I knew she had a mother named Sue, a step-father called Brian and no siblings. Oh, and she had gone to boarding school for five years before she came ...o the University. That was it. I tried to remember what my mate had told me about her, but again, little new information came to me.She’d asked me a heap of questions about my family, and I’d been surprised to find her easy to talk with. She had mentioned some amusing incidents since she had been at the Uni but none of them directly involve. “I’m going to catch a quick nap, so you can drive again, bud.”“Anyone ever tell you you’re a lazy fucker?” In truth, I was amazed that he’d apparently come twice without a nap in between.“All the time. I can live with that.”“If you’re planning on sleeping, I’m going to sit up front.” Teri sounded a little peeved, but he was more than agreeable.“Good, then I can stretch out.”We loaded up accordingly, and Officer Rick stayed and watched until we pulled away from the park, then followed us to the. I can't wait to see you both again.”I nodded.“Goodbye,” Willa smiled.Ayral disappeared beneath the water and swam down into the blue depths.Willa joined me as we hauled up the net full of fish, dumping them into the hold. They flopped around our feet. It was a good catch. I grinned at my wife as she set the sails. I couldn't wait to see Ayral.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~AyralMy heart beat as I swam down from the surface. My tail kicked hard as I spun through the water.I had met humans. And. Finally the new Emir, may he live for ever, arrived and entered the audience chamber which gave the appearance of being carpeted entirely by crouching people as everyone pressed their foreheads on the floor. The new Emir, may he live for ever, walked slowly to the far end of the room where there was a dais with a small but unmistakable throne on it. The major-domo banged the end of his mace on the floor, and all might rise."We will eat now and discuss business later," the Emir, may he live for.