”A Greek and Italian were sitting in a Starbuck’s one day discussing who had the superior culture.Over triple lattes the Greek guy says, “Well, ...e have the Parthenon.”Arching his eyebrows, the Italian replies, “We have the Coliseum.”The Greek retorts, “We Greeks gave birth to advanced mathematics”The Italian, nodding agreement, says, “But we built the Roman Empire.”And so on and so on until the Greek comes up with what he thinks will end the discussion.With a flourish of finality he says, “We. The conversation continued on throughout the family, but Jason remained silent. It was clear that his parents were trying to make everything seem as normal as could be, as if Jason's incarceration and Colleen's attack had never happened. It was hard for any feeling of lightheartedness to sustain itself. Even Colleen's normally sunny disposition had yet to fully return. With Jason, Colleen, and Christi all recovering from their traumas and the world around them essentially burning, it was hard. Or now. So relax, and let us wash you."The acolytes, who had undressed during Sister Anyas' "inspection", took me by the wrists and led me down the steps into the bath. When my feet sank into the water, I silently thanked the Mother, because it was blessedly hot. As the water slid up my thighs, I let out a sigh of contentment. If I could have use of this tub every night, I would happily join the priestesshood.They held me still as Sister Anya finished undressing and joined us. As she waded. Trudi demurred claiming that as a mere temporary employee, she had to continue working and besides it was time for her to change into another creation of the House. 'Nita James walked past just then in her little black thing and the mammary elevation made Rudiker blink. Charley led the Countess across to a side table indicating to a hired waitress to bring refreshments — the local recognised the Countess, bobbed a curtesy and scurried off.Julie found Clare and TJ in the lounge and quickly.