And it turns out that 'Dedek' is just the word they use for themselves." Dalibor shrugged at the memory. "Growing up, we always called them brownies b...t not anymore—not after all they've done for the Duke." Are they related at all to fairies?"Tory could hear Miri giggle behind him. Even he struggled to not laugh out loud at Pavel's predictable question.The captain, however, took it all in stride. "Now those are the rarest of the Hidden Folk—as beautiful as brownies and dwarves are hairy. The. I agreed to come, but told him I had to drop off my bike first. He came with me to my campsite and I told my parents what I was doing. They just warned me to be careful and to not be out too late.Well Travis and I started talking about ourselves as we walked down the road. He was 19, first year Pre Med at the University in the city. Mmm he was yummy looking, and smart too. We got to his campsite, where everyone was drinking. He offered me a beer but I declined (you don’t take booze from. "Brother Dexter showed me how to do it. Once you understand it, it's easy." Does wearing it ever bother you?" She asked. "I mean, is it every uncomfortable for you while wearing it?" At first it took time to get used to it, but it didn't take very long. And yes, sometimes it can be a little bit uncomfortable, but, that's part of why I wear it. It's a reminder of my vow, of my commitment to being submissive to Brother Dexter; and of my faith in God." I'm glad it doesn't hurt while wearing it.". Frank was at the wheel grinding gears and soon had us mobile and speeding from the hotel parking lot. With a sharp right turn the city came into view from above the mountain. Fires burned everywhere; however, if gunfire was commencing or ongoing, its sound was drowned out over the drone of the jeep's engine, at least no bombing could be heard.I tried to talk to Claus who either didn't hear me or was ignoring me. There was a very frightened look about him; his eyes darting every which way. He.