?Johnny,? she said.?Chris! What?s wrong? Is everyone okay? Are you okay?? She spoke, but I could hardly make out what she was saying.?Look,? I said. ?...alm down. I can?t understand you. Take a deep breath and tell me what?s wrong?She took a few minutes then seemed to compose herself.?Everyone is okay,? she said through snorts and gasps.I felt the tension in my chest begin to subside. ?So, why are you crying??Chris paused for a few second before she blurted out, ? I?m broke. I?m about to lose my. That’s why your blouse is buttoned up wrong andyou skirt is all wrinkled, right?”“We were just kissing and stuff”“It’s the ‘and stuff’ I’m worried about. I bet he hadhis hands in your blouse, feeling your breasts, right?And didn’t you have a bra on when you left heretonight?”“I took it off – it was uncomfortable. It’s in mypurse.”“Okay, so empty your purse – let’s see what else. The bowl and spoon slid under the bottom bar, and he could bring the bottle in between two bars. The woman left without a word.The clear liquid in the bottle was water. The bowl contained oatmeal with a few raisins and a small cube of cheese in the middle. He would soon discover that all meals were as plain as his breakfast, and variety was very limited. After he had finished breakfast he lay down again to wait. After a while -- he had no way of measuring time -- he heard another set of. The ancient dragon listened to the two recount what had been happening, what they said, what they didn't say, he glanced several times at the tower. He questioned the two closely, asking quick questions, not giving them time to think over their answers, he wanted to hear first reactions not, muddled over conjecture. Marluxion asked Drapper many questions about MiLady, her people and about the Count her Uncle, finally as the men finished speaking, Marluxion stood up, "I will go and speak to.