Almost before the man stopped talking Pete was shaking his head. He saw the hope die in their faces. They both assumed a more slumped defeated demeano.... He said, "I'm sorry. I have all the help I need. In fact, during the winter I usually have to lay off some of my more junior people. It wouldn't make sense to hire you now, and then lay you off in a couple months even if I did have a spot for you."Pete heard the woman's stomach growl and glanced at her. She seemed embarrassed and stepped back a. . much time. Atmosphere failing . we... we can't, n... not like you." Passing out Drivas's head lolled to one side.Almost panicking, Sam faded at the bulkhead, then the ship started to accelerate. A wormhole opened as the ship moved in. Less than a minute later, it exited near Queen Triada's world.Sam set the ship down a ways off from the others. Ripping the hatch off, Sam laid a hand on both females. Within moments, they were both conscious though in much pain. A mere minute later, the pain. The room is soundproofed as is the rest of the compound, and we are deep underground."Thomas reached behind her head and unbuckled the gag, letting it fall away from her mouth. The pain in her jaw faded slightly to a dull throbbing ache, as he wiped the drool from her chin disdainfully. She briefly considered biting him but decided there wasn't any point, he would just retaliate and there would be nothing she could do, there was also little reason to scream as she didn't doubt his description. He never did ask her if she had a husband or kids. It wasn't something he really wanted to know anyway. He did glance around the living room as they walked into the kitchen, but he failed to notice any of the family pictures on the wall."One more drink before we get started?"After the way she'd turned and leaned into him when she asked the question, he would have agreed to anything. She'd already let her dress slip off her body, and her underthings did little to hide her intimate parts. He had.