I know we just saw each other last night, but I was wondering if I could take you to dinner? If you’re busy I completely understand, but I would lov... your company for another evening. You can reach me on my cell.’ He left his number and bid her farewell. Now the heart pounding had increased to a full on roar. Her hands were shaking as she picked up the phone and dialed the number. ‘Hello?’ She heard his voice. ‘Jake? Hi, it’s Marie. I just got home and got your message.’ She said quietly, so. I am ... we are, your mother and I, so proud of all that you have accomplished so far in your life and look forward to seeing you do so much better in this endeavor. I have some advice for you though. I would change the 30-30 rifles to Marlin’s model 1894 in .45 caliber, for the saddle guns, and change the Winchester model 94 to a Marlin 30-06 model with scope. They will be better. Also, I think the tri-blade arrow heads should be a four blade. The 4-blade heads give you better stopping power. Soon the other monsters will be able to attack all around the wall.”“Can’t the worms just tunnel into the village.”“Our local God’s blessing prevents that. It’s why the village was built here long ago.”“Any other benefits?”“The well water is always clean.”The small gods of Alta didn’t follow a theme. No god ruled over a single emotion or idea. Rather, they granted and represented a hodgepodge of abilities and ideals.It was a form of direct worship; villagers wanted clean water, they thanked the. I guess that was what I needed to push me into talking to you." I'm fine," Brock assured her. "Just some personal stuff." Chastity?" Merie inquired.Brock tilted his head. She obviously knew a lot more about his life than he knew about hers."Come on, Brock," Merie chided. "Neither of you are invisible. They must have mentioned a dozen times during her game last week that she was dating you." Oh," Brock replied. He was starting to feel a bit disconcerted by the conversation. "I didn't get to.