” I said.“That’s true.” Brent nodded, “Hey you guys wanna go to a party tonight? ““Sure, where at?” Randy asked.“It’s a frat party...down by the college.” Brent replied.“Sounds good to me.” I answered.“Alright, it’s a frat party so let’s get Chris to drive for us so we can drink then we can stay at Brent’s place tonight?” Randy said as he looked to Brent for confirmation. Brent nodded.They switched and Randy spotted Brent on the bench while I pulled out my phone and texted Chris if he could. The fort’s inhabitants made way as the armored group marched to the central fortification. Blue and silver accented sentries stood beside a wide door set in the wall there.“Senior Warden,” one of the guards reminded Ranveng, “only Wardens may bear weapons in the Lord’s house.”Ranveng sighed, but nodded. The Warden escorts stood aside as the other guard took John’s over-sized knife, and Treb’s weapons. Sygraid asserted her Warden status, and Hal copied the Tooth in making his saber pass. We had discussed the parameters of purchasing a property out here. Are you still on board with that idea? I mean, after all, you’re going to be homeless in a few hours.”I blinked as the realization hit me. I was going to be homeless in a few hours.“I guess I’ll just have to shack up with my girlfriend,” I said, setting aside the unease that had settled on me. “She digs me so she’ll take me in.”Liz rolled her eyes.“Are we still good for looking for a place together out here?” she asked. “I want. Still ... I have to confess thatreal or not, their welcoming reception warms my heart. Before I realizeit, one of my straps has melted off into a hot droplet of black goo thatspatters softly on the floor. I curse myself for being so sloppy. WeSouthern Aldebaranians liquefy too easily from strong emotions. I know anorthern cousin who wouldn't melt from the glow of even the most radiantorgasm. He's something! Don't get me wrong, I respect a man of resoluteself-control. And though I've tried hard.