She was genuinely touched.”Ed answered, “It was nothing compared to the damage that I’ve done a thousand times in the past.”Jim shook his head...and said, “I wouldn’t say that. You said several important things tonight. Things that she needed to hear from someone besides me.”Ed said, “If you ever need something, let me know and I will take care of it. I owe you both too much.”Jim looked uncomfortable and said, “Well, I had better get back. I wanted to say thank you for what you did. We will be. He quickly unlocked it and opened it back up, standing there looking into the hallway. “I am very sorry Allison.” I turned myself around and began to step out the door but something stopped me. Something kept me there, I did not want to leave. So instead of walking out, I simply shut the door one more time and locked us in. I was going to let Corey give me my birthday present. “Kiss me Corey,” I said calmly, giving him a smile. “You can kiss me.” “I don’t want to make you mad,” He whispered,. " Ah. So that is a 'present' for your new slave, is it?"Freya closed the box. "Let's just say it will help maintain her discipline as best as it can under the circumstances." She stood up. "Now, Gronnus, be a dear, and do stop bothering me about the Conclave." But, Freya, I need... !" I do not care what you need. I do not care what any else needs at the moment, for that matter. I have what I came here for. That is all that matters to me. I will give my vote to Roquan, regardless of how the rest. "She lowered her hair and moved to pick up her book. "Hey, come on, Tigger," he chided, "Why are you always so grumpy? Lighten up and have some fun!" I'm not here to have fun," she said, "I'm here to work."He nodded and opened his mouth but she went on."I said that I'm very serious about what I do and I don't think you understand that." Andres raised his hands, pumping them slowly towards her. "Okay! Okay!" he said, "Back down a bit. You're a good cook. I know that!" I'm a chef," she said.