" Yes," I agreed, "But with his body, he looks good in anything."Jack returned and we sat at the table with Cara opposite Jack and me, "Oh my God," Ja...k said with a smirk, "That is the most beautiful valley I have ever seen."He was rewarded with a perfect pout, and a sly, "Are you sure?" from Cara. I must admit I started wondering how this girl got skilled at flirting. "Oh yes," said Jack with the most innocent look on his face, "Best natural feature I have seen today." It didn't seem like that. . mature. We are now at a stage where we areimpatient with the notions of advancement. We have acquired theresources and energy for a galaxy's lifespan. And so, we turn our eyesupon other possibilities. Other methods of advancement. We realise thatthere are other species who shall some day compare with that of our own,so we prepare for the inevitable. Yours is one such species." Prepare?" We are taking the genetic material of species across the galaxy andcombining it with our own. We can. A dozen silent minutes ticked away, finally ending with the bang of Peters' gavel."Without objection, it is so ordered. Representative Vasquez's motion is carried. Representative Panitski, you are now Minority Whip of the House of Representatives. Any further business? None? Without objection, this Caucus is adjourned," the Minority Leader closed the meeting.There WAS "further business", but it involved the Commerce Committee, of which Murphy was a member too. He had to report to Congressman. . still hope lives in all despite adversity. Mary finished her discourse and saw Shirley's daze."We've got a few minutes before lunch; I'll show you around the accommodation. Oh! the bridge first. Where it is; I'll leave the details to my betters (and spoilt the effect by a cheeky grin)."Shirley was led about like a pet lamb — but she took everything on board. Mary showed her the cabin she shared with Cedric and Jane. The others' cabins were just indicated accompanied by a list of occupants..