To the side of the arena was a raised stand with seating for a hundred or so people, and placed right in the center of the seating, a raised throne. S...me of the seats were occupied but most still empty. At the side of the arena a table had been set up. A smartly dressed officer sat at the table and a small queue of warriors faced him. He appeared to be taking details from each man in turn.Minara walked up to the end of the queue. "Is this where you apply to be the Princess's bodyguard?" she. ”“That sounds like a good idea,” Ivan said, perking up in his seat. Axel wondered why he was so eager for that idea. Such people would likely rob a merchant rather than protect his goods.“They all said no. Many are from Inimi lands and the others are from the Coalition who don’t want to be seen as hostile to their homeland.” Ivan too settled back down in disappointment. Joseph gave the two men a placating smile. “Only one of my ideas worked out but now shows mixed results.”“Oh?” Grace raised. I have to run now, so I'm going to leave you here. I'vealready picked out something for you to wear today. Okay sweetie?" she saidas she leaned over me to kiss me goodbye.I was disappointed that she had to leave so soon. But I just kissed herback and said goodbye.I heard the elevator door open and close, while I lay alone on Grace's bed,waiting for the glue to dissolve so that I could shed my boobs beforedressing for work. As I lay there on Grace's bed, waiting for the solventto do its. " Simone looked at Kevin, who looked back at her. "We need to talk, Kiddo." About what?" Kevin replied. "What did you need help with, anyway? You told Mom you needed my help." Look, Kev," Simone said, ignorning his question, "I know what I said to you this morning was really hard to hear. I know it hurt you. And I'm so, so sorry." I know, all right?" Kevin replied anxiously. "Why do we have to talk about this again?" Because I'm hoping upon hope that I can make things better with you again.".