The Gorz changed direction.It was impossible to tell what had caused their deviation, whether they picked up one of the numerous electromagnetic signa...s from Earth, or simply decided, on a whim, to try a different course. The fact remained that they did change course and unless they did so again, Earth, within ninety seven years, would be overrun as Chofri'at had been.It was time to implement the secondary directive. Whatever advantage Chofri technology and foreknowledge could provide, the. .. the first name is Damian Jones, you will be theleader of team 1, please introduce yourself,"Damian - "My name is Damian, I am 16 years old, I like rock music andplaying soccer"Teacher Jessica - "Nothing else, Damian? Tell us about your favorite bandsor if you play in a team, tell us more about yourself "Damian - "Well, I like somewhat old rock bands like Kiss, Metallica andSlipknot, I don't play in a team but I usually go out with my friends toplay very often"Teacher Jessica - "This is. .. All the time.’It feels like every internal organ in my chest has just dropped into my stomach. Sarah hadn’t mentioned that she had met Steve. She mentioned meeting various characters who get on her nerves or bore her to death. She hasn’t mentioned Steve since she saw him climbing a month ago. During April she often bumped into him. She talked about him a lot. About the work that he had going on at his big house. About the travels that he told her he is planning. About the fantastic gardens. Roxy stood also and her smile became even bigger when her eyes drifted down and saw first the shortness of Sam's shorts and then the bite marks on her thigh."I'm going with her to help," Roxy said and together the two women went to the kitchen.As they stood by the kitchen counter, Roxy moved to Sam's side so that their legs were touching. She placed her hand over the bite marks on Sam's thigh and said in a low voice."I see that someone else enjoyed themselves last night too. Sam, I want to.