They did learn one useful bit of data, namely, the enemy had particle beam weapons, since that was what was used to destroy the probe. This was partic...larly important because this type of weapon only worked in real space and could not be used in an FTL fight. Now, the question was whether or not the enemy knew how to use kinetic weapons at FTL. If not, they were sitting ducks for the Confederation fleet.Papoose was recalled, and a meeting of the team was held to discuss their options. After a. I didnt want anyone but him. His hand closed over mine and pushed the door gently open, pushing me forward into the darkness. Dave had been here before, and knew where we were going as he pushed me gently, moving up the stairs, until we found the door to my bedroom, the last place wed had sex, almost a fortnight before. I spun and pulled him in with me, groping for the lamplight in the darkness. I stumbled backwards, his palms pushing me, and fell back on the bed, giggling lightly. His palms. She talked a lot when she was nervous. Today was one of those days sitting under the umbrella next to me, she was talking not stop. Half listening I watched a small lizard zip by. She stopped talking, looked over and saw she was crying. “Relax Kim, there is no one around and I'm your friend.” That's when she blurted out “I really like you.” A million things rushed into my mind, and I heard myself talking. “Like me enough to follow me into the pool?” Shaking I took a chance and ran my foot up. She had always been more forgiving than old Lord Hoyt-Moore. He didn't like the look of the man, though. Despite his charming demeanor and ready smile, Zechariah surmised that he had a hefty dose of the devil in him. "Do come in, and I'll show you to the library, and alert the Lady to your arrival." He moved stiffly down the hall and swung open the double doors, inviting the man to make himself comfortable. Leaving one door ajar, Zechariah slowly made his way upstairs, casting a dubious eye on.