”“Have you anything else to say, in support of your claim?” The voice boomed.Veronyka debated with herself for a moment, but decided to speak. �...�A few moments ago, I told Kyet’sol that she had violated the Terms of the Geas, and she ignored my claim. Rather than discussing my charge, she blustered and attempted to use her greater size and power in an effort to bully me into submission.” She pointed at the dragon. “I had to restate my claim, when she was attempting to eat me, before ah, all this. "You just won't let me surprise you? Will you?" Surprise me? I'm confused." I'm taking you somewhere sexy," he admitted. I perked up a bit."Wait! Where are we going? Tell me!" I think you're going to love this but I want it to be a surprise. Can't you just chill out for a little bit and relax. Let me surprise you?" I'll try but you know I hate surprises. I like to know what is happening." We're almost there," he smiled wickedly and turned off of the highway in a seedy part of town. I was. The fact is, that I can’t think of any subject that I’d like to try.”“I’m sorry to hear that,” Coach Titterman said quietly. “Would you be okay with spending most of your day in the library?”“I don’t mind staying in the library. I like Mrs. Holmsteader. She challenges me in ways that I never expect.”“She’s an interesting woman,” Coach Titterman said.“She’s smart.”“You probably need to work on getting in the right frame of mind for your performance tonight.”“I do.”Rising from the bleacher, Coach. We went through to the living room, Dylan arriving with wineglasses in hand. He poured us all a glass of Merlot, and the night began. To my complete surprise, Kaya suggested we play cards. Had the girls found out about our poker nights? Dylan and I glanced at each other and agreed to play.We all started with twenty matches as chips. That chips were all soon gone,Dylan and winning the lot. The girl's, knocked back another bottle of Merlotand complained about their defeat, but keen to play more..