We need to discover how many people this would cover, and where best such numbers could be accommodated. The total might run into millions!" Well, if ...he numbers were going to be that high – and not all of the poor will take up an offer of resettlement – you would have to work on the basis of a gradual shift of the population. Any new community has to be able to feed itself, so that requires preparing farming ground and establishing a good agricultural economy, does it not?" If we might take. I dropped to the ground, bracing myself up with my hands as the room began to spin. The last thing I remember was my head hitting the ground and hoping that the threat she had warned me of was still a long way from coming to pass.I slowly came out of the depths of my slumber, but the memories of what the Oracle had said were in the forefront of my mind. As I became more aware of my surroundings, I noticed that Amenthia was no longer curled up next to me. I also became aware of a warm, wet. They'd need to be debriefed and some sort of strategy established—and soon. But for now this was a break he'd gladly hang onto.Absently, she wished he would touch her again as simply as he had before, but she was grateful that they seemed to get along just as well without the sexual tension they had in the hallway. "Caf-Pow. My drink of choice is Caf-Pow. Do you think we'll be able to get some when we're undercover?" Caf-Pow?" he asked, thinking about it and picturing a soda cup. Her expression. "Take us home Charlie," I thought to him and presto chango we were in my bus near the kitchen.All the girls were there fixing a little breakfast for themselves. I was glad to see they had a pot of coffee on. I'd had plenty at the mess hall but the latest developments had me wanting more."Girls, this is Jackie. Jackie, that's Karen, Katy, Wanda, Stacy, and Sherry," I said, pointing to each one as I named them."Wow, you didn't waste time finding us a new playmate did you?" Karen asked."Jane.