Soon she was relaxing by the pool, enjoying the company of her friends. For once, there were no plans, no dangers, nothing she had to deal with. She w...s just a teen, enjoying the pool with her friends.Well, most of her friends. Robin was down with MORFS, but there was nothing any of them could do for her but wait it out. Then they could welcome her to the world in her new form.But for now, she could just enjoy swimming, watching Sherry show off her dives and aquabatics, watching Star Dawn show. It wasn't very much. The thing is huge. I did my best, though. I can still feel my ass tingling from the beating I received with that fucking ruler. I fully intend to do whatever I have to do in order to get out of here in one piece. And I fully intend to call the cops as soon as I get past her front door ... I think.She left about three inches of it in my mouth while she unfastened the buckles that held it in place around her body. Then she pulled it out of my mouth and moved it around in. Perhaps the happiest young man for many years.He had been selected by Old Marrat for apprenticeship. He was going to become a wizard. This was good. Wizards made lots of money, and wizards were respected. Most of all, wizards were powerful, and did not have to take guff from anyone.For now, he was not powerful, nor respected, and certainly had little money. He was cargo, actually. Quite literally. He was wedged in the back of the wagon between a barrel of pickled river cod and a crate of bronze. "At attention, Corporal!" Mary yelled. The startled soldier popped to attention and then pivoted and faced Mary. She looked him up and down, inspecting his uniform. Satisfied with his appearance, Mary gave the order, "Dismissed!" also at the top of her lungs.Roc picked her up in his arms, squeezing her tight. "Sergeant Major, how nice of you to visit. It's been, what 3 days? Did you miss me?" Mary pointed to the Sergeant's insignia on her sleeve. "Oh, sorry Sergeant I didn't know. So where are.