"Joe?" I asked and my voice cracked even on that one simple word. I hadn't spoken in a long time. Not since the funeral."Huh? Yeah, Dare. What is it?"...He looked at me with some surprise and I think he was used to my silence."I ... We..." I looked at my three brothers who were sitting on the floor because it was cooler than our bed, " ... need a Master." Ahhhh..." The big Indian licked his lips and blinked at me and I wondered if I'd chosen the right words or not."A new Master," I tried, keeping. " Affirmative," the AI replied. "Clint Johanes, cap score of six point six. On Earth, he worked for Bell Labs as a laboratory technician. Initial CAP testing showed that the man had a methodical mind and would be best in a non-combat research posting. Upon pickup, he was sent to Rathlinat, where there was a major research station. He has been based there since." What!" Colonel Johanes screamed out. "That's a lie! I was a head of research on Earth before I was picked up." I believe the AI has. I said laughing. I helped him a little through the class, and when the bell rang I stood up waiting for something to say, but it wouldnt come out of my shut lips. ah, Ash. He said grabbing the back of his head. Yes? I tried not to sound so intrigued. this is quite embarrassing but, Could&hellip, You tutor me&hellip,? He asked smiling. It wasnt really the question Id hoped for but what the heck Sure thing, When are you free? I asked twisting my fingers through my long brown hair. Tomorrow,. ”“I never thought someone as handsome as you would see a weirdo like me and want… This has gotten out of control.” “Oh, Jax. I didn’t mean to make you cry. I don’t have any tissues, but take all the napkins.”“Thanks. Okay. Okay? Okay.” “They will be here in a few minutes. If we tell them about us, it’s over.”“Quigley. I’m ending this. It’s over.”“What is happening?”“We cannot do this anymore.” “Even if you don’t feel the same way, we could still see each other. As friends.”“Friends with a.