"Oh, yes. It is a talent that you too can master, after a while. Let me tell you a little about myself, and my brothers and sisters. I am the last who...remains here," he said and paused.I could feel a sadness rolling off of him, but also a sense of... impending relief and joy?"My time is almost complete. A new entity must be appointed. I am a guardian. I am the last of the guardians first empowered by the GREAT ONE," he paused, and I walked right into it."Great One?" I asked foolishly."The GREAT. If a guy or a girl doesn't want to have sex, nobody cares, nobody makes them. But if they do, nobody makes a big deal about it either. And for a lot of people, having sex is a great way to relieve some of the other tensions that we encounter. Kristin and I have had sex, but I told her I didn't want to any more unless she got on birth control, because I didn't want to make her pregnant, and I sure don't want to be a dad right now. So, it was her choice. I didn't make her, and I don't think I put. “Do me a favor and don’t tell her that. I think we’re too good as friends to date,” I said with a smile.“Now you have me nervous. It must be something big if you’re bringing me food and coffee.”I handed him his roll and coffee and grabbed mine. They’d added Cuban coffee to the menu, so I had a small one. Sales hadn’t picked up yet, but I figured it was just a matter of time. I had to admit, it was an acquired taste. Personally, I preferred tea, but I loved the jolt the Cuban coffee gave. We figured that Violet had run down the small river leading east to hide her tracks and stay ahead of her kidnapper. As we were talking about what to do next, a sword pierced Trent’s chest, right through his heart. The assailant twisted the blade before pulling it out, and I turned to see that it was Ruben.”A collective gasp filled the room, and everyone looked to Violet to confirm. Tears were falling from her face as she slowly nodded, before becoming overcome with emotion and seeking solace.