He can’t help looking her way smiling a few times. ‘Jan thank you, this is terrific as always,’ Michael gets out between bites. Linda echoes out...a loud, ‘Mmm, yes Jan, it is delicious. Thank you.’ Trisha looks at Michael with a cute scowl. ‘Are you and Linda going out?’ Michael choking on his food is suddenly the only sound at the table. It seems as if all movement, including breathing, has stopped. Linda has an expression of complete surprise. Jan is smiling, her eyes jumping between Michael. I was to get the dice out of each bowl in my mouthand then spit it out. The first bowl determined which Mistress was tocarry out the punishment1 - Mistress Sarah2 - Mistress Melanie3 - Mistress Sharon4 - Mistress Anne5 - one shot of urine out of the jug and roll that dice again6 - two shots of urine out of the jug and roll that dice againThe second dice determined which instrument was to be used1 - ruler2 - rolled up paper3 - cane4 - belt5 - cat o 9 tails6 - slipperThe third bowl determined. Call it your first sleepover."Something in her voice worried me, and I asked, "Is everything okay?"Before she could answer, the doorbell rang. Melody's mom opened thedoor, and in slithered a huge man - except his bottom half was a snake."Oh, a Naga!" Melody said.I didn't know what that was, but I had trouble imagining something thatwould be a problem for this creature. He was not only large, he waswell-muscled, and had a serious look on his face.Then he signaled to someone behind him, and. She’d miss that.“That’s where the farms are.”“I guess that makes sense.”“I’ve got a childhood friend on the mainland who is setting up the facility. He’s an operations engineer, and I think his systems knowledge will be helpful.”“That’s a good idea.”“I’m taking Henry Thibodeaux with me. He suggested automating the cloning process as much as possible. He views it as a technical challenge that is worthy of him.”“I’m sure he’ll enjoy the challenge,” Betsy said finding that she was also sad about.