After a conversation about the weather thepast few days, she left me at the counter. I watched the stupid advertisementson the TV, obviously a recordi...g made for the store, for what seemed like tenminutes. She eventually came back with a shoe box. She opened it up andexplained what everything it contained was used for, and sometimes shecommented on my viciousness.Wegot into a conversation about pornography. I told her how I always watchedreally rough stuff on my computer, and I found some nice. ‘Let’s stop here awhile.’ Lukas gestured to an almost-but-not-quite clearing that was close to the forest’s edge. ‘This should be far enough out to avoid the soldiers, but far in enough to shield us, well, me anyway, from prying eyes. I know a Healer, of course, has every right and reason to be in the forest gathering her herbs.’ His eyes danced with amusement, as he poked fun at their first conversation. Clara grinned despite herself, and quickly turned her head to hide it. ‘Here is fine,’ she. "Beth seemed to be expecting Rachel's words. She hadn't started movingfrom her chair. The two waited until everyone was out of the conferenceroom."You know you're not supposed to advocate for potential clients," Rachelreminded her in a reproving tone.Beth nodded. "I know. It's just that he's a nice kid when you talk tohim. He's been through a lot, and he wants to have someone accept him." Did he tell you?" Rachel asked, trying not to sound critical. Eventhough she was the head counselor,. ?But you can call me Harmony, if you need a name.??Harmony...? Anton nodded, deciding an odd name went well with the being he was talking to. ?All right, Harmony. Just what do you expect to get out of this piece, and why did you approach me on the street instead of in my shop??Harmony glanced up the alley they were standing in to give the back door of Anton?s Antiques and Collectibles a distasteful grimace. ?I just don?t feel... comfortable in places like that, sir. Too many old things crying.