..huh, yes..." he was trying to put me at ease, but it was more embarrassing than anything else..."I remember cleaning those probes with..."-"Josh. Fo...us."-"Yes, Sir."Four men came in with a giant machine on tiny wheels (I thought it didn't exist anymore !) that certainly didn't bore any resemblance to a pen."What, that would never fit !" You would be surprised... Don't worry, everything is under control, there's no reason to worry" said...Josh...I think..."Inject the dilatation serum." 5. 2: The Third RingMaloth appeared in the centre of a hard-packed circle of earth surrounded by lush grass. Nearby was a building all of smooth white stone, set with tall arched windows. The glass in those windows flashed as they reflected the lightning that spidered across the roiling black sky above; the hallmark of Maloth’s presence. He came to this world when he dreamed, of late, but this was his first time at this particular location. Was it a real place, in the waking world? Or was it. " Judy sort of laughed and said, "wow, I'm sorry sometimes I just get lost in the moment."Cindy laughed back and said,"Not a problem I'm glad you had fun, and I may have expected something like that from you but not from Paul, he seems kind of dowdy and nerdy." Judy started laughing hysterically. When she finally stopped she said, "Cindy, I'm going to tell you something but yo have to promise not to tell anyone, not even your husband." Cindy said, "no problem, go ahead."Judy said, "I was having. “How are you holding up?”“I’ll keep up.” said Rifkeh. “I used to hike twenty klicks with thirty kilos on my back.”“I wasn’t asking about physical endurance.” Alexis sat on the bed. “Shelby’s my best friend, but I do know she can be a bit much sometimes.”Rifkeh gave an uncertain smile. “When I showed up here on Thursday, I knew exactly one person in New York and he promptly flew off to Europe. I’m grateful that you two are spending time with me and ... honestly, I’m really glad to have somebody.