Bethany asked, "Master, what do you like for breakfast?" It depends. When I'm in a hurry, coffee is sufficient. When there's time like today, I like a... omelet with hash browns. Though southern, I rarely want grits. I like my coffee black with no sugar."Taylor listened to this interplay and asked, "Is this relationship new for the two of you?"Bethany looked at me and I nodded to her. She said, "It is. I work at a doctor's office where Master is a patient. I liked him and asked to speak with him. With barely a whisper, he swept Bane from the scabbard at his hip, the midnight blade seeming to suck the very light from the air. It had been some time since Maloth had taken a life; he would enjoy this.He flowed from the trees into the firelight, black death in his hands. A drunken Ogre stood with a huge wineskin in hand, blinking in confusion as Maloth flowed toward it. The brute screamed as Maloth took its leg just above the knee, Bane slicing easily through the bone and tough sinew, dark. ." Frank was stunned by the speed of the fist flying at his face. He was even more surprised when a huge black blur stopped the fist inches from his face."You don't want to do that, son," said the soulful voice of Luther Baxter. Luther was the starting tackle on the football team. "All you'll get out of it is trouble. Now move along." Donny realized he stood no chance against this mountain of humanity so he turned and walked away.You should have kept your stupid ass in Texas with all the other. I almost offered to trade rooms with them, so that Shirley would be able to look out at the view of the lake too. The reason I didn't offer was because, when I turned around to say something, Shirley and her mom were already inside their rooms, and the door was closed."Kenny, Connie and I had a long conversation on the plane. It concerned what she and Ron have decided, about what they'd permit Shirley to do while we're here in Chicago. Shirley is going to keep all her clothes and her other.