This included Gramps Tivey and his bride. Allia, who were on Garsoss and already had a second baby on the way.The way we fought had also changed. The ...daptation of beam-proof armour being available to various Realms now, a few of them belligerent or downright hostile. We now carried a variety of weapons, from polearms adapted to be able to pierce armour, to pellet firers capable of doing the same. We also kept a variety of the heavier weapons to deal with more extreme circumstances, including. She was getting off at her old stop, still kept the family home there, letting it out to tenants. Her marriage had broken up (‘I always was a fidget’) and the children were away. Her job kept her in Washington, where she had a rented flat. She reached across, took my hand. I noticed that she had stopped biting her fingernails. ‘Are you ever in Washington, James? How about next time you give me a ring? It would be so good to sit down in a quiet restaurant with a bottle of white wine…’ ‘A.B.C.’ I. Hermes wrapped his arms around me. He hugged me and kissed my lips. I shook my head, but he didn't quit. His warm lips massaged my cheeks. His tongue flicked out and swiped my lips. I wasn't having it."You've already gone too far." Yes, Mother." He stopped trying to tongue me, but he continued his strong hug. I went limp, hoping to bore him. He released me, but his hand pressed my belly and stroked down, trying to invade my bottoms."No." I pushed at his hand.He took mine and placed it on his. " "You're crazy! Why would you say such a thing?" Because it's true. If you're so sure I'm crazy and making this up, then bet me!" Another one of your bets? No thank you." What's the matter, Marsha? Don't trust your new husband?" Of course, I trust him!" Then bet me. Tell you what. I've got one of Dad's favorite videos in my backpack. Mom found it hidden in the basement and I told her I'd throw it away, but I had a hunch it might come in handy. You and I will pretend to leave for ... say the.