Torbalt agreed and we were entertained by his staff at the central university where the good Dr. headed up the Planetary Sciences Dept.The next day da...ned ominous as it was raining heavily and we had to take a covered ground car to the ship. The Capt. proposed a one day delay but Dr. Torbalt ordered the ascent accusing the Capt. of being overly superstitious. Little did we know the portent of the Capt.'s feeling of dread.It started almost immediately: as we lifted off one of the landing struts. For her trial she had decided to wear a severely cut dark blue business suit with a high necked white blouse. Her underwear was deliberately sexy in a brave attempt to bolster up her nerves. Lacy knickers and matching brassière were worn with a garter belt and fully fashioned stockings."These Emirs are known for their cruel and unusual punishments," he said, relishing the embarrassment of someone who was not a career diplomat, "He had a man staked out in the sun to die of thirst once. Another. .. So you can't go to Cancun for your spring break big deal... you did something wrong and now you have to deal with the consequences. I have to go to work now. If Heather comes over tell her I'll call her later." Screamed David right back at her."Yea right you see if I tell Heather anything, you made Rachel leave me and half my friends act as if I don't exist!" Melanie screamed as David shut the door behind him.I wish I was never born, Melanie thought, at least not in the same family as David.. Charlie approached the window and peered out. He could see a figure walking down the hallway. Long dark hair, almost to the waist. A girl. Charlie squinted through the blurry glass, trying to decipher what he was seeing. Did he know her? The girl was walking away from him. Her arms were bare and swing by her side in a slow and exaggerated way. She had long legs that were left exposed by an incredibly short skirt. Charlie blinked for a moment, trying to decide where her legs ended and the skirt.