Allow me to introduce ourselves. My name is James, and these are my oldest daughters, Heather and Kim. I see you have already met my youngest, Lisa. I...hope she has not embarrassed us too badly yet." Lisa stuck out her tongue at him and received a stern look in return. Apparently, that wasn't proper behavior in front of us. I grinned at her and got a nervous grin in return. "We're delighted to have you in our home. Please feel free to stay as long as you wish, sir," he said."Thank you, James.. "Wondering just how far May was prepared to let me go, I said, "Alright, the right one first."I could see my hand was trembling as I reached out and touched her right knee but, getting no reaction, I moved my hand toher left and, again getting no reaction,I almost whispered, "Alright, how about the lastone?"May looked puzzled as she asked nervously, " What do you mean?"Happy that I hadn't upset her, I said softly, "You do know you have three knees, don't you?"Again, may looked puzzled as she. "Hand in hand they walked over to where Nurm was talking earnestly to Holmar and Riggan."Well, Mak, are you ready? It looks like this is it," he greeted them. "Amy is well on her way with the oldest women and the small children. The rest of the women will follow them as soon as they come in from the fields and city, with the best trained fighters bringing up the rear. Do you think that you can get into the True Folk men's courtyard and get them to follow you out?" Getting in depends on how much. .."Follow me."He led her back through to the cold acoustic bathroom. The tiles and glass, the bottles, buckets and mirrors were covered in condensation. Steam rose from the half-filled bath. "In there, " he said, pointing to the walk-in shower cubicle. "On your knees. " Yes Jason," she said as she took up the position. Jason turned his back on her and expertly opened one of the two bottles of champagne, not spilling a drop. He poured himself a glass and drank it in one go. He did not offer.