"There's an important condition you have to meet or this meeting ain't going to happen."It was apparent Rev. Bryce had a healthy respect for Klaatu's ...ypnotic abilities. The young man would be required to wear a ball gag that could be fastened and then locked in the back. All of the important stuff had already been agreed to and Klaatu didn't see any point in protesting. He could still communicate with pen and paper if a detail had to be worked out. Klaatu wasn't to utter another word once one. (Could not say about the last; we never sold any in that condition!) After being brought on deck, she cowered before the men who held her, andrightly so. They teased her while waiting for me, but held her clear when Iapproached. "Good afternoon, fair maiden," I said in French (likely the lastshe'd hear that tongue for a while). "Why did you choose to undertakesuch a dangerous voyage, when rogues such as we are about?" The men shareda hearty laugh. "Are you the Captain? I demand to be returned. .. I might have been a wee bit distracted.So, let me get something straight here. Did you... or did you not saysomething to the effect that you are unable to turn yourself back into aman?" "Yes, Misss... - Ann, I did. While you can direct me to modifymy appearance to suit your whims, regrettable, the lamp was designed tohouse a beautiful female jinn and so, a female jinn I will remain." "Alright...", Ann replied thoughtfully. "Let's see... "Gene! Do you remember the. I found true love on our island. My boyfriend and I even think about getting married here.", Chris paused and waited for a reaction from the couple. "Go on son. I can imagine why you call us now.", he said. "Would it be possible if we discuss me buying your old home?", asked Chris nervously. In the background, he could just hear the couple discussing the question."Son, I will sell it to you for 1 euro! Then you can use the rest to fix up the place. Who is your lucky bride... hmmm... no... groom.