'Well, as long as you two are going to town, I have lots to do here in the house. And I think I might need to weed the garden after all that rain. Wil... you be back before midday?''I think we will. I only have to get a few things at the hardware and I'll stop at the General Store and get what you need if you can give me a list. I'd like to start on those porch stairs this afternoon.''That's fine. I'll get that list for you.' And she lifted her chin expectantly. He obliged by kissing her again. "I don't think you're in much danger of me staging a revolt and taking over the Silvana." Mmm." His hands were stilled while he looked at her. The moment stretched out, making her uneasy."What?" Nothing. To be blunt, I'm more concerned about the Silvana being attacked because you're on it." Don't worry about it." She said airily, settling herself gingerly against a column that curved into the side of the Warlock, criss-crossed with wiring and tubes. Now that she wasn't concentrating on her. I shook myself; this was ridiculous. I picked up the handset and spoke into it."D.A.S.I. Andrew Baker speaking." Andy, what was last night all about? I know you felt something, and the next thing I know, you are, quite literally, running away. What's going on, Andy?" I just realised I was getting in too deep and I was being un-professional. I'm sorry if I upset you." It was more than just that, you saw something. What was it?" Nothing, nothing at all." I took a deep breath and exhaled quietly,. "With that she was gone. I was left wondering how I could escape or atleast get word back to Helen. I hadn't seen any evidence of a landline, the house was in its own very private grounds and I had only seenpower cables entering the building. The woman presumably had a mobilephone only. That apart, I didn't think it would be safe to try anythingdressed as I was in this all-encompassing garment. My only choice wasto put up with things until I saw a clear opportunity to escape.I learned.