We’d spent dozens of man-hours on the stupid rumours, and yet nothing was found. If there had only been one or two reports, I could have put it off ...o coincidence, but too many people had seen, or heard, something unusual. It was making everyone antsy – suddenly Alistair and I had double guard complements everywhere we went, and the guards on duty were as jumpy as rabbits.It had been several days of this when we finally got our first clue – and it was pretty much diagnostic. Levi opened up a. I guess you had to though, with all the killing that occurred. To say that you are almost emotionless wouldn't be too far off the mark," Lucie said sadly.Hartwell could only stare at his sister, the demure girl he knew wasn't the same either. She had grown into an independent, strong, opinionated woman that was equal if not more than he was. This revelation shocked, then made him smile. It was good for her.Lucie could only suspiciously stare at her brother when she saw him start to smile. .. I'll show'em. Basshtards"I quickly decided I needed to steer him back to the purpose of my visitand try and put a stop to his burgeoning melancholia."I'm so excited to meet you at last! I have to pinch myself to be sureI'm not dreaming. (See footnote 3.) I've come to ask you to share a fewthings with my ..." Before I could finish my sentence with the word'reader', he interrupted, roaring like a wounded animal."Pinch?" "Did you say - PINCH?" The volume rose on the last word; eventhe. "Damn this tea is good." Allan remarked as he sipped. Selena smiled "I made it just for you... So what's next?" We just need to grout.Selena looked at him with a slightly surprised expression "We?" She asked."Yes, you are helping." Allan said matter-o-factly. "I have gloves, protective lenses, and knee pads for you. Just change into something you don't mind getting messy." But.." Selena tried to protest. She was an uncompleted young woman who sold herself short far too often."No buts! Go.