And a Ukrainian Navy cutter, a “diving” cutter ... with pumps and divers and all manner of maritime rescue and repair equipment steaming to the re...cue.I looked at Seven.“I assume that’s a yes.”She nodded and the Powers that Be left us.“Chicken!” I hollered. Seven said in my head. “Who? Cyn’s kid?”Well ... Shit!I turned to the ‘Fast Reaction’ boat crew as they boarded with immense pumps and tools.“Need help?” asked the boat pilot. Naturally, he spoke Ukrainian. I didn’t ... oh I know ... Krys. Though this plan of action has great merit I can only produce the particles every minute for an hour, then I would need 30 minutes to start the process again. Under these conditions the re-gen time would be reduced from 35 hours, 10 minutes, 29 seconds to 24 hours, 3 minutes, 33 seconds." Shelby replied."Alright," Derrick sighed, "it will have to do, we need to re-establish contact with Conner and the others. Shelby I want you to call all of them on every frequency you can that won't alert the. Vixen’s over-sized clothing amused them, and they didn’t try to hide it. Grinning, they asked a few questions about where we came from and what we planed to do in the city. My pet had expected their questions, and had volunteered to handle it. Already bored by just the thought of dealing with petty bureaucrats and officials, I had agreed.Upon entering the city, my eyes immediately began to water, as my nose was instantly assaulted by the reek of unwashed flesh, week-old night soil, and rotting. "Truth be known, Tom was always a little uncomfortable around children and had basically ignored his own four sons during their childhood. He had a deep-seated distrust of them and their nasty habit of asking unwelcome questions. He sighed and wondered to himself, what had ever happened to polite forbearance. The children of today were so selfish.Mr. and Mrs. Edwards had reached the head of the line. Vivian Edwards monopolized Tom gripping his arm tightly and gushing about the social tea this.