He admired her tenacity and, well, bravery. He wondered how she would do. He was used to Karena finding him women who were well aware that their role ...as basically to be his whore at his beck and call. All of them had been entertaining for a time, but none of them lasted. None of them could keep him satisfied for more than a few months at a time. It was why he hired women for this “job” in the first place. He’d tried to have relationships with women ever since college, but discovered he became. The second morning she frowned on seeing him and opened her mouth to ask who he was, then seemed to change her mind. He kept a smile on his face and maintained physical contact with her as much as he could.This was the daily regimen except for weekends which were a bit more relaxed and he had a chance to clean the place and get the washing done. He frequently blessed his stars that he'd always been pulled towards cooking. Thankfully some of the house cooks had taken to the curious little boy. The three yards were connected. Children’s toys abounded, from several play castles and a sandbox to dolls and balls and Tonka trucks. There was also a picnic table and several swing sets.“So, you and your sister living together, huh?” Clint asked. The evening sun was warm on us. It was a pleasant feeling.“Yeah,” I said. “We’re reality agents. Seemed like a good investment. Good neighborhood.” I studied him, wondering where this was going.“I get it,” he said. “There are advantages to living. "Focusing intently on the sergeant, Cody growled, "You will not die with your next lie." His gaze intensified as he paused before continuing, "Your brain will freeze. All motor functions will cease. The other guards will think you were struck down by a stroke. You will be little more than a vegetable, and we will continue on our way and finish our mission. The rest of your life will be spent unable to move, or speak. Not even a grunt of sound. You won't be able to eat, or even blink your eyes..