”Grant was shedding tears as he heard person after person repeat that same oath. It wasn’t what he wanted, nor was what he had envisioned, but it ...as thrust upon him by people who he loved and respected. Well, he had been given a mandate by General Washington. Maybe this was the only way he ‘could do it right this time.’Ben asked, “And your orders my King.”“Ben, get your guests home at top speed. At their current speed these new ships will probably lay up for the night in Massachusetts Bay. If. It was what floated in silent affirmation beside and slightly behind the approaching form of his mother however which served to turn his blood colder than naked space.Flanking the queen, the airborne forms of the ancient imperial guardians, Kamora and Yudon glided in solemn counter point.In spite of the somber tone of the moment, Ryoko found herself instantly fascinated.Far older than Ayeka's guardians, each of the floating stylized machines was configured to resemble an ancient tribal war. She had her superstitions and her customs.Everything was organised though. Sue cooked up an enormous breakfast and made sure that Richard ate it.Richard, whose stomach was in knots with nerves, paled. "I can't begin to eat all this," he said."Today is going to be a lot more stressful than you think," she said. "You need to get some food inside you."Bill, already tucking heartily into his, nodded in agreement. "Clean plate, Dad," he grinned.Richard ate it.Sharon and Louise arrived at half past. ."The revelation was like a breath of fresh air to Tani who very much desired to have additional children someday but had resigned her self to the fact that was not going to happen, "I'm listening and I also noted you said but. What does the, but mean?" Well Tani although you won't go into a coma as in the re-growth of limbs it will require you to remain in bed for two or three weeks. That will be complicated since I do not believe I can keep the real reason for your re-growth secret from Tes.".