“And you are Kirim; I presume you are some sort of law enforcer?”“I am. I’m also David’s wife.”“So, how does a Cure work?”Kirim explai...ed as Nild listened with rapt attention.“So, you took over the Republic of Zelnot because they kidnapped a Cure?” Nild asked Amantil once the status of a Cure was explained as well as some recent history.“Yes. A Cure is an irreplaceable Imperial asset. Harm or abduct one and the penalties are severe ... for anyone.”“You’d go to war for him?”“If it was a Realm. I was a total accident and not very wanted. My birth caused a stir in the family for sure. Whether I was wanted or not they kept me and raised me. And they made me their little play doll! I guess it was some sort of way to get their frustrations out onto a person who has upset their lives. So they took a lot of frustrations out on me too. I was yelled at so much and most time for no reason, I wouldn't even open my mouth. So my own discontent and demanding Grandmother and my dominant Mother. I was thinking that I should excuse myself,go into the bedroom and let them continue until Sean came back as I was getting too embarrassed to still sit there. I stood up and said good night until they either got through or let them go and probably spend the night,hoping Sean would come back and sort of break up what they were doing. As I stood they told me not to leave,that it was OK and did they embarrass me. Asked if I had ever watched a couple screw in person or if I was scared to see some. You're lucky you missed it."She smiled and about that time our food arrived, after which we flirted outrageously for half an hour. As we left, she leaned in towards me and said quietly, "I'm cooking dinner for you tonight. I'll leave work right at 6. Come at 7:30." She gave me her address and kissed me goodbye on the cheek. I watched her as she walked off happily, and she turned around twice to wave at me before she turned the corner. I managed to concentrate enough to do some solid library.