"She tsked, in the manner of mothers since time immemorial, convinced her son had more talent than he believed he did.It was his father's turn now; in...the dance they had all perfected over the last five hundred meals. "I have spoken to the shipmasters' guild, these several months, now. There is a place reserved for you, for the chandlery and accounts of any ship or fleet should you simply ask for it."Esfalan ducked his head. "Father, I have naught but the greatest of respect for the. “You’re absolutely right, my love,” I said smiling down at her. “Just remember, it was your idea.”“Yes, but it’s your decision,” she said, smiling back at me.The Mendozas were waiting for us in the den when we got there, sipping coffee on the couch, and quietly waiting for us. Anna barred the door, poured us both coffees, and handed me a cup. I was taking a sip when Mrs. Mendoza started talking excitedly.“Pablo, this Harvey man is brilliant! I’m not sure I’m young enough to have the energy this. Hell if I had been thinking, I probably could have just used my sword to lift the bar in the office where I killed Steven. Chandra should have told me. But then I am her teacher, it is my job to teach her.Thank you, Bright Lady, for keeping me healthy. Now I just need the wisdom of the Gods to figure out how I am going to deal with two princesses without them throwing me off a cliff.I received a playful smile in return. If I didn't know better I would have thought that she was laughing at. I kissed my way from his nipples back to the middle of his chest, and started kissing my way down his chest. That lovely hair line, leading down his belly, past his belly button into his shorts. I stroked the sides of his body with just my fingernails, hoping that they created a pleasurable experience for him. As I moved past his bellybutton with my lips and kisses, I glanced upwards at him quickly and I saw that he was intently staring down at me, unable to move. ‘Don’t you love that.