Bennie found brochures in the old office and we read about the animals in the swamp noting that there were alligators and bears. We brought our rifles... We didn't want trouble but we didn't want to be lunch either.It was a lovely time we had that next day. The weather was good and the scenery was superb. That night, we thanked Poppa for talking us into making the detour because of the beauty and undisturbed nature of the setting. We were probably the first people to go out into the swamp since. The 2 of them looked like they must be around 40-42 years old. Jack greeted both of them and introduced me to them as his step daughter Ashley, He told me their names were Nathan and Tom. They both greeted me with a kiss on my lips.. "Its great to finally meet you Ashley" Nathan said.. "Jack keeps telling us how wonderful you are.. Well indeed you are" He then looks at Jack and winks "I can totally understand why you always reach the office late now" and the 3 of them giggle.. "You seem. "So," I said, "tell me about your duties at the Castle." Umm, well, I didn't really have anything much to do for the Emir, you know. He left on some business trip and I was supposed to be taking care of his daughter. Well, she took that to mean I was to be her personal slave. Most of the time I was running around for her finding meals or drinks or getting her things when she was down by the pool. Fetching and carrying really. I mean she shouted at me a lot and she locked me in the chastity belt. ”I did.The gun in my hand was no a gun at all, but instead a light, fluffy feather duster. Ornate, frilly, and completely ridiculous. A thing utterly harmless. Not even all that great for cleaning, much less harming someone. I must have stared at it in disbelief for nearly ten seconds before I realized it was not the only thing changed, not even remotely. My mind had simply refused to recognize what else it was seeing.Impossible!I couldn’t believe it, refused to accept it, but the proof before.