S. around the office, is now just taken “offsite”. I really go because my friend Heather goes. Truth be told, I really couldn’t care about anyon... else. Heather is a true friend and just gets me, understands me. We’re both in the same situation, been through lousy marriages, and have since moved on. I can talk to her about anything and everything. Tonight has a little different vibe to it. Heather was wearing a v-neck blouse, skirt and boots. When I see her in those boots, I kind of sing out. I'm bored and not ready to leave yet." I got up and began to walk the necessary distance to where the other people were set up at. "Who's with me?" "I'm in. You coming, babe?" Eric asked Megan."We'll meet you guys over there." Megan replied."Alright, let's go dude." I led the way to where the others were parked. The walk really wasn't that far, but I wanted to enjoy some time away from Nikki. Even if that means being in the company of Eric. I didn't know him that well, but I had already. She had escaped to us as he preferred to beat her for his pleasure. I was walking thru camp that night, enjoying the smells of the pine needles upon the ground. I heard the screams. I saw the fist rise and fall. I pushed off my staff and kicked him in the center of his back with a heel. as he fell I punched his throat, then watched him die. they tattooed my right hand red after that. I got another feather, too. My teacher said that I should have just cut his ankles and watched the tree fall. I. A quick sponge bath helped calm her, and she changed into her pajamas and lay down on her bunk and tried to relax. Soon enough, her eyes closed, and she fell into a deep sleep. Before the dreams could start, a low hum filled the compartment, and a silver shell surrounded her sleeping body. The shell raised up above the bunk, and silently vanished.Around the ship, the other sleeping crew began to vanish, one by one. Smaller shells removed log books, personal effects, and seemingly random items..