She knew that she cared for the android, and knew that at any other time she would feel terrible for her actions, but she couldn’t do it right at th...t moment.“If that’s how you truly feel, then I won’t press my attentions on you anymore,” Sonia stated, a hitch in her voice. “I’m sworn to protect you, and I will continue to do so, but you won’t have to worry about my unwanted attentions.”When Sonia turned her back, Shelly felt something. It wasn’t regret or remorse, but a sudden emptying within. The sirens were definitely getting closer.“Thank you for my car key,” Deon said. The three headed out through the kitchen. I had a fleeting satisfaction to see Deon was limping on the leg I kicked out from under him in Vegas.My one hand wedged between the rope and my neck wasn’t going to save my life. The rope was already cutting off the circulation on the other side and was biting into the back of my hand, pressing it against my windpipe. I could feel my tongue swelling. I thrashed around. Mark, Liyana, and Derek were going to go make the calls while the crew were making their deliveries.It didn’t take long for the 6 shuttles to split up the MEDs and they were soon out for delivery. The rest of the day, the personnel that had volunteered all left and more of Derek’s crew arrived. The delivery crews even started making some calls as Mark, Liyana, Gyges and Maren began visiting countries that had requested to meet about joining the Federation.Since the Space Station would be online. I shouldn’t have dumped on you like that. It’s just that I get angry with women who indulge themselves in ‘male bashing’. It’s a pet peeve of mine, and I just can’t seem to control it. Although, I should say, I can’t control my thoughts and mouth. When I’m that irritated, I sometimes forget to engage my brain, before I put my mouth in motion.”“Ah, that’s okay, Hal. Amy and her two friends are semi-regulars here, and I have gotten to know them fairly well. I can understand your feelings about.