He did it because he doesn’t want any of us talking to the Lowlands.” “He’s made us into a hermit kingdom.” I gazed up at the high castle to...er, “It’s not a kingdom anymore; it’s a dictatorship.” Catherine looked out at the ruins of the district. “It’s quite the turn of events, isn’t it?” “Yes.” “Lucas never respected people, but I always thought he respected their positions.” She twisted her lips, “He forever tarnished the crown doing what he did to Leveria.” “It was disgraceful.” “I almost. "Those look cute. You should try them on."I suddenly realized she was talking to me, not her daughter. "How can I?This is a women's store!" Don't worry. The clerks are on commission and want to make a sale.Follow me." She headed toward the changing room with Ann-Marie giving mea shove from behind. Mrs. White handed the slacks back to me right infrom of the sales girl who smiled as we approached the booths. "Goahead."I closed the door, took off my boy pants, and tried on the girls'slacks. Not a. I need a couple pics and confirm the clinic for the blood and std test in the next three hours.’Damn I thought. . . . that was quick. I looked myself over in the mirror. I had kept my 5’7 body lean as always, I couldn’t have weighted more than 145lbs, lightly tan smooth skin, my thick dark hair was just to the tip of my shoulders. I was glad I had just gotten waxed a few days before that would save time. I stripped down and jumped in the shower rinsing off and started to quickly use my razor to. I need to get some fresh air, and have some quiet time. I’ll be back in a little bit.”She then made a more careful inspection of the kitchen. “You are getting better at cleaning the kitchen. You can go to bed, and I’ll be back.” Her soft voice had been almost a command, rather than an offering. With that she reached over and took her now-charged phone and strutted her way out, leaving her husband to stand there, watching his wife and sex-fantasy leave him at home.******​“Damn he pisses me off…”.