When Admiral McElligott asked me to sit in on this hearing I was ready, just like my XO N’Utrtrn to break the stick over that cadet.”She spread he... arms. “But truth to be told, he saved my ship. Saved me from carrying that cursed Kermac seed into Union space, giving Kermac access to the most powerful ship and all its secrets that alone earned my eternal gratitude. Yes rules are rules, but to be fair he doesn’t know the rules yet.”She addressed the Klack directly now.” I know you say not knowing. I'll do it!" Tomorrow, I'll have Rosa show you how to properly take a bath and we willhave you in different stockings. It shouldn't be a problem."At bedtime she told him he could leave the corset on. When he asked forhelp getting the shoes off she told him he would just have to wear them tobed. He couldn't get his pajamas on correctly. Sharon smiled and handed hima nylon long red nightgown. He put it on and crawled into bed.The next morning he tried to wash the make-up off. It was an exercise. I handed Steve the strap. He was clumsy on the first two hits. The third had Ted in heaven. "Let me show you something else, Steve," I said. I returned with gloves and a handful of nettle. I handed Steve a pair of gloves, took one swipe across Ted's willing thighs with the nettle. Steve was unimpressed. Then he saw the spots start to rise. He had the gloves on and took the nettle from me. He used it on Ted's thighs and calves. Ted was loving it. In a break in the action, I pulled. He was correct; I’d fouled up, but there was no point in dwelling on it. I still wanted to give myself a decent ass-kicking, but that was more regret that I could have been so prideful and stupid as to not ask for advice.Laura rejoined us at that point, and sat right next to me on the couch, our bodies touching from shoulder to hip.“Grey, would you mind letting Mom and Dad visit your place tomorrow morning? I’ve been telling them how calm and peaceful it is out there, and how much quiet.