Being in the arms of the one you love.’ Pristine thought. ‘I hope I am not dreaming.’ Lance thought. As the music ended, everyone clapped. Pri...tine and Lance never stopped looking at each other with their hands still linked. Suddenly, Lance left the room, leaving Pristine awestruck. ‘That was fantastic! You two make an excellent pair.’ Inion commented as he walked up. Pristine did not hear a word he said for she was still looking in the direction Lance left. ‘Excuse me.’ she said before. A poem that made her cry." Not ponderous, anxious stuff, you understand. Just a quickie, you know, like a greeting card verse. You know, there was just one, small little drop. And then thank you very much that's nice, and off we went to the movies." But," she said, still looking into her cup, "That's so..." She picked up her napkin and folded it absently and said, "She didn't tell me that about you." Really? What did she tell you about me?"She grinned sneakily. "What did she tell you about. Politically, most of the eastern half is controlled by a loose association of states known as the Free Peoples. Each state has it's own laws and government, but refer all powers of trade, security, and general well being to the Free Peoples council.The northern most area is controlled by the Federation. A militaristic group of predators, mostly wolves, that derive their sustenance through slavery and exploitation. A relatively small group, but powerful none the less. As far as technology,it is. Thus Amy was introduced to another female tradition. Going to the ladies room in groups. The women's toilets weren't half as smelly but there was a bit of a queue so the four of them waited patiently and chatted some more.Feeling ready to burst by the time she finally got to a stall Amy struggled out of the pants and then sat and peed, feeling very relieved. Being the last in she was the last out and she found her new friends standing around the mirror either washing their hands or re-applying.