There was nothing for it but to turn back to get them, and I was still cursing my stupidity and bad memory as I let myself into the house.I was about ...o go up to my room to collect what I needed, when I heard my mother's voice through the open door of the living room, sounding if she was on the patio.'Not yet, Rascal — Mummy's not ready, but soon, darling! You're always in such a hurry, my precious!'Rascal was the large dog belonging to old Mr Richards who lived up the road — he'd broken his. It did not take long, however, to sense the connection. She was as passionate about her task as I was mine. We talked about that occasionally, and looked forward to our joint assignment.The first time there was any overt action between us was when she showed up for a meeting. She wore a dress I had not seen before, and it was of my favorite color - and, it was a floral pattern, which I have always enjoyed in women's clothing. I complimented her - very innocently - how nice was her appearance. I. ‘Come on, let’s sit by the window.’ The sky was now nearly half blue. The sun warmed them intermittently through the glass. For a while, Eve focused on the food, savoring the new taste experience. However, her attention soon returned to the woman with children. The mother smiled whenever the kids laughed or spoke excitedly. Tim shook his head. ‘Rugrats, more trouble than they’re worth.’ Eve signed something. ‘Whatever.’ Tim ignored her and looked out the window. A very pregnant woman walked up. They were still them, even in their war forms.Tash reached up, and with a shaking hand, touched Arturo’s face, now that it was level with hers. Her fingers found the side of his snout, and she lightly stroked the short fur. Those, were some absolutely massive teeth.Arturo managed a quiet chuckle, a deep rumbling sound that made her squeak and lift her hand off him.“We’re in control,” he said. “Won’t hurt you.”She gulped, nodded, and touched his snout again, and Matt’s as well with her other.