Then suddenly Becky’s breathing quickens and she stops eating altogether. Becky’s and Lori’s eyes lock. The XO’s eyes glaze and she parts her ...ips just a little, as if she is about to speak. But not a word, not even a sound, leaves her mouth. Instead, a thin line of sticky white goo begins slowly to dribble over her teeth and dangles from Becky’s lips to slide down her chin.Before anyone notices, Lori stands up and walks around the table. Quickly she grabs Becky’s arm and leads her out of the. I’m not sure I am ready to face cleaning up that mess on Christmas Day.’ ‘We will clean it up tomorrow. I can replace some of the wall board and then we can see about replacing the stove.’ She smiled a thin smile that left something unsaid but nodded. They put the turkey on a large platter and the three of them got in Gwen’s car and drove the short distance to Gerald’s cabin. As he led them inside, Gerald said to the young girl, ‘I’m sorry Cherilyn, I don’t have a television to watch. I listen. We had ancient stone guardians from the first emperor but the Kane mages have finally managed to destroy most of them. We also have the youngest daughter of the first emperor returned."He shook his head, "whatever you plan the bastards are not just going to stop. They have built a larger army and even though we have pushed deep into Kane they are holding us."I looked at and caressed the staff, "once I enter the ancient throne room and give a drop of blood to the seal of Ori they will stop."He. A knockat the door. I peered through the curtains to see Master Marcus waitingat the door. Quickly I ran to the door to open it. Master strodestraight inside. I curtsied then quickly got to my knees head bowed."How are you getting on with your preparation sissy?" he asked."I have completed upstairs Master and have the downstairs and the mealto prepare."So we have a little time...go upstairs and open my case. On the top youwill find a cane and a paddle.....bring them to me......no wait get me.