“We went bra-shopping, and we had lunch!”Annie stopped and stared at Tricia. She looked angry. “Well, when were you going to tell me about this?...��“I ... I didn’t know if I should! She told me her secret identity!”“Well, fuck the lease agreement! From now on you tell me if you know super-heroes! Any others you know?” She resumed dragging herself.“No. I ... Just get the crucifix!”Annie managed to crawl up to Tricia’s crucifix, and she snatched it up. “What do I do with it? Can she hear us through. .."Her gesture to Etu was self explanatory; he nodded and looked across toMachk sleeping soundly. "Do not venture far."What met her outside had taken her breath. It was sharply colder and thesnow was falling nearly diagonal. The flakes were as big as a thumbnailand piling up fast. Walking briskly away from the shelter, and quicklyfound a suitable log. Aponi crouched against it and once again, put upwith the indignities that this world and body continued to put herthough.It was degrading enough. That you would have no memory and I should treat you like a slave. What is happening now is your wishes, but if you want to change your mind, that's okay with me." He paused and a look of concern crossed his features."Listen April, I don't know what your problem is, but I am not usually overly successful with women, or at least picking them up, but you threw your self at me and I will take full advantage of the situation if I can."He sat on the edge of the bed while he explained and rested his. I see her lying in her bed crying, wearing only a bra and panties. I walk in, closing the door behind me. I sit on her loveseat beside her bed. She sits up. I notice bruises on her wrist that weren't there at breakfast. "You okay, Ames?" I ask. "I guess so," she replies, nodding. "You wanna talk about it?" I ask. "Sure, I guess, if you do," she whispers. I get up, and sit beside her on the bed. I see her shudder, and realize my mistake. "I'm sorry," I say. "I didn't mean to..." My voice trails.