The main drawback with using logs is the shrinkage when they dry out if we build using green ones. I don’t want to wait for a year or two before bui...ding so I suppose we’re stuck with lumber or building a small temporary cabin from logs then rebuilding after logs we cut have cured and we can take the bark off them.”“Yep. That’s one reason I intend to live in the conex for a year or so. It’ll give my logs time to dry and give me time to do other things I think are more important. Besides, I can. Unless of course they are of interest or amusement as well. Could that not be the case?"It impressed me that, despite the hard crop blows, the discomfort of being strung up by her wrists and the imposition of the cincher, she was still considering the purpose of her training. "Very good," I responded with encouragement. "That is indeed the case. I think, though, that we will explore that in a more controlled manner than simply as a by-product of your other studies."Nicola had evidently not. (Pause.) Yes, Ma’am. If you say so. (Pause.) Bye, now.”She handed me my phone, pulled my ears until I was face to face with her and kissed me. Softly, and more than just a peck. “Sally said to kiss you for asking about her son. She said it’s almost like you care or something. Then she said you were batshit crazy for hiring a little girl to be your PA. If I wasn’t starting to enjoy the job, I’d agree with her.”“What part of the job is it that you like already.”“The kiss. Even if it was from. ..Before he exited the bathroom, I stationed myself at the bar, alone, near where he would be coming out. When he did, I asked if I could buy him a drink - the oldest line in the book, but it worked. He agreed, and we sat on barstools in a corner. It was dark and a little quieter there. He seemed confident and relaxed as we talked. His name was Steven and he said he lived in the neighborhood. I was having trouble concentrating on his words; I couldn't take my eyes off of his lips, which were.