I wanted to go confront him but I didn’t want to make a scene.I was placing my groceries in the trunk when I heard footsteps a few cars down to my r...ght. I saw the boy from the corner of my eye but was careful not to let him know I had spotted him. He slowly made his way closer to me and it was predictable that he wanted to pull the same stunt again. I leaned forward to make my ass look inviting for another slap, but he didn’t know I was ready for him this time.He ran down the back of a couple. Dark stone pressed in from all sides. The only light was a dim flickering glow that came from down the stairs.This room felt ... nice.It was as if I had come home. I had never felt as safe anywhere. Not at the sleazy brothel, not in the 'Wooden Ladle' where I cleaned dishes, nor at the orphanage where the Spanish nun Sister Maria took care of me ... and named me.I doubt I felt as safe in my mother's womb.I was suddenly fearful... 'What is wrong with me... ? This is a demon's chambers, an agent. ..The echo became louder and more distinct - you begin to hear voices in it."We don't know, really. Everything is fine, except the brain. Well, the brain is fine too, but we don't know how to wake it up." - you hear the low voice that sounds like a bell's toll."But... will he be OK?" - the other voice that sounds like a lute."I hope so. But coma means that we can only wait now." - the first voice answered. Now you hear that it's man's voice."Thank you, doctor." - it is... it is Jessica!Not bad.. "Balance is good." I smiled so hard tears came to my eyes. "Yes. Balance is very, very good." We sai'ed to each other and parted. It had been a wonderful, eye-opening experience. I was glad that none of the crew were with me to witness what I had experienced. It was a very private thing.After that I did sword katas after Tai-Chi every morning, leaving the running for the younger ones. I did not try for the speed of a competition swordsmaster--my goal was smoothness and the dance. I often came.