Now that it was stained with the blood of his own kind, he was bound by ancient codes of honor to make that death count for something, or equal of his...own blood must be spilled in compensation.In actuality, such a ritual was rarely practiced. The blood-relations of the lost Cohort would invariably release Jollis from the duty regardless of the outcome, if they believed that he acted honorably. Yet if Jollis failed, it would be so monumental that he could not accept such forgiveness. "What other. ”We couldn’t sit around too long before the kids finished their juice and biscuits. Dulcie shook my hand with a smile and a ‘Thank you, Joe.”Rebecca also shook my hand, though without a smile, but held it (I thought) longer than really necessary. “That was interesting. Thank you.”And they departed. I went about my business on deck. A few people stopped to read the board and look at the barges, but didn’t cross over for a tour. Eventually, I fetched a book and sat on the hatch-cover to read. What Vic saw in front of him was like nothing he’d ever seen his entire life. It was his older sister Virginia, and she was as naked as women can be. Behind the frosted curtain, she was washing herself with soapy water and humming a song while she washed. It was a beautiful sight to see, yet it wasn’t a perfect sight in Vic’s mind. The image of Virginia’s nakedness was blurred because of the frosted curtain. To make it perfect, Vic needed to look behind the curtain.Holy fucking shit! . ..Alice didn't give me Jane's life...she mademe become Jane, with my life!"It...it worked! Many of my memories have changed!" It's the same for me!!!" Jane says, getting closer to her girlfriend."Do you realize what this means? We're a couple, a real one! For thisdays, and the one to come!"David feels butterflies flying in his stomach.He gets on the tips of his feet, and he kisses her.- - - - -Another whole month passed.David, now, is taking the pill: he doesn't want to get pregnant, buthe.