”He laughed. “Is that all it takes?”“You don’t wanna really know, buddy. You, bouncing around the boat in your shorts and T-shirt, you made ...e have all sorts of lascivious thoughts.”He smiled. “Sorry. I didn’t do it on purpose. It’s just what I wear most of the time I’m on the boat.”“Just so you know...”He puts pants on to cook breakfast. I’m glad. Since yesterday I have a vested interest in assuring that those bits don’t get hot bacon grease splashed on them. A couple of cheese omelets and. Luckily Ralf was away at the time, so by the time he had returned we were on another topic. We had a really enjoyable time. We were sitting having drinks after the meal, and when Jean announced she was going to the bathroom, Olga said she was going as well. When they came back they were both giggling and smiling; Jean leant over and whispered in my ear, "Wait until we are back at the hotel, I have something to tell you.’ We finished our drinks, and Jean and I said we'd walk back, and bid Ralf. "I know. We all love her too. But she's going to be fine. And by the way, that thing you did last night was amazing. I'm impressed."I heard a rustle, and Aedan and Zevran appeared, settling in beside us. Aedan squeezed my hand. "Me too, little sister. You're amazing."I blushed crimson, stuttering, trying to demur. "I didn't ... it's not ... Look, any of us would have done it if they knew how." Yep. But no one else did, did they? I'm assuming that's how you saved Theron and Tomas?" Aedan. Carter! Why were you told to come here?" Its, um, part of my program..." again she was cut off."We know that too, Ms. Carter!" the voice said impatiently, "Why are you here?"Suddenly she realized that this was part of the teaching process - that they wanted a specific answer... "I, uh, I am to be punished for failing to accept responsibility for the impending failure of my company." she mumbled.The door clicked, and a light push opened it inward. "That is a beginning, Ms. Carter. See that you.