“You’re not exactly the Office Manager right now either.” He had a knack of saying the wrong thing at the right time, or the right thing at the ...rong time. Either was said without forethought. She laughed. A short barking laugh and then looked at him, straight in the eye, suddenly serious. “You mention this to anyone in the office and you will be wearing your balls as ear rings. Clear?” The message was five by five. He gulped and nodded his understanding. Stella rose from the settee across from. Be.. Is someone going to, spank you?" She observed how he ducked with his knees and cringed at his neck while his arms closed and tensed, before he stood straight again and tried breathing deeply, tho his arms were still tense and he was now shaking."Who's going to spank you, what did you do? Why are are you getting spanked for?" She was so sweet but made Pinky wonder why even was she still asking questions. Could he be spanked for not answering, and also for talking while in corner time? Was. He seemed relaxed and self-confident which helped relieve some of the nervous energy. We had small talk and a few more drinks then Ron’s attention turned to Jill. He started complementing her appearance and could not believe she was 38. Jill was flattered and still nervous squeezing my hand underneath the table. Finally I was overwhelmed and broke the ice suggesting we go to our hotel which was a short walk from the bar. I suggested we don’t all walk in together and gave Ron our room. Call it grace, call it dignity, or even humility. Many years ago, I had seen an old Aikido master demonstrate his moves, swifter and more agile than many of the young men studying under him. I had always remembered his calm, poised unhurried grace. Even when he moved too fast for the eye to see, a sense of deep stillness rippled out from him. Now, as I watched this slight, quiet girl graciously and politely thanking the waitron at the door, and saw her clear, still eyes as she scanned the.