Demie, Kate, and I had discussed what we could expect. The only real way of capturing a demon was through magic or holy power, so we were either going...to find a witch, warlock, or a member of the clergy. I hoped it was the latter, but given that Eros had disappeared almost 70 years ago, if the person who had captured him was still alive, that probably meant magic. Or they were really really old and decrepit, in which case I was good with that too. I was a lover, not a fighter.We decided to play. "Thank you, Lieutenant, and please open a com channel throughout the ship." Aye, aye, Sir. All com units are now online, Sir."Taking a deep breath Ken gathered his thoughts once more, and looked again at the main screen and the enemy ships."This is the Captain speaking. We need to make time for the civilian ships to reach their fold point, so they can fold out. Therefore, I am going to turn the ship ninety degrees to port cutting across the tail of the convoy. We will target all main weapons on. After your latest little expeditioninto irresponsibility, your father and I had a long talk. I said I wastired of this. I said I was tired of the flat-out mistreatment that youladle out to me and I was tired of him not doing his part. When Isuggested this is how we remedy the situation, he was leery, but Iinsisted. Your father and brother can be a bit coarse and insensitive,but you are simply spoiled and feel entitled. I told him this is the waywe are going to cure you of your harebrained. Kyle poured an appropriate amount in each glass and said, “Cheers.”We sipped in silence. When we had each slowly sipped half a glass Kyle broke the silence saying, “Would it be worth another $4,000 if I kept you girls up all night?”We looked at each other trying to look as if we were seriously debating. We waited then when I blinked we both said yes at the same time. I added that if we start to sleep we will be okay with you waking us for whatever you want.“I assume you will have to leave at.