." So what's the problem? We'll receive our compensation when we're no longer criminals. Of course, if you have a pressing need ... for example Valia....." (who was one of the back-up singers) " ... lost part of her family's house in a fire. Our Spokesman released the money she needed to give her parents so they could rebuild." And how do you know he didn't keep any for himself?"Eloisa gave Kim a puzzled look. "Why would he do that? He's adequately paid by the government. He doesn't need our. Secondly, the Wizard has many concubines as well as others who serve him. The majority of these individuals have pledged their service of their own free will without any coercion from the Wizard or anyone else. I remember when the first women pledged their service to him he was quite uncomfortable with the whole thing; but when he realized that these women were sincere in their desires and found fulfillment and purpose in their lives by giving their service, he decided to accept that service in. "It's beautiful. So beautiful." As I looked at it, I saw it throbbing ... pulsing back and forth. Then I saw a small pearl of liquid seeping from the hole. As I stared at it the drop got bigger and bigger. Not really thinking about what I was doing, I tentatively reached up with my index finger and wiped the drop. Hearing Neil gasp as I touched it, I looked into his eyes. I licked my finger clean savouring the sweet taste and heard Neil say, as he closed his eyes, a long drawn out, "Oh my." . ." I held out the mixed bouquet in my right hand " ... for you."Angie's laughter softened into a smile as she took the flowers. She glanced at the bottle nestled in my other arm. I turned the label so she could see."Not champagne, German beer. The best I could find." I said."Why beer?" You'll see," I replied, raising my eyebrows in an attempt to be mysterious.Angie just chuckled and shook her head."You look great, by the way," I said.Angie smiled above a little blush. She wore a dress cinched.