Just as the docks gave way to the housing district of Still Water, Captain Kent was able to hail a passing carriage and wrangle a ride up to Governor ...estan's mansion for a small number of silver coins that William kept in the pocket of his exquisitely tailored coat. A ship's captain of his standing and notoriety didn’t need to carry anything more than a handful of small coins with himself at any one time. Just enough to pay for a meal, a mug of ale or two or whatever small trinkets happen to. .. uh...has Daddies work called?" she said eventually."Not yet." Oh... So where are Mummy and Patty?" They're here." Can you put Mummy on?" Uh... sure" Thanks. It's been good talking." Here's Mum."Her mother sounded a lot less panicked than she had yesterday. She acted justlike Kylie wanted her to act. She listened when Kylie told her how frightenedshe was by all the horrible things that were going on and said kind things atthe right moments. None of it made Kylie feel better at all. It was. "Why don't you hiss," I queried, "and look annoyed whenever I'm near you? What makes you different?"Little Fish chuckled in response and then explained."Age," she replied with confidence. "I am older and wiser and I have greater experience than Little Pebble. I have just spent the last few months as a slave in a camp filled with alien men. That is an eye opener for one of my race. I learned quickly that I was unable to hide myself from their sight and because of my age, I was able to accept it.. ”“What are you doing,” Jessica asked the maid. Lisa was perched on a stool in front of the laptop, typing away at who knew what. The stool was used out of necessity. The maid’s poofy skirt would not handle a normal chair very well, and she was under strict instructions to maintain her uniform. This was the most recent uniform, one of several that Conrad had bought, each a variation on the classic maid look, just different enough to add the spice of variety. Honestly, Conrad spoiled her. The.