Back at Oban some of Scott's 'spies' had returned from the north with ominous news. It seemed that a fresh influx of Danes had taken on and defeated t...e remnants of the force that Scott had himself defeated the year before. This could mean that Scott would be faced with renewed raiding, these newcomers not having the same experiences of Scott's abilities as a commander and not so wary of attacking Dalriada.Scott and Gabrain immediately set to work with his shipwrights and other craftsmen to add. I could feel her patting my arm with her hand.I sat down next to her and kept a hand resting on her arm. “Nana, I love you so much. Thank you for coming to school today. It means a lot to me that you would drop everything and go racing over there when you thought I might be having a problem.”She smiled and put her other hand on top of my hand – the one I had sitting on her arm. She stroked my hand with her fingers. Her skin felt thin. Regular use of hand-cream had kept it feeling as smooth as. "Very well," she said when she could finally talk. "I admit it is not only pleasurable but more pleasure than I had ever dreamed was possible. I do not understand why he would want me, but I give thanks each time he does." Several times a day, loudly," Deimie quipped with a smile. She was rewarded with Lavender blushing, a bright pink glow that was prominent against her fair skin."I am sorry if I disturbed anyone," Lav whispered, still blushing."Don't be," Makro interjected. "I doubt that. I give you a drink which you take in your other hand and we stroll slowly from our hut to the water’s edge. We walk without speaking down the shore, watching the water’s constant motion and hearing the wonderful, calming sound of the quiet surf. We see few people because this place prides itself on near-solitude. After the hustle and bustle of our daily lives catering to the needs of egotistical media jerks and guys who make rubber cocks for a living, we need this relaxation.’ She giggled.