He could make out three of EDEN's remaining fourteen RAPTORs on their respective landing pads. Further out on the docking ring were the two of the mas...ive Mark Nine personnel transports. Each was capable of moving nearly 2000 men and women at a time off EDEN in case of emergency. Another four similar craft were on 24 hour standby at the base in Utah.Ben brought his ship in and spilled power just as he was touching down. Everyone on board felt the landing gear set onto the docking pad and the. "Thank theGoddess you're here-something I felt seemed awfully wrong-and awfullystrong. I don't know if I could have protected both this boy and myselfalone. What's happening? And who is it out there?" Grace, you remember we described Lila's killer Burkhalter as a sort ofNazi Captain? Viktor Malenkov out there could be considered an SSGeneral using those terms. He's thoroughly evil through and through, anda top member of their Inner Circle. He's on the level of one of ourElders, like me. . Since we know we can't do anything about our feelings, she is going to do it thru Karen and I am supposed to enjoy them enjoying each other. Am I completely crazy, or is my mom crazy?Oh God, Now I really wanted this to happen. My heart was pounding and my blood was rushing, I'd never been this excited in my life. I couldn't hear anything or think. Our dining room table is purposely small (no leaf) and it's a very intimate setting since my parents are always dining and seducing each other right. " Did this man assault me at McBride's orders?" Yes sir, he did." Did this man on the ground threaten to kill me?" Yes sir. Quite a stupid thing to do I think." Apparently this liar in a tux would like to call you to task for that comment. Perhaps he can put forward the idea that since you are not white you naturally lie." He would not do that to my face sir." I don't think anyone would call that to your face but you would be a liar behind your back. I will talk to our Queen as to see who can.