“50 a night. So how long are you two staying?” I put down $350 “one week” the man looks up and hands me the keys. I turn to leave when the man...stops me. “Hey man, what’s your name? I need a name to put on the books” I tell him to put down Michael Beckman. “Ok I’ll do that but I want to know your name? Who are you now?” “ I’m Mal.” I continue to the door “wait!” I turn around to see what he wanted. “You’re forgetting your change. I only charge 300 for a week, but since you’re ‘father Mal’ and. " OK, nice talking to you." I said. "Maybe I should get out of here, this is getting too strange," I thought, but then Becky came over with my food. So I sat there eating my diner, and listening to the music. I was making a conscious effort not to make eye contact, but I did. I was watching the singer on stage, when a biker chick walked by, she looked right at me, our eyes locked for more than a moment. Then I realized what was happening so I looked away. It was too late though, the message had. She pointed out her desire to travel to the US and wondered if I would be able to join her for some of her travels. She said she did not have a lot of extra cash and would need to travel economy. I told her of camping and hostels that fit that style of travel and could stretch her pounds to allow more time and sights.It got late and Angel walked back to my hotel and to my room but told me she would see me at breakfast for my extended tour.I so wished she had come into my room. She was so pretty. This was caught and turned, only to be followed by the falling Ahkbar throwing sawdust in Uncle James’ face. This back and forth went on for several minutes before a deft move threw Ahkbar’s sword across the ring, and Uncle James’ blade was felt along the side of Ahkbar’s neck. He surrendered and they gathered their weapons, tossing them out of the pen and onto a small table.I examined them, having often seen my father’s dress sword. Unsurprisingly, they were quite blunt and dull, but I was.