The "letters to the editor" pages of newspapers had to be increased to handle the suggestions for additional candidates for the lightning bolt method ...f elimination. Nobody was surprised that the majority of names suggested were those of politicians, but there were a few religious leaders and a smattering of others named in the more sensational tabloids. Naturally, none of these people were hit by lightning, but a few did keep a very low profile for some time.Galactic TV had a field day with. I know that she's the only one who's important here, at least for me. I dunno why I am so sure about that. Female intuition, maybe. The others seem to be just guests and after a while I figure out that I'm not the only plaything here. Judging from what little I hear they seem to be Masters and Mistresses with their slaves like ... like ... Mistress and me.Mistress and me. Now. There it is. The words ring in my head and it's just as well that I don't have anything else to do but stand here and. “I’ve got someone here who wants to meet you, Daddy. Give your daughter a kiss.”I felt like I might faint, so I sat back down. Linds stood over me, a tiny bundle in her arms. I was shaking so bad I thought I might drop her, but I had to have her in my arms. I looked into the tiny face, marveling at the sight of my immortality. Miss Agnes would be very proud. I commented on her size, and Jen assured me she would grow very quickly, and in no time I would be chasing her around the house.I stayed. The touch of the firm metal grounds her. She looks up and surveys her work, checking to make sure that nothing was left out or unbalanced on the tables. Warmth encompasses the room, which would work to the inns advantage being that despite the summer sun’s heat that ruled the day, the nights were still quite brisk. The cloth and paintings used in the room were smooth in texture, not overly fussy which complemented the use of so much wood. She smiled as the thought of an old Viking hall came to.