Apparently the emperor knew because the word came down to leave me alone. I was part of his inner security for his monthly speech in the Assembly Hall... There were only three doors into the huge room. The ceiling had a dozen glazed skylights high above us.Assembly Hall was in the middle of the city and a long way from his estate. Intel said there was no risk and no threat but I had a bad feeling. I slipped underarm ammo pouches for my Swift under my uniform. I was assigned to one of the two rear. , in this nation..., in this culture..., that would be at midnight on Halloween.Alicia was rather quiet all day on Halloween. This year, the party would be at their estate. Perhaps she was preoccupied with the details of final planning for the festivities. They had decided on a Greek theme for the decorations. Alicia designed and had supervised the construction of a relatively accurate replica of the temple of Hestia, the Greek goddess of hearth and home.The Romans borrowed many of the. 'I squeezed into the confines of the cubicle with him, my senses filled with the scent of 'Brylcreem' and 'Old Spice' aftershave. I took in the sight of this tall, well presented gentleman, with a kindly, somewhat androgynous face. His hands were big, and well manicured. His skin was awfully pale, though. A hint of grey and blue seemed to dance around his features. And then there was that lovely cock resting on top of his balls as they were forced out of his trousers, surrounded in grey pubic. I'm sure Shannon could be persuaded to do the same."I opened them and looked at the boy, pleading as best I could."I'm afraid that can't happen just yet. I do promise that if you followmy directions to the letter, I will restore you and the lovely Ms.Armstrong." he said"Where is Shannon?!?!" I was near hysterics. I had to get my body back!"Calm yourself Bob. For all intents and purposes, Shannon, and yourbody, no longer exist." at this I nearly collapsed with shock, cuttingoff my reaction.