“Apparently not,” I replied totally bemused.“The reason we’re not having an open discussion is the implications of John’s status as a journe...man and Thea, Imelda and Brianna being full Mages. Whilst it’s not uncommon for a casual relationship to occur between higher and lower, it’s unusual for it to be formalised,” Róisín explained.“Well, you managed private OK. I didn’t know this place even existed until today,” Mage Imelda chuckled.“Ditto,” Thea added.“Not many Mages do,” Abi acknowledged.I. "I am offering you an exception because you like horses and dogs. You will have to come up with your own title. Normally you have to get a high CAP score and be fertile. Frankly, we humans have two Confederacy jobs—we fight and we fuck so that there's a new generation of fuckers to fight the Sa'arm. By the way, I'm a lousy salesman. Another reason I'm here is that I need you to front for me with your union."Mechanics were needed for Confederacy equipment—even with fabricators, even with repair. " I could see her looking to see if I wore a ring. I didn't and neither did she."I know, have known, many women who have made sure that I'm respectful of them." So you don't have a wife?"I shook my head and told her no, but that currently there was a woman in my life and that she too made sure of my respectful nature."She keeps me obedient." I added."Oh my!" she said, plainly trying to take this in, "what? how? you have to tell me more!" Well Miss, I really have to obey her, all women for that. Just remember that she's still got to pass her exams and you've still got to earn your bonus.''No promises, Angela. You know I'm cautious.' She leaned over and kissed me again.'I know. And you're kind as well as clever. That's why I'm trusting you. Now I really must pack. This week's going to be hectic.' She turned and hurried out; I shook my head and went back to organising Karl's holiday task.ULRIKA OBSERVEDUlrika lay in bed, reading and making notes. She came to the end of the chapter and.