"Bill, in many cases that would be the only valuable service a young person with no special training or work experience could provide that would have ...ny realistic possibility of discharging his or her debt. Remember restitution is the goal, not punishment. I don't think most people would be particularly troubled if a young person were forced to pay off his or her debt by providing sexual services to the public. Keep in mind that society today has developed pretty relaxed attitudes about sex. But Loki had such dealings with Svadilfari that he later bore a foal, which was gray, and had eight feet, and was the best horse among gods and men."That's you, shattering the giant's head. You have to relax more. Learn placidity from me. You rarely see me in a fury." No. You're my calming influence. I will need to do something." Perhaps. I'm not sure just what. Have you ever read anything about satori?" What?" Satori is a concept in Zen. It's the experience of kenshō, 'seeing into one's true. Come home with me tonight, he murmured. Or let me stay here. Ill sleep on the floor, or the chair. Just&hellip, Just dont ask me to leave you for the wolves. Because I cant do that. She pulled away. I dont expect you to take care of me, she said. I cant ask it from you. His face blanched. Is it because of my leg? he asked. I know Im not&hellip, what I used to be, but I assure you, Im still able to protect you from&hellip, Its not your leg, she said and put a hand over his heart. I cant risk. Alaric was the oldest member of the company I had yet met, perhaps in his late 30s or early 40s. He was about 5 foot 8, of medium build with dark curly hair falling to just above his shoulders and a neatly trimmed beard with a few strands of gray. He was dressed entirely in black, wearing a tunic trimmed with silver, tall leather boots and a hooded mantle that was currently drawn up over his head. He still wore his metal leg armor, which creaked a bit when he walked. Despite his intimidating.