. you would call them Muses . . . to help you. A friend of mine is gathering them. You are familiar with the myths of the Nine Grecian Muses?”“Up ...ntil today, Mother, you were a myth to me as well.”“Not Mother, Giselle, just Gaia. We often use ancient Greek stories to frame ourselves. It makes it easier for understanding. The Muses were around for a long time. Their role was to inspire people to create, to grow, to become so much more than they were at one time. But the time for Muses waned and. When they were alone again, Lara looked at her again, this time with more sympathy. ‘Have you talked to him?’ ‘No. I thought about it but I didn’t know what to say, and I—I’m not sure he’d talk to me.’ ‘Of course he would, don’t be silly.’ Lara took a bite of her sandwich. ‘He’s probably all messed up, too.’ ‘That’s not my fault.’ Ryan pushed her plate away. ‘I can’t help it that we got the tour. I can’t help that I had to go after he made his plans. It’s not like I asked him not to go to. She swore never to be subservient ever since those beginning times, when others raped her, now, she loved the feeling of power, of controlling a sexual encounter. But even more than she loved control, she loved the feeling of pleasure that such acts brought her. She learned to love the freedom of embracing her femininity and touching her body when, and as often — quite often, as a matter of fact — as she chose, but the wisdom of the Goddess had taught her to let go of her desire for control,. Caroline sat next to me. She didn't say anything. I figured what the hell, plus I was a little buzzed. I leaned in for a kiss. She pulled back."Oh, you smell like beer." You DID keep picking me." I better go to bed. See you around tomorrow." Ok. I'm going to sit here a bit longer." I sat on the stairs, looked up at the stars. Leaned my head against the railing. I don't know if I slept. I didn't think so, but after a while I got up and took a walk. Down along the sidewalk overlooking the.