I felt great in my dress because I knew how it drew more than glances. A girl can literally feel the staring and gawking of men! I was a temptress and...a teaser, but I was definitely not a pleaser.Though I was perhaps overly alluring, he told me he saw an innocence and a subtle sensuality in my eyes. He claims he never saw a sexier young lady in his life. Some girls often love a flatterer. The thrill for a pretty and unique girl such as me to hear such inspiring compliments made my heart. And instead love becomes this partnership drafted in an attorney’s office instead of something that was supposed to keep them mutually dependent on each other and equally engaged. Instead they had a reliance on the delusion of their ambitions.These were ambitions that made a woman cold and a man look elsewhere. These were drives and wants that made a woman look for something better than what a lowly but loving man could offer her. Perhaps he was dreaming, because within the world he dreamt. How do you like the mass transit system in our little city? Much different than you remember, isn't it?"I nodded absently, and Mary looked at me, concerned.After a pause of a few minutes, Mary asked me, softly. "Is there anything wrong, Jim? Is this too much activity too soon? Do you want me to call Doctor..." No! No! Don't call any doctor. I was just a bit... disoriented." I decided to explain about my "Rip Van Winkle" feelings. "It's just that there's so much for me to absorb. For example,. We're moving to intercept. Clear the channel, General. We've got our hands full." But ... this is Canada! They can't attack CANADA!" You tell them that, General. I don't think they're stopping at the border! Talk to me later. Interdictor One, clear." Interdictor flight, listen up. Use lidar-controlled zone defense lasers to smoke their missiles. Target their missiles and dropped or guided weapons only! Do not target the aircraft. No deadly force against the aircrews. That's SOP. No exceptions.