You duck under the descending, thorny branches of an overgrown tree and move without haste - something the creature chasing you didnt care to mimic as...it sprinted on all fours into the spiky bramble.You exit the bush and finally risk your first glance back - the furry mammal is roaring and tearing against the vines. Held, but you could see it breaking free.“Fuck,” you breathe as you turn and run further down the road. Your eyes dart to the left. Before the bombs, this would have been a pleasant. If we do something, anything, it should be for your benefit and pleasure. How can we serve?"Carl had been so focused on getting a handle on the situation that he now was having a difficult time bleeding off the tension. He needed to reset his body and his brain. Carl let go of the chain. "I am going to take a shower. Get your things put away and we can see about getting some food."Page responded, "Sir, I am not sure there is soap or shampoo in there. We have brought some but I will need to get. "Really? Who?!" Um, well a couple actually. You know Danielle from school right? We kissed after our dates a couple of times. And then I kissed Amanda that time I took her to the school dance."Abby listened intently and said after I finished, "That's so cool," and giggled a bit.Now that it was Abby's turn, she chose Truth and I asked her if she had a crush on anyone. She replied that she didn't, and I made her promise she was telling the truth before we went on.I chose Dare for my turn and Abby. Jennifer grasped the flowers to her breast and thrust her face into them. Their scent and softness were a salve for her soul, a simple piece of truth and beauty."Thank you, Steven. That was very sweet of you." She peered out at him from the cradle of the bouquet. Although the flowers covered her nose and mouth, Steven thought he detected a smile in the crinkles around her eyes.Steven mused over whether Jennifer meant the gift of the flowers, or his compliment. The bottle of rose' remained.