I took the opportunity to crack open a bottle of beer and sip it while watching the History Channel on television. I invited Maggie in and she demonst...ated her carpet cleaner for me and then offered to sell me a year's supply of it from the distributor she was associated with. I told her that Carla handled all of those sorts of decisions and that she would have to talk to her about that. Unfair to Carla maybe, but then she didn't have to deal with the stomach flu and the broken dryer at the. I’ll need a few moments to prepare myself.”“Quite understandable.” she nodded.He settled into a state of light meditation and mentally rehearsed what he was going to do.A small crowd began to gather; most still in their nightclothes, and were quietly cautioned to take no action and to observe silently from the ground. Word was spread psionicly by Yazadril and Nemia that no one was to cast even the most minor spell anywhere in First Valley until further notice, and that ban included Flight. They. Those counselors are often up to their ears with troubled students, special needs students.”I giggle. “That’s YOU! You’re special. You have needs. You’re ready to soar and that school is your runway. Talk with your counselor so you’re on HIS radar...”I think I heard somebody say ‘sexist’. “Okay, about that ‘sexist’ comment. MY counselor WAS a guy, Mister Jim Hardesty. Had he not helped, I’d be a high school graduate. He got me tied into Auburn.” I paused. “And University of Alabama. And a few. As he was pulling on his pants again he took hold of his belt and swiped her once. Then again and again. Thwack! Thwackl Thwack! He had struck her right across both beautifully presented arse cheeks. She cried out sharply in pain and shock. The angry red welts stood out in clear relief against the smooth, peach perfect pink globes. “ Ow! David! Why did you do that?" She was still laying across the desk. But looking back at him now, over her shoulder and struggling to rise despite her shaking.