Garon watched him for several moments, but the captive was too distraught to notice. Finally, Garon turned away and went to rejoin the researcher, fee...ing weary and saddened.The Marak was talking into a comm device when he returned."Kael, this review will have to be terminated for now. My attention is needed elsewhere. We have prepared quarters for you. We can reconvene in the morning."Garon was in need of a break, so this change of plan was not entirely unwelcome. And yet, the Marak's. "If they start pounding you again next inning, yeah."In the stands, Alissa was impressed. "He's masterful out there, isn't he?" she whispered to Susan."He's very strong, Mom." And the people here. The crowd. He seems to be a favorite." Fans appreciate players they see as reliable. Dan's career has established him as being exceptionally so. Did you hear the tune the organist played when he took the mound?" The Chevy Theme, you mean?" Well. Before it was theme music for the Chevy Truck ads, it. Again its long claws scraped against the glass, squeaking like nails on a chalkboard, its shadow blocking the light of the moon as it tried to figure out a way to get to him. It was strong enough to easily break the glass, but it might not be able to squeeze through the opening. Was it smart for having realized that, or was it stupid for not having tried? Just what the hell kind of animal was it?He took refuge behind the couch, hoping that it wouldn’t see him, his arms wrapped around his knees. Here.’ He threw the familiar brown leather at him. Brandon grabbed his jacket and slipped it on, walking slowly towards his blonde friend. ‘Are you okay, mate?’ Nathan asked when he was close enough. Brandon nodded. ‘Kyle’s being an eejit,’ he pinched the bridge of his nose. ‘He can be such a…’ ‘It’s okay.’ Nathan put an arm around him. ‘He’s young and reckless. He’ll get better, you’ll see.’ ‘I hope so. Because I don’t think I’ll keep his face intact if I hear him talking like that about.