lady love, I couldn’t do anything but revel in the wonderful scent of her, and just enjoy the feeling of peace and love that was there enveloping me at that moment, and I caressed her gently, as she laid with her back to me, and my arm was draped over her. She snuggled back into me, and purred an inaudible response, and I continued to enjoy the feeling of whatever it was we were sharing. Then drifted off to sleep again. *************************. “Yes and no, my darling Freda. I think Prudence hit it on the head. He has been concentrating on a girl’s looks, and never considers her as a person. His job suits a self-centred man, but being self-centred is not a good starting-point for attracting a girl.”Frances joined the conversation. “My goodness, Reg. You are becoming much more observant of social situations. I am impressed. Good man.”Julian had retreated to his bedroom for privacy to think. He recalled his mother going on about him.