She wouldn't let on in public or let her personal life affect her professional performance. But believe me, we had a very long talk and I can tell you...that she's worried." OK, she's worried," I said. "What do you want me to do?" Nothing, really," Kao replied. "I just thought you should know because Marina is a friend of yours and so that you could keep your eyes and ears open." I'll do that," I said. "Thanks for telling me."Kao smiled and started to leave. She stopped abruptly and turned. He was a good person and didn't deserve that, nobody does.Johnny's parents were kind to him and took care of his needs until he grew and became an independent man in every field, except one. He never got the education which he needed about relationship and sex. I tried talking to his parents about it. They admitted he had no sex education at all, but they insisted that they wanted their child like that. Despite I believe their intention was good, that was actually cruel. They had no right to. Zldats can’t help being rigid and stick-like. If I was a Zldat, I’d use my persuasive powers to get biological People like us to provide me with mobility, also. Although from what I’ve heard, they take very good care of the people who agree to serve them as Bearers.”“I know. You’ve asked me that before, but it just seems to occasionally slip out. However, you have to admit that the Zldats being the only non-biological race in the Empire is very strange. And don’t forget that many of us don’t. We were both breathless when we ended the kiss. She said very softly, “I liked that.”“I did, too.” I smiled at her smiling face. “Are we ready to go?”“Yes. What are we going to do?”“Since we aren’t chaperoned, we should be doing it outside.” I grinned. She grinned with me. She also nodded.She grabbed a small purse and we left the apartment smiling happily. Rachel was wearing shorts, sneakers and a pull-over blouse. I was dressed similarly. I said, “Why don’t we go somewhere where we can walk..