” said Lisa, “How did you do that? Jill said you had to use some kind of headset.”“Those two panels do what the headset did,” I told her“W...at else can you do with it.” asked Conner.“Are either of you fans of Lewis Caroll? Ever read 'Jabberwocky'?” I asked them.“No.” said Conner, “Why?”“ I read it once, for school, 'Twas Brillig and . . .' something.” said Lisa.“Okay,” I said, “Conner, you're elected. Just lay back and relax for a moment.”I quickly keyed in a few commands. Conner lay very. Oh gosh, no. Jeremiah is like… hes like a completely heterosexual stereotypical gay best friend to me. The amount of relief he felt didnt make sense. He hadnt spoken ten complete sentences to this girl. Oh thats cool Much better on the nonchalance. Do you go to school around here? Mhm, Im at… Char, come on! Tucker has work in the morning. There was a boy standing about twenty yards back from them, calling in their direction. Her perfect smile was replaced with an apologetic one. Sorry, I need. ”“Not to us, it isn’t, not now. We were jealous when we were k**s but we know, and our womenfolk know, that Matt has the biggest prick in town. Almost all of us are adequate and we don’t get complaints. Janie is treating you as a trophy. That ain’t good, Matt.”“I suppose not…”“I shouldn’t say this, Matt, but I think Janie is using you.”I should have resented that. I didn’t. Bill is an old friend and his warning fitted with the way Janie was behaving. I nodded but made no other reply, hoping. Come, nephew. Accompany me to my pantry and together we shall set the perfect table."Taking an indulgent sip from the chalice, Vesta strolled towards her kitchen. The god of wine hefted his jug and followed, a sly smile on his lips as he watched the gentle sway of Vesta's divine posterior.Portia's cousin led her in silence to meet the high priestess of the temple. Clearly Marla was not happy about this little family reunion. Portia wondered if she had made a mistake. Halfway to Palonia's.