As for everyone else, they didn't seem to notice the difference, the party being exactly what it was--a party. That all changed however, the second Lu...e appeared in front of Aaron, around the same time that Eddie's hand dropped on my shoulder and I came to an abrupt halt."Leave," Luke said, and nothing in his tone suggested that he expected to be argued with. Aaron seemed somewhat startled by this, but he didn't make any effort to go away."This isn't really any of your business," he informed. Since I was still on this “no white chicks” kick, I cast about for another nationality. She had to contrast with Tricia visually, ethnically, and in energy. So I went with Japanese. Annie would have a delicate, demure, and quiet beauty that would contrast nicely against Tricia’s overt and fiery sexuality.At this point I was seeing her as a sidekick, and I needed to spice her up somehow. The technical side of her told me she was smart, and in comic books there is a tradition of brainy characters. The news blips that matter:Tensions run high at Merchant House stabilization meeting: The continuing spate of terrorist attacks across the Federation have caused tensions to rise in a hastily convened meeting on Terra to discuss effects on trade between Merchant Houses. While a “We’re all in this together” mantra was expected to be the theme of the meeting, with Merchant House representatives hoping to announce new trade deals to steady the House’s morale, the meeting reportedly dissolved into. ’ I moved away once more and linked my fingers with his as I said the words. It was hard not to go back into the heat of his body. ‘You’re right, Emma. Do I get a good-bye kiss first?’ His sheepish grin made me laugh as I stepped away from his out-stretched arms. ‘Goodnight.’ I almost whispered the word. ‘Not even a little peck on the cheek?’ He cocked his head to the side and looked at me. ‘A girl needs her beauty rest, Logan. Now go on.’ ‘Emma, you are beautiful–’ I put my finger over his.