Bryce picked up the phone and I heard him start to order more champagne. I took it the phone gently from him, said to never mind to room service, took...his hand and led him over, showing him my stash of vintage Krug in the fridge. He whistled then looked at me, then at the women and said “a gorgeous man with taste and class – I knew your cum tasted good in the sauna,” as he leaned in a kissed me on the lips. I had, to this point only kissed a man once before – Bryce in the sauna - but found. King Cummings. North Kansas City. Out of my usual orbit.“Then they would take Pilar to Chicago.” Lina’s black eyes hardened. “That would never happen. We would die fighting first.”Pilar nodded.I thought: shit and I was worrying about blowjobs.“So we arrive. Here. Kansas City. They’re high, snorting. Fucking me. Hadn’t slept for two days.”Lina smiled, “Your girlfriend is amazing, Walker. Pilar never left my side. She watched, watched, watched. Like a hawk. They took turns going outside to pee.. ” She nodded. “I’d... Like.. to... y’know.” “A Mother You’d Like to... to what? Oh.” She realized what it was. There was an awkward silence. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it.” I said apologetically. “I just blurted it out.” “Ya...” “I’ve just always had a huge crush on you and think you’re so pretty...” I said. I was trying to make it better, but things were just getting worse. After a while Suzanne spoke. “I’m sorry, it’s just your so young. It’s weird coming from someone who is little more than. *She examined her hands. "These have a mind of their own?"*Some modeling is spinal. Most of the action occurs in your brain.*"I suspect that life as a hero is strongly discouraged."*It is.*"I have a lot on my plate."*A great abundance. A chance to live for thousands of years.*"I mean that I have lots of work to do. And little time to do it. Am Icompletely doomed? Can I improve my odds?"*The Lady of the Lake has agreed to your cause. She is a Red Wizard ofgreat skill.*A Red. Helping a Green?*You.