" The faces of both men drooped in sympathy.They all sat silently for a few minutes, neither man apparently willing to start asking questions when the... knew what answering would cost her. Mia looked back and forth between them expectantly for a while before finally blowing out a mouthful of air in exasperation. Crossing her arms across her chest as a bulwark against the pain she knew was coming, she started, "How about if I just start with the basics, and then you can ask questions as. ’ gasped a winged-lion. Another figure was covered in gray clothes and curly hair that was silvery gray. ‘My goodness! It’s Grace the wind unicorn.’ gasped a gryphon. The third figure wore fiery clothing and had red hair. ‘Fanesse, the fire unicorn.’ replied a dwarf. The last figure was a blue hair maiden with light blue clothing. ‘It’s my friend, Allora, the water unicorn.’ replied Pixie with tears in her eyes. ‘Oh Pixie.’ comforted Ophealia. Pristine and the unicorn looked at each. "Thesewoman will be brought before the Governor in the morning." I addressedthem. " In the morning they will all be alive, not visibly injured, andproperly dressed. Do I make myself clear?" A roar of approval went upfrom the men. I stepped to the right and let Marcus take charge of the preparations.The women screamed and shrieked in dismay as two ranks of soldiers moved forwardand began to strip and bind them. In short order Marcus reported all was in readiness. I surveyed his handiwork.All. I asked the guy if he wanted something to drink? He said sure , I'll have one of those beers. I was about to go get myself one so I told him I'd bring him one back. I went in and opened the fridge there was only one left. I grabbed it and carried it to him. As I handed him the beer I told him I had to go to the garage and get some more beer out of my fridge. He said thanks, I walked out on the deck then ran like some kind of k** to the garage. I opened my shop fridge and grabbed a twelve pack.