First and foremost is politeness. Sneaking off in the middle of the night is considered bad form. Secondly, it’s a tradition that goes back years to...when a ship had to pay all their bills and taxes before leaving. And the best reason is to let others know that we are moving. The vector we were given now belongs to us. Or at least that part in front of us. Anybody that gets in our way and gets run over, it’s their tough luck. A ship this big can’t start or stop very quickly. We’ll keep this. Danny couldnt help but feel that maybe they were moving too fast in their relationship. Maybe Jake needed some time to think, adapt, and admit to himself that he was completely in love with his best friend. Jake chuckled, You look like youre in deep thought there buddy. Danny smiled, still looking into Jakes blue eyes, I am. … Do you think that maybe… I dont know … maybe we are moving too quickly with this? I mean, weve both had a lot to deal with lately, what with me going mad and running. So, my friend, you're not the only one who is a little uptight tonight." Well, you have at least a couple of years..." Matt began."Yeah, but during that 'couple of years' they will be developing even more than they are now, and in case you haven't noticed, Terri is quickly becoming a young woman, and even Alice's boobs are well beyond just bumps on her chest, and they seem to be growing almost daily. And yeah, I know. Fathers aren't supposed to notice things like that, and I tried to avoid. " That sounds better" she simpered, "Mmmm." And chocolate ice cream?" he offered."Oh yes," she simpered."In your dreams I only have vanilla," he replied with a laugh, "But I'll fetch the venison!"Lilla watched Henning take half his dinner and put it on her plate, she began eating even before he said grace and the food just melted in her mouth, the food at the castle was always cold because they had to wait half an hour to see if the food taster died before they started eating.The ice cream was.