“Do you find him attractive?”“Of course he is, he’s very handsome. He’s also talented and daring like you said.”Hearing her words, he stra...gely nodded his head slightly as if in agreement with her. Not noticing that small gesture, Amelia turned to Marcus and said.“Did you say you invited him to the climbing club?”“Yes, but he didn’t accept. He said he wanted to see it first. I told him to come to see me at lunch so we could talk.”“Perfect, so let’s talk to him together.”“Fine, but I still think. The pain he’d experienced when Yakira and their unborn baby were killed over 11 years ago coursed through his memory. She wrapped herself around him and held him as tightly as she could. ‘It’s OK, darling. I wasn’t in that much danger. That bastard was only after Diana. I was more scared for her than I was for myself. I don’t think he would’ve harmed me or Barbara or Dawn. But I’m pretty sure he would’ve killed Diana. Thank you, my darling, for helping to rescue us and save my best friend’s. Fighting back the urge to close her eyes, she slowly munched on the delicious brownie. It had some extra flavor she didn't recognize. Why were they winking at each other? Maybe it was just the light. Were they smirking? She finished the brownie quickly so she could leave. Their strange smiles made her feel uncomfortable."See I told you they were good. Here have another one. Nice Elf. Work all day. Nice Elf need treat too." Wu Mei didn't notice the mocking sound in Eddie's voice as he smilingly. .. I have ... I’ve never dreamed of anything as ... daft silly as this!”The voice chuckled even deeper. “It’s not really use lying when you’re in a feedback simstim. This entire castle, the portrait, even waking up naked in a lover’s bed, that’s all from your own fantasies and fears. Swift was right, this is quite informative.”I scowled. “Show yourself, you Hegemonic fuck!”“ ... as you wish...”And when I turned, someone was there.Oh. Someone.BEASTLYThe figure standing behind me was hunched,.