As far as he was concerned, the Aussies had cheated. He was doing it the hard way and they had used magicians. Mica believed that Fiaz had a real hard...on for magic and wanted to access it himself.Mica told them that the massive base on Terra’s Moon had been tossed up in only a week, thanks to Empress Lee and her people helping the Aussies and UNSEC. It had also become the commerce central for off-world activity and Fiaz resented that had to use their services for his legitimate businesses.When. When it was apparent she hadn't provoked a response from me, she continued. "I need a bit of your time, please. There are things we'd like to discover and think you might be able to help." Her voice had a peculiar timber, as if she was educated at Oxford or Cambridge, even though that wouldn't be her native accent. It wasn't good, and it wasn't bad. It just was, and I filed that away for future reflection.Rather than drag it out, I said, "If you will wait here, I want to make private phone call. The fact that it hangs there is symbolic of my surrender, and also of Master's very real willingness to use it on me, if my behavior warrants. Finally, I am naked, except for the long gold chain that I wear under my uniform. I kneel on the soft rug, legs spread, hands behind my neck, back straight, and eyes downcast. From our earlier conversation, he intuitively knows what kind of day I've had, and how long I will need to stay in my submissive position. This, we have decided, is necessary. I panted as I tried to catch my breath."I can't wait to meet him," I said as I gathered my wits."Good, because he is coming for dinner on Saturday." Is that what you are wearing?" I asked as I set the table for dinner."Too much?" she asked as she pirouetted on the spot.I had selected button fly jeans and a loose button up shirt, going for casual and comfortable along with quick and easy access. She had elected to go with a brilliant green corset, black stockings, and high heels, but had.