“Well, I don’t really know; it’s complicated,” I replied.“Either you are or you aren’t,” he said. “There’s nothing complicated about...it.”“I wish I knew just where I stood with her,” I explained. “One moment, she’s really affectionate, talking about a future life together for us; then the next minute she’s all upset, crying, wanting nothing to do with me.”“Uh huh,” he grunted.“I mean, she’s really nice, I like her a lot, and we get on great together,” I continued. “I wish I just knew what she. Denise asked Tinka to bring me another double, and waited until I had it. We were sitting in the living room, and our conversation continued through dinner -- a delicious dinner I want to cook for Monica real soon, maybe even also Ben, so I left with all the recipes -- and it didn't finish until I was standing on their front steps saying good night yet again, many hours later, thanking them profusely for all their help. Because finally, I understood.Denise took charge. "Andrea, to begin with,. The room seemed to dim and there was the smell of horses, sweat, and dust.The barrel fell from my nerveless fingers, and the office snapped back into focus. I stared around me, nothing seemed out of place. I coughed, my throat dry and my head throbbing. This was just too weird; I needed to go home.I packed the pieces of the pistol back into the case and went to put it in my secure cupboard. I hesitated, and then tucked it under my arm and walked out of the building. I drove back to the ranch. And Clint as usual was impressive. He told her he was going to visit her every day, and together they would help her learn to use the new powers she has. She asked if he was going to teach her to fight, and he laughed.“Oh, maybe someday. But not yet. No, first I am going to teach you how to be calm, and remain calm. Then after you learn how to control your fear and not let your powers out, we will start on that. Dire, would you say she is a Paladin?”“Unquestionably, Clint. Stacy, cryo is one of.