If he ever met the man again or get into a conflict with someone like those from the Martinez family, will it not be useful to have the reputable name...that supported him once in the past at his disposal?"Yes, Master"."Then I won't dwell on the subject". If Zax answered promptly, Kartius would have asked him to clarify his answer. Since he did not, Kartius preferred to study his Martial son by watching rather than probing him."Zax, tell me about what happened to you in Valgarel, your experience. I had decided to go by bus, as it was a Saturday, and parking was a problem. A frequent route stops near her house. So I helped mum downstairs and we walked to the stop. When the bus came and mum got on, the driver did a double-take, and he got a real eyeful as she bent over to pay our fares. He fumbled with the ticket machine as he drank in the view. The bus stopped almost outside the place I had in mind. The pub was large and busy. We spent some time walking around looking for. As often as you like. Can we agree something on my allowance, headmaster? Say £100 a week”“£100?! Whatever for?”“Sir, these seamed stockings are not cheap and I’m always in need of some new stiletto shoes, sir and then there’s the make-up, suspender belts, I’d like a corset but they cost so much and my parents only give me a pittance …. ““Yes, yes alright. I had heard a rumour in the staff room that you were selling it, Monica”“Selling it, sir?”“You know exactly what I mean - offering oral. He lingered just long enough for me to start to feel awkward, all the time looking me squarely in the eye. I noticed he had lovely long eyelashes and gentle, passionate eyes. Then, just as I was about to pull away, he let go of my hand. I was starting to feel strange. I was asking myself questions about him. “What does he do for a living”, “where does he live”, “which Bentley would suit him best”, “I wonder what he looks like naked”…. I don’t know.