The lacky smiled and left. Damn it! Vishnew was here? Son of a bitch! What the hell did she want? Though not as old as Vidon Lana's mother was still a...creature I didn't want to tangle with if I didn't have to. Sighing I told a wide eyed Dan good night and headed to my building to dress for tonight. As I expected Lady Vishnew had gone all out, as she always did. Really? I shook my head a seven course meal? I ... wait! Food? Real food? Ok what was going on? She'd never been this accommodating. I thought I had scared you away." I'm working in the Hall now, for the Duke and Duchess. I'm sorry I didn't find you to let you know what happened. I've just had my duties and the monster attacks..." There is no need to apologize. There are many stories about the Duke and Duchess. Are they as odd as people say?"Ari stifled a laugh, but Christi didn't. Arilee then said, "Joshua, allow me to introduce Christi."His mouth dropped wide open. "I'm sorry, Your Grace. I didn't mean to..."Christi. "T what are you thinking about? Youlook so sad and in deep thoughts?" "I am thinking what is going tohappen when I leave for college andcome back? Will you still want me?" "Don't be silly sweetheart, how can Ireject my own creation?" That phrase made me shiver and hugher so tight. I kissed her very gentlyon her lips and got up. "Mom, I am going to get a "bite"! Doyou want me to bring you anything?" "Let me come down and makesomething for both of us. Or shouldwe order a pepperoni pizza?" "Yes!. I can do this trick also so I started to collect the rice wine bottles near me and filling their glasses up as well. Japanese people tend to get drunk very quickly so I had to watch out, enough to make them naughty but not too much so they would pass out.We started eating and started feeding me, they liked to take turns in bringing, with skilled expertise, the chopsticks holding the food to my mouth.Purposely maybe they had the belts around their kimonos loosened a bit so occasionally when they.