It is slow, lazy, and full of you. I can feel you in your kiss. We take our time as we softly explore each other. I have said that time stops when you...look into the eyes of the one you love, and it is only when you blink that time catches up. This is proven true as we part and the real world suddenly makes itself known again. The movie is still playing. Our dirty dishes still litter the coffee table. You snuggle closer to me as we sit back against the couch. I wrap my arms around you as you. But there were also guns and horses and lots of other odds and ends the Indians decided to take.The pace was a fast walk at first and Maria had difficulty keeping up on her tender bare feet. The rough soil and pebbles quickly tore the soles of Marie's feet to ribbons. Eventually the pain numbed her feet and when the Indian leader slowed the pace after several hours, it was somewhat easier for Marie.She stumbled a lot and was jerked forward by her captor every time it happened. Her obstinacy. Franks climbed out of the truck and grabbed Andy's bags and started for the door and Andy followed behind. Once they were settled inside, Andy called her dad to let him know what happened. She told him how she was at a teacher's home and gave him the address. Andy's dad agreed that he would come get her in the morning as it was late and the weather was bad. He was comforted that Andy had a safe place to stay the night and would be okay. Chapter 2After dinner, Mr. Franks showed Andy where the. Silvertongue was the first bard to show up at their doors and he was the only bard to be hired, almost immediately. I'm not sure if I picked up my ability to lie from my grandfather or if it's a trait inborn instantly into the most robust of cowards, but I rather excel at it.The problem, of course, is that I really can't play an instrument very well."Ah... of course, Baroness." The smile I gave her was quite sincere, I'm certain, though the motivation behind it was weaker than Elvish.