What did you expect to do…tease me…try to use me to get to Hirundi?’ ‘What? No…I don’t…I didn’t…’ Ardress stuttered, searching for...the right words to defend herself. Mikahr stepped up to her, his face inches from her own as he stood slightly over her, she was tall. She smelled fresh soap and cinnamon on his skin. Another tingle fluttered inside her. ‘I’m onto your game, Princess,’ he whispered. ‘I know your type: the ones who try to use their beauty to control men. Maybe that works on pawns,. I hope you will forgive me for that. I had let myself go since Diaz and I had the baby and have been living together. You reminded me that I should keep myself clean and fresh all the time. A girl never knows when her boyfriend, or maybe her landlord, will want some entertainment. Diaz said he likes me shaved and clean too. He thinks the changes I made were to please him. I hope you like it too." We'll see! Why don't you strip and let me get a good look at you."Heather smiled, kicked off her. I hate leaving things unfinished.”Lia took the opportunity and said.“Why are you attacking us?”“I am a big bad villain and take what I want and your vessel, as outdated it seems has some impressive teeth, I want them.”“We are fugitives and have no home and seek a new future here. We were in a similar business as you. Maybe we can come to some sort of agreement. We are not opposed to sharing our tech in return for perhaps a chance of employment?”The Farnok objected.“If you associate with this. Cathy gets up and welcomes her in. She knew that Jenny was going to talk to HR and possibly to see Professor Dawney. Cathy can see from Jenny's face that she hasn't had a good time. She puts her arms around Jenny. There is a sofa in the office. It adds a touch of informality to the bland institutional décor. Cathy guides her friend across to it and they both sit down."So, Angela was her usual charming, helpful self?" Cathy knows Angela's mean side every bit as well as Jenny does.Jenny nods her.