. first impressions are the more important, and the twelve pairs of eyes of a jury would take in my bearing, and then make decisions regarding my char...cter from how I stood, spoke, and dressed.I wore one of my bespoke suits from Reading, matched with an Austin Reed made to measure shirt; and acting on V-P's orders I wore a Greenjacket regimental tie, with the ribbon which denoted a recipient of the Military Medal in the buttonhole of my suit. I thought the last item rather ostentatious, but V-P. I worked on Smiley some, but since I hadn't planned to start the introduction for two more weeks, nothing had to be changed.On that third day, Cheryl's father had another stroke and it was fatal. I had been expecting it and I am sure Cheryl and her step mother were as well. I rushed to the hospital the moment I heard. I did it to show my love for Cheryl, but also to be sure nobody tried to bully her. I had no idea what the family would be like, when they all gathered.When I arrived, I found. He is wearing a mask of the pale orc from The Hobbit movies. The full-head mask has the mouth area cut away, his exposed skin painted grey-white. He wears a metal breastplate held on by leather straps over his shoulders and around his waist. Below that he wears a wide leather belt that has thick leather flaps attached. These flaps covered his front, sides, and backside. His bare arms and thighs are painted pale white and gray. His animal hide boots are covered with black metal shin guards. He. We embraced, and the subtle scent of her perfume and shampooed hair really excited me. I held her for a bit longer than a friendly hug, and she squeezed back. I couldn't resist, and I leaned in and kissed her softly on the lips. We pulled apart, and I was smiling—but she looked troubled."I...I should tell you something, before we go any further," she said. "You're hard to read. I'm not sure if you already know or not, but...I'm transsexual. Male to female."I smiled sheepishly. "I wasn't.