Of the next several hours I remember only bits and pieces. There was a loud blast, some gunfire, screaming, and brief flashes of light, accompanied by...an occasional face peering into my eyes. At some point I was airlifted. I have a distinct memory of a black helicopter and some very large men, with very impressive guns standing guard around me.There was a moment of perfect clarity, when I opened both eyes and saw the earth dropping away. Intellectually I knew I was in the big, black chopper,. My sudden and timely appearance caused several astonished looks, judging from the popping eyes, the gaping jaws. It would work! The Mage arriving at just the right time; it was obviously magic. Good. Let them think it was magic.After a brief moment, I picked the most comfortable chair from those available and sat. Duke Roblar recovered first."I require your arts." He paused,"what can you do to help?"I tried a pensive nod; hoping to indicate knowledge I did not, could not have."If your Grace. I grab a newspaper while I waitfor Helen. As a pretty teenage waitress approaches I tell her withouthesitation and with a friendly smile "table for two and two coffees,dear". She smiles back; and with no sign of recognition of my trueidentity responds "What a pretty dress, please come this way ma'am." Iam so pleased with myself I would pat my back if I could on reach aroundmy boobs."Helen returns and we sit across from one another in the booth. I tellher about my revelations and decisions. . Therefore, they did not have similar word for mother and father. To the untrained, it seemed that the terms were reversed. Deda for moms. Mama for fathers.Marine made hinkali, a dumpling filled with a beef meatball and the broth it was cooked in. She also made a dessert of walnuts dipped in g**** syrup. Amiel tore up the food he had not tasted in ages.Over the next week, Amiel helped his parent and sisters get acclimated. The girls were finally situated in their dorm room at the liberal arts.