She was a fine looking woman, but I was equally attracted to her sparkling personality. Carol had an infectious laugh, a wicked sense of humor and a f...irtatious nature. She made me feel as if I was the manliest man of all time.Carol's personality also complimented mine, in that we were both calm and easy-going. In no time at all, it was as if we had been friends for years. Carol and Sarah got along famously also, and the three of us spent the rest of the day talking, laughing and making plans. On the other hand, he knew he’d have to get some condoms, and soon – it wasn’t fair on Anne to rely on her for protection without arranging for some himself. By now they were at the top of the stairs, and Anne turned left at the landing to enter her room. Pulling himself back to real-time, Stan quickly took in the room. There wasn’t a lot of space for manoeuvre. Anne used what room there was. She turned, took Stan by the shoulders and pushed him to sit on the edge of the bed. Then she stood. Fili had been excited by the group returning to the mountain but now as he was enfeebled in the eyes of some of the people it had stolen some of the charm. Word had spread he was wanting to leave the mountain and live in the wilds with his brother.Bilbo could see that other members of the company had been married, those that had families before had their children with them at the gate. He could see young Gimli son of Gloin standing around with the other young warriors.Gandalf looked to the top. ”“Yay!” Her tone was light, but she studied my face intently as she said it. “That thing you said about everything seeming normal?” I began.“Yes?”“Well, it’s kinda like that.”Silence. I wasn’t sure any more explanation was necessary. I felt a heaviness invade my limbs. I felt very tired. Tears welled up from someplace inside me, though I had no idea why.She noticed. She touched my arm.I didn’t feel like talking. Or at least I didn’t think I felt like talking. Because, when she reached out and.