We also underestimated the speed that the new prey can move when in combat,’ the intelligence responsible for analysis reported.‘The masters will ...e displeased,’ the senior controlling intelligence stated.‘Assuming we survive this,’ another stated.‘Yes, that is troubling. Order the support vessels to move up and assist our defensive ships.’‘As you command,’ the group responded.‘Free up a monitoring vessel to record this debacle. The masters will surely wish to know,’ the senior advised.‘It is. But you don't flaunt it. I mean think about the parking lot at school—brand new Jags, Porsches, Mustangs. You could have had a car like that, but you're happy with your three-year-old Jeep. You don't have that I'm-better-than-you attitude."There is one thing that's bothered me, though. Why me?"Beth looked at me as she considered my question, "Because you're you." Beth, that's no answer! I really want to know. I mean I'm happy we're together, but I've always wondered—did you plan that Friday. But what I’ve learned is that individual agents are just that — individuals. Each of us can be molded during training, and that shaping can be reinforced out in the field. But only up to a point. We have to figure out what works for you. Even if it’s unorthodox.”She established a gun routine, pistol routine, for me. “Every time you take your weapon in your hand, every time you’re in the field I mean, turn the safety off first thing. Practice, practice, practice. Even after it’s automatic,. Nature called for a pee break so I got up, did the honors, went to the kitchen and made a pot of strong coffee. While it was brewing I went back to the bedroom dressed in sweats and tennis shoes, and made the bed.I had just made it to the kitchen when Jenny came in. She said," Let me change and I'll work out with you, while we warm I'll fill you in on the plans for tonight."While we did the warm-up routine she said, "Here are the plans for tonight. They are going to pick us up at 7 PM. The.