I’d like to get out of here alive.”“Yes, dear,” she giggled.The Misty Cloud continued its drift towards the main planet of Ganvil as data flow...d in and was interpreted by Mutra and the shipboard AI.“Detecting extensive mining operations in the asteroids,” she informed her husband. “Way more than any system in the Empire.”“Automated?” Janta asked.“Mostly, though there are large life support fixtures on the larger asteroids.”“Wonder if they have population issues?” Janta mused.“Can’t think why.. At least, she was safely out of the hands of the chief interrogator, a man reputed to have no limits on his capacity to inflict pain. It was unlikely she would become victim of some sexual dalliances whilst attired in such drab and unsightly clothing. Of course, that was the strategy of Sir Alfred, who wanted her to draw no attention within the castle walls.Alice had never met Sir Alfred personally because he was one of the many titled persons that stayed in the sway of the royal family. She looked so beautiful as she smiled shyly at him. The ceremony got under way, but to David it was a blur. He was conscious only of the girl at his side that had consented to be his wife.Later, at the wedding breakfast, Ashar Khan gave a speech about the honour of standing in for Susan’s father. The Prince followed with his own story recounting how he had first met David. Then it was David’s turn. He couldn’t remember afterwards what he had said, but knew he spoke from the heart.Susan went to. Has something that should make your transition much easier. It can be found near the tree."No news, no details. But he was needed. A part of Sirius' heart was full of hope. They'd been the best of friends in school but ever since he'd escaped Azkaban, there had been a subtle change in their friendship. The pure intimacy they'd shared, the dreams and passions, and even the circle jerks with James, seemed like a lifetime ago. Circumstances had changed the elemental charge of their friendship and.