Before Kiyone suddenly felt a groan rising from within."Kiyone!" Came a weak and distant wail.Staggering up the road towards them, Mihoshi Karamatsu w...s a total mess.Her normally radiant gravity defying hair currently was hosting an assortment of leaves and small debris.The thermal running togs she was wearing were severely grass stained and torn in several places with sticks and brambles protruding from various locations. A fine layer of dirt and mud completed her current sorry appearance as. Blabbermouth got a one-way ticket to the department of employment. Funny enough, after she was gone everybody got more work done. It’s amazing what firing a single person can do for productivity. With the spin in the wheel gone, the amount of gossip and chitchat reduced significantly and people were no longer distracted as much from doing their job.It was autumn when I decided to take a week vacation. I wasn’t really planning to go anywhere, but it was the same week that Bram and Naomi had. "No, Rick. You'll do just fine. Please hold for a moment," and I put him on hold and had one of my myriad of assistants send someone to pick him up and bring him to me for a face-to-face briefing."Rick? You still there?" Yes Mr. Vice President. How may I be of service, Sir?"He was nervous.I needed focused."Rick, if we are going to get along, you need to lose the nervous feeling and get used to speaking with me. I've sent someone to bring you to the residence, so you can help get me up to speed. "You know what they say Sand," Irene gasped, "Too much of a good thing is wonderful! come here big boy!"Bruce stepped forward and knelt down in front of Irene, "Where's the condies ladies?" he askedA key rattled, the door opened, Miguel stood there apologetically, "Sorry, I forgot, here is box of hundred, you tell when want more, is enough for now." You got large?" Bruce asked."Is none your business," Miguel retorted."Condies, large XL comprendi?" Stanley explained as he grabbed the plain.