Another limitation was that both were totally dependent on my being centered, which was a problem because I could very easily imagine that in any inte...esting situation, the very first thing that would happen would be my losing center yet again. I DEFINITELY had to get better at holding center.Plus I wanted to practice at proximity and TK. "Practice makes perfect" is something both Mom and Dad have been known to tell me from time to time, and a few extra times too. I wanted to increase the range. John started to prepare the coffee. ?So how long have you been in London?? ?I have been here since last January, so about three months now.? ?And do you like it so far?? ?Yes, it’s not that different from any other big city I have been to.? ?Oh really, like what cities?? ?Well, in the Netherlands I have been in Amsterdam and The Hague and I’ve been to Paris a few times. They don’t differ that much.? ?Well, maybe I’ll take you to see my London one day. We’ll see how you think about it then.? He. One more thing to show you.“I...”The room swirled with black clouds, and when they fell apart, he was standing in his room once more. Emily stood in front of her mirror, and her eyes were completely black. In the mirror, Emily’s eyes were blue, and her face was pleading.“The naga is up to something. She should have been finished with the key months ago.” Shadow Emily clenched a fist, causing the knuckles to pop.Emily shook her head, then pleaded with her hands.“I suspect that you have done. "Would you like a drink?"It occurred to Alena that this was just another politeness, that she should refuse and get down to business."No, I'm fine, thanks." Do you mind if I have one?" he asked, shrugging off his suit jacket and laying it carefully across the back of one of the sofas. "It's been a long day." Please, go ahead."He turned towards the bar fridge and then stopped, looking back at me. "Are you sure? I've got vodka. That's what you had the other night, wasn't it?" Okay, sure, if it's.