My cane is rock maple with a bronze knob as a handle and I know how to use it. I have Black belt in aikido, and can hit what I aim at with any bow or ...irearm. I had never volunteered for military service here on Earth because when I had the chance I didn't believe that we should be in the conflict in the first place. The Sa'arm was different. Anything that wanted to eat humans needed stomping. I had volunteered for the Navy with a request for a R&D position. I figured I'd probably get made a. ” Catherine turned her head towards Jessica and mouthed the words, "thank you.” With Catherine still bend over the desk Jessica carefully removed her sodden tights and panties. The welts were so severe; the junctions between her buttocks and legs was a mass of purple and black where the repeated strokes had landed. The wet floor was dried with paper hand towels as Catherine continued sobbing bent over the desk. Luckily, Jessica was able to help Catherine to a vacant guest room without. " ... B," Diana inserted, changing from the A that Selina was going to say. At Selina's frown, the Second went quickly on. "Respectfully, Commander, we have already discussed this."Selina sighed, "Evasive action plan 1-B. Initiate," she told the AI, then to Diana, "I know. I am too logical and the mine's AI will soon anticipate my plan." Maneuvering under plan 1-B, initiated," the AI answered as the little ship began its dance.A few minutes later, the AI announced, "Near miss to starboard.". “H..hello. Do you know my name?” Gabrielle asked, certain the she was talking to the Master program.“I know everything about you. Don’t be afraid of my pets. Get closer to me,” The Master program said.Gabrielle walked beside the creatures trembling with fear, getting closer to the shifting light.“I’ve seen that you have enjoyed your journey across my world.”“Did you know that I was here?” Gabrielle asked.“I knew you were coming even before you arrived. Your boss can’t understand the existence.