We were still talking about that time, when Jack asked what she would’ve said if any of us had said that they should. She took a minute to think it ...ver before saying that she probably wouldn’t have… maybe. She’d hesitated. We’d all seen it, even Valarie, who hadn’t been there for the original event, so she only had a limited idea of what we were all talking about. A couple seconds passed, and I thought someone was going to change the topic, but then Valarie surprised us all and said that she. I figure after all those years of sitting on mine, you owe me."I didn't mind at all, even though the heat from her body was making me even warmer. The bumpy movements of the bus was causing mum's ass to rock against my crotch. I tried not to think about the sexual nature of it but I couldn't stop. I could feel the swell begin in my pants and I knew Mum would notice it any moment. She appeared to be concentrating on the passing scenery so I tried to wriggle myself out of this sticky situation.. "I know all about the duel which you fought, and the outcome, and the fact that you think Krish Armityge has in some way duped you into killing his lover's husband."My mouth dropped open in shock. Was there nothing hidden from this man - a spider in the middle of a web of informers and spies.He spoke quietly and with a measured tone. "I've known Krish Armityge since my time in India, when I was with the Thirty Third Foot." Colonel Slade gave a thin smile. "Like you I was promoted from the. I bet she knows baking tips that would blow your mind. I’m sure if we asked her, she’d help you find your way.”“You think?” she asked hopefully.“At worst, she’d be able to help you find the right school to make your dream into a career,” I told her. “I’m sure she’d be happy to help you bake to your heart’s content too.”“I’d like that,” she said with an infectious grin.We were still chatting comfortably with our fingers laced across the table when our meals arrived. We were served and our wine.