Pam kept my temper in check as we waited for radio reports. By dusk, we had a report from each pair that all was quiet. One said that they were contin...ing to travel toward the river while the other was going up in a building in an effort to get a better view. Both reported smoke in front of our projected path. We were going to relieve our front three posts. We were also tight on people. Both approaches were heavy in women while the middle group, which we had reestablished, was more lightly. So i linger around my place giving him enough time to finish the bulk of his work then hop on my bike and roll back down the street. When i roll up to the driveway I can see him in the corridor coming out to the front of the house from the back yard. He sees me and motions me to come to him saying "can you help? " so i walk through the gate to my neighbors backyard and he asks me to carry the lawn rake and hedge clippers to his truck so i do and quickly return as if there would be more. The queen of the Harvest Moon was announced, Laura had won, as expected. Proudly she wore her crown and posed for pictures. This was her moment of triumph. Beau snuck into the girl’s locker room and gathered her sweats, gym shirt and tennis shoes, he knew she’d never consent to going to the maze in a formal gown. He waited for her to soak up her glory by the entrance to the gym. She glanced in his direction, he made a come here motion, and she obeyed. He kissed her on the cheek and handed her. "It's a monster from India," piped in Fatima.Britney tangled mass of brown hair bristled. "I am not a monster." Oh, right. Sorry." Apology accepted, Fatima. My kind have lived in India, and other places. We are feline shapeshifters. Warriors. We blend in with the native populations of humans." That's why you're White and not Indian?" Kyle asked as the GPS blared out instructions to get to the cabin Aaliyah was being held at."Yes," Britney nodded.So my best friend is a Rakshasa. And why not? I.