"Working," came the A.I.'s reply. "Possible to add energy. Warning! If attempted, ship's power may be compromised. Suggestion: if attempt is made, use...non-essential systems only."The operator thought about it a moment then stated, "Make it so. Add as much energy as is safely possible." Compliance," the A.I. replied.A moment later, a thin line of energy shot out of the small ship striking the capsule. The operator nodded as he saw that the levels of the capsule were starting to climb."Now. Jordan held the cigarette between his delicate fingers withtheir manicured, French-tip nails, occasionally taking a puff and thenblowing out the smoke it to the side."Angela, something's been bothering me," Jordan said at last.Angela thought, of course, that it would be something to do withJordan's sister Anna, or the fire or maybe something about her brotherMatt.They walked past a construction worker sitting on some stairs eating abreakfast sandwich. He pointedly leered at them and made a. He thought her beautiful too—the loveliness of her face, almond shaped eyes with long dark lashes, sultry lips and button nose. Mostly, he loved the full roundness of her bottom. He enjoyed grabbing a fine ass, spreading out his hands and squeezing. For him it held the greatest attraction. He considered it to be one of her finest assets. When Iona bathed, her body still wet, she would slip on a thin shift. It clung to her in places. He delighted in viewing her curves and shadows by candlelight.. - Yeah, me too. Would you like some wine? I asked and showed her the bottle and the cup that I had bought with me.- Yes, please, she said.- I hope you don't mind me drinking directly from the bottle then, because I thought I'd be alone down here, I said as I filled the cup for her and handed it over to her.Even if it was cooling off it was still hot so I took off my shoes and socks, put them behind us and dipped my feet into the water like she had done. The water was cool but not cold and it.