Under those circumstances, I am most definitely with you!"The very surprising thing was that I was released to duty as soon as I agreed to join. I did...not need any basic training because that was already installed in my AI, and all I needed was to go through the motions one time to establish the proper muscle-memory. After that, I could do the required maneuvers at full speed and full strength. The effect was amazing. Generally, it was possible to train me for any mission in no more than half. After many minutes Bill reanimated himself to the point that we were kissing again. Just as it had earlier, it excited me. It excited me because I relived memories of better, more possessive lovers. Bill was never going to be a purely passionate lover, that was for sure, but even he could be a memory trigger.One thing that did concern me about my feeling at that moment was that I didn't just follow along willy-nilly. I actually could see the likely outcome of it, which I never had considered. The nod he received was sufficient, and he too backed away, to join his wife and the rest of the family.As these brief farewells were being enacted, Karth's family were repeating them on the far cliff, and soon the two betrothed were standing alone, separated only by the immense valley below, and the relatively short distance directly between them.As the band started to play again, Eela collected her thoughts, and flexed her shoulders, as her mother had taught her. She could see Karth. She was sure that she was talked about and was worried what would happen to her or to her sister. When I was able to get her alone I said, "Seiko, my wives like you. I will not get angry with you for anything that happened. You may continue if you wish; or stop. I will not have you forced to do anything." You... mean I can stay?"I smiled and said, "Yes, you may. You are only under obligation to do what you were hired to do and that you have done well. My wives and Aron now speak your language.