I saw enough. Blind rage filled me and I began feeling my eyes change, my bones crack and stretch my skin, my hunger grow, my growl and howl ascend fr...m my throat, my back bend, and something protrude from where my tailbone used to be ... I felt ... fur stick out from my flesh and claws extend from where my hands used to be.I saw nothing but blood-red now. I could sense body heat, could hear and smell better than I ever recalled in my life ... and now at least, somehow, I was aware that it was. I had surrendered a long time ago. But for once, I was so sure of myself that I couldn't move. She waited for me to respond for a long moment and then she touched my cheek with the side of her finger and slowly drew my head down to hers.She moistened her lips with the tip of her tongue so they glistened softly as my mouth closed on hers. Was it like at any other time? The truth is that I hadn't kissed a woman with love for a long time; it was also true I hadn't kissed any woman in a long time,. . please? I will not be any trouble. Actually, looking around at these women, I do not think I could cause any trouble even if I wanted too."Martreen returned his nod, and then she waved her hand indicating to the women guarding Iega to relax. They did, backing away several feet. Then Martreen asked me, "Did you find Broc?" Iega told me where he is. He should not arrive back here until sometime the day after tomorrow."She nodded then turning back to Iega once again, she said, "Come on Iega.. ”“Nothing on Ada happens quick,” I reminded them, “At least in regards to distance.”So back to the lists – groceries, supplies, and since it’s easing on into winter now, a couple of suits of foul-weather gear.Just in case. If Ada was a sailboat, foul-weather gear, outer clothing suitable for wind and rain and ocean spray, would be a necessity. Sailboats in the size range of Ada Z. have open cockpits and steering can be a wet, and in the cooler weather, COLD proposition.For powerboats like Ada?.