”“It means whatever I say it means!” the Hegemon stated back in icy tones that would brook no contradiction.“By your command, most Radiant of ...he Heavens.”“What of the traitor Hassatt’s family?”“Security forces are still looking for them, Most Radiant of the Heavens. It is only a matter of time,” Senior Commander Hirk of the Lightning Blue Depths replied.“And the decimation?”“Has been carried out as you commanded.”“Good. Let all know the price of failing me!”The Imperial Scout Invisibility. "So, you two are together again, I guess?"I hesitated for a moment but then I decided to be honest. Totally honest. I looked at Marie while I answered."I don't know, yet. Maybe. There are still things we haven't discussed it, but that is not urgent. What is important right now, is that Marie has been rejected by her parents. She needs all the support she can get. As her friend and someone who cares a whole lot about her, I'd like to make sure she gets some support."Marie's eyes looked moist and. After it seemed like an hour had passed, Steve realized that he hadn’t heard anything more from the downstairs, like the door at the base of the stairs that he had carefully shut. He looked around the room for his shorts, found them and pulled them on.He looked out of the bedroom and then quietly walked into the hall and listened again. Nothing. He slowly made his way down the stairs, silently turned the door knob and slipped into the downstairs hall. Steve peeked into the living room to see. . did.. did I..." she said meekly."Yes, you did. But I found out some interesting things in talking with your other half. And I think I have a solution to the situation," "Really? You can help me? You can make this split personality stuff go away and merge me?" "Not exactly. But I do think I have a workable solution. After breakfast, we'll sit down and I'll explain it to you," Elizabeth fixed a nice breakfast for the two of them and they sat down to eat. Elizabeth couldn't really enjoy her.