Not on her face. Ever.He was shaken out of his doze when she poked him.“Hey, big boy. You there?”“Umph.”“Time to get up.”“Yes, ma’am.�...�“And knock off the ‘ma’am’ stuff when we’re in bed, dammit.”“Yes, ma’am.”She poked him again. Harder.“Get dressed.”He complied. Before he put his suit coat on he checked the magazine of his service weapon, holstered it, and strapped his shoulder rig tight. Picked up his hand radio and tapped the key.“Echo Three this is Echo One.”“Go ahead, Echo One.”“Raptor on. It doesn’t need the cast-in indentations to force you to put it where the builder wants it to go.Architect Rule Number One: Form follows Function.If you believe that you have never been to a college or university ... the sidewalks force the students to walk miles out of their way ... because sidewalks are Function Follows Form. Fuck a bunch of students ... make the sidewalks look pretty. Swoopy curves and symmetrical ... And post monitors to keep the students on the sidewalks and off the grass.. " She said, "How have you been?" Fine. I had know idea you were back in the area." I answered."I've been back just over two years. Grandma died just over two years ago, so I moved back to be around my old friends and family. I tried to find your number, but it is not listed." She stated over the music."I'm not in the same town anymore." I said, "It is so good to see you."Lauren's deep blue eyes met mine as she leaned forward from the wall. I put my hands on her shoulders as I leaned forward and. "Ho, travelers," she called out. "What news of the road?" Quiet," Dana replied, raising her hand in greeting."Where are you headed?" the sister asked, inspecting Aaron intently."We are traveling to the edge of the Eastern Marsh, where I have some family," Dana replied. "Why are you interested in where we go?" No particular reason," the sister shrugged. "I see you let your servant carry arms." I am very fond of him," Dana chuckled. "I wanted him able to protect himself." Hmm, yes well, you best.