All of the guests had been given rooms that they could stay in for the night, as there were no other hotels around for miles. I was incredibly thankfu... of this, as it had been a hellish car journey there.As I arrived, I noticed that my friend was waiting by the door to greet me. She hadn't changed much since college - she still had the same hairstyle that I remember, but now she wore makeup, which made her eyes look stunning. She gave me a hug, and showed me into the barn; all around the beams. We have a lot of ammunition, but it is not unlimited. Reminded every one to stick to the rifles, unless a bandit advances to the moat; that's when the shotguns will be the most effective. I will give the same order, downstairs; it is very important ever body obeys." Yes, comandante. I will see that your orders are obeyed." Thank you, Juan. I know that I can depend on you. I'll be back as soon as I can."The raiders were taken aback! Never before had they faced effective resistance. Never before. ‘THAT!’, repeated Priya. ‘WHAT? I gave her a light’, I defended myself for no reason.‘You know that we know you are bi right?’, confirmed Ethan.‘Yeah, she’s just too cute right?’ I confessed.‘She’s REALLY hot’, Priya agreed.‘Exactly! I don’t know why I said I’d see her on the dance floor! I don’t know if I’m going to dance in these heels. Should’ve worn sneakers like her and something to go with that so I could dance.’ ‘Chill, first we need to get inside. The other problems will be dealt with. See you later, Karen," blowing her a kiss.Tucked snug in the back, I key the intercom. "To the ball, if you please, driver. We have heads to turn." As you wish, m'lady!" Carlotta giggles back and the evening begins.There are half a dozen limos of varying pomposity queued up along the wide curving drive leading to the antebellum monstrosity of Guild Hall. With her normal disdain for protocol, Carlotta tools past them on the outside and adroitly cuts into the front of the line. As we idle,.