“How's it going?”They went around the next corner, out of sight, and we all broke out in laughter.“That was fucking hilarious!” exclaimed Nick...as we all cracked up.We got out of the water after grabbing our clothes and went back to the campsite, still laughing while putting them on.“I need something to eat,” said Adam when we finally called down.It was a good idea. I knew I hadn't eaten anything the whole day, so far.“Why don't you guys get things set up here while we grab some wood?” suggested. ”“Is there anything I can say which will get you to let me off?” I ask.“No, and we don’t intend to allow you that chance anyway,” said Chancellor Mothruise. “Your punishment was decided while you were unconscious.”“And what will it be?”“300 years in the Kodium mines.”Oh. That doesn’t sound good. Kodium is a rare element which makes wonderful jewellery, among other things. Extremely rare and extremely expensive. It’s the sort of thing the Emperor probably makes love on a big pile of. The thing. I paused just inside her bedroom and surveyed the room. The bed had been slept in but had been straightened with the sheet and spread neatly tucked. I walked to the bathroom door and called her name again.“What the hell are you waiting for? Get your clothes off and get in here.” I still had more work to do so she would understand she was not in total control.“Good morning to you too,” I replied. And then I did as I was told.The shower stall was huge. It had two of the rain shower heads above. - Не смей! Не смей говорить со мной в таком тоне! – отец тяжело дышал. Молчание затянулось. - Я взрослый человек, я не обязан перед тобой, щенком, отчитываться! – добавил он, и вышел, громко хлопнув дверью. Потом Костик написал короткую записку: - Буду на даче, деньги есть и, взяв сумку с одеждой, уехал.... ...И вот теперь понимание того, чем занимаются отец с Аллочкой, оставшись наедине, выворачивало его на изнанку. - Неужели и он тоже так себя ведет с ней? Неужели он так же ползает перед ней.