”“I guess I should have kept silent about you but I shared my Inner something with my best friend and there was nothing I could or wanted to hide ...rom him.”“All is good Eric. I have done the same with the Narth Supreme and I must say I am richer for it, but you must leave your sword with me.”“Of course. I got it right here.”There was suddenly a strong sense of resistance. Why would the fish want my sword? What possible use could Tyr have for a simple steel weapon? It was given to me by my. I didn't want to seem like the wimpy sister. Nick motioned for me to follow him, and we went into the living room. He sat on the couch and I sat next to him, beer still in hand. My parents weren't big believers on TVs- there wasn't a single one in our house since the last people that lived here, 25 years ago. We sat there awkwardly for a few minutes, only drinking our beers. I took tiny sips of mine. Finally, Nick broke the silence. "So, Marie, how's school going?" "Fine," I said. "Besides the. It wasn't as dark inside as I had feared, but I still had to get up really close to be able to see well. When I got my viewing spot figured out, I could see that the table was set up in the middle of the room, about where I expected it to be. There were lighted candles around and one of Sarah's favorite acoustic guitar cd's playing on the stereo. She was already on the table, facing away from me, naked except for a small towel covering her ass. The masseuse, a tall, sturdy woman with short. Anyway, sure, I would love to go out to dinner with you." Great! Do you like Mexican food? There's a new Mexican place, Sabor de México, that I've been wanting to try out." Oh, I love Mexican food! I'm half-Mexican and I was born and lived in Los Angeles until I went to college! I guess with a name like Maria Alvarez, it's not much of a reach to think I would like Mexican food!" Alvarez huh? At least now I know your last name now! It will be much easier than calling you Maria Whatshername!" Oh,.