Yet I was honest. “No. We are from the villae yonder. We are going to the local village to find out what is happening.” I didn’t say we had rebe...led, but then I didn’t say we hadn’t.“May we come with you? We have killed our master and now need to find how we can form some kind of army for when the bastards come for revenge.”“If they do. They were leaving Britannia anyway weren’t they?”“Romans don’t forgive and forget. I’m Bran, son of Brean.”“Welcome to our band.” It seemed politic to offer the. "Last weekend and tonight she won't even give me the time of day. Oh well, I guess that's OK. She was a sweet piece of ass that one time." ... and you're wondering why she isn't interested in you?" I added."Yeah," Kevin agreed, nodding his head."Maybe your attitude has something to do with it," I said. "You're talking about her like she's a piece of meat. You had fun in bed with her. Did she?" Have fun?" Kevin asked, clearly perplexed. "We screwed. Of course it was fun." You had fun, did she?". "Yeah. Don't worry boss. Probably just a lost hiker or something. Whoever it is won't make it too far. My boys are giving chase right now. Just someone in the wrong place at the wrong time. Shouldn't take more than a few minutes." Great! It'll work out, I know it will. You're the best man I've got. By the way, how's the new Jeep working for you?"A grin briefly crept onto Max's face. "Great sir. That motor is a beast. Its got more power than a tank. I even brought it up to the site today. That. I didn't resist teasing her. "You took my compliment of your appearance as a given, but are embarrassed by my admiration of your sense of humor?" Yes, I am, and you should stop poking fun at me if you want to remain in my good graces." A-ha! If I am to remain in your good graces, then I must be there already! I am very pleased. Does that give me the right to call you Pam?" No! And you are quickly risking those graces!" How about the right to a kiss?" I was so glad of my experience in Kazallu..