It would certainly be a secure place to be nude. But for me to join them? My first thought was that their folks would kill me if they ever found out. ...y second was wondering how they'd kill me. I'm sure it would be grisly."Ladies, thanks for the invitation, but I have to decline. I do think it is a great idea, for you guys," I said. I grabbed the tray and headed back inside knowing I didn't want to get involved in a long explanation.Whew. Talk about turning on the movies in your head. My mind. She thought it was all just legend and folklore nonsense, of course – until they came to visit her.And Shelley remembered that first time when she could not understand nor fight the strange, exciting urge that beckoned her to strip and venture into the jungle. She remembered her stark shock when she first saw them. She had surprised herself at how little fear or loathing she felt – there again, during the telling of the stories it was apparent that none of the ‘Bearers’ had ever suffered or. He was just pulling up in his car when I arrived and he stepped out to greet me. He seemed nice and quickly put me at ease so I suggested we go for a short walk for some privacy, it was evening so was already dark but I headed into the trees nearby where we wouldn't risk giving a passer by a shock.When I thought we were far enough in I turned round and he stepped forward to kiss me. I flinched and I think he sensed I was uncomfortable with it because he stopped quickly and moved to kiss my neck. "But there is one in particular that I am looking forward to seeing again on the next patrol." Oh really?" she asked. "Did you actually have a sleep mate?"Michael was a bit surprised for a moment. He wondered how she had known that. He quickly realized that it was her culture after all and she would be aware of things like this.He nodded. "Yes, I did. Starting midway through the patrol."Feya's eyes twinkled in delight. "That is good. Is it a male or female?"Michael laughed at this question..