"I've been hanging around these meetings longer than everyone on council combined, so I think I ought to have the right to make an observation or two....Many people come on council with big ideas of things they want to do and don't realize there really isn't much the council can accomplish even if they can agree on something in the first place. You're restricted by budget, by decisions made in the past, and by other limits. Sometimes your only choice is between bad and worse, and you have to make. Sure enough, noon was a popular time slot. Since my car was already there, I walked back over and headed toward my car. I was wearing the clothes described in the ad, and I didn't even make it halfway before a real nice Mercedes pulled up with a 50+ middle eastern man driving. He pulled next to me and asked if I needed a ride to my car. I said no thanks, and still wasn't sure if he was a Craigslist reader. He removed all doubt be telling me that he would fuck me good but not pay me any. Ginny slid off my lap and stepped out in front of everyone."This evening has been wonderful, and I thank you for all the good thoughts and wishes I've received today. Today was not really about me though, and it wasn't really a surprise. Davey and I planned this evening as an excuse to get us all together again, right here in the same spot where we last gathered. We have an offer to make you all." I stood then and joined Ginny."Although we have had only limited contact in the last six years,. Even the guards were asked to stand outside so that no one could listen in on their conversation.“The Black Stigmata is trying to strengthen its hold on you. Since you and it are separated by distance, its influence will naturally weaken and it knows this. It’s trying to push you into accomplishing the ritual as soon as you can while it still is able to direct your actions.”“Have you found the nail yet?”“No, the area where I sent the officer to pick you up has been combed repeatedly, but the.