Silicon circuitry and other ancient technology were strictly forbidden by the use of civilian populations unless they had permits. Outsiders were turn...d away. Men, after turning 20, would be sent to the mines, manning the outer posts or operating the power stations, though some exceptions were made for exceptional people like Dr. Hollis or some of the elders at the Institute. At the same time, women stayed inside the town, taking care of the children and running various administrative and. .." she froze suddenly."The machine," I said, filling in the blank for her. "We really need to come up with a name for this stupid thing, by the way." What?" she said."You know. The Reality Bender. Equaso-force. The Change-anator. Something cool."She stood stock still for an instant, and then burst out laughing. "You are really insane, aren't you?" she said wonderingly.I raised an eyebrow at her. "You," I told her, "started it."She grinned."Anyway," I continued, "yes. The machine. If it can. The entire picture shot a wave arousal straight to his groin, and he pinched the bridge of his nose between his fingers in dismay. The little witch knew exactly what she was doing – and she was enjoying it, damn her to the void.But two could play at that game. With a last deep breath, he steeled himself and forced a cocky expression onto his face, smirking down at her confidently. His hands went to the laces of his trousers, and he slowly, methodically untied them until they were loose on his. I was aware of the eyes upon us, staring hungrily at her as we passed, some reaching out to her, then thinking better of it and fondling her pet instead. I admit that it wasn’t as unpleasant as I’d imagined, to be touched intimately by strangers. By the time we had ascended to the upper floor, I was warm with desire. “Ariel, kneel here.” She commanded, her girlish voice taking on a regal tone. I knelt, spreading my legs apart as she tapped the insides of my thighs with her toe, displaying my.