Talking to you. And since when did I need a reason?" was the immediate response. One thing living with Jane Thompson taught a fellow was the value o... quick repartee."Oh you," was the affectionately exasperated reply. "Of course you don't need a reason. So you are still at school? I thought you were done several days ago." Plans changed, Maria. I had to finish up a couple of things before I go to Southhampton. How are you doing?"There was a momentary pause before. "Oh, fine. You know. . then fade..."THE ATMOSPHERES CHANGED... but..."He turned round and saw me..."YOU! SO NOW YOU KNOW! The time for lies is past! Know you my name isOCCULTUS, he who is destined to be master of this feeble planetMUWAHHAHAHAHAHA!"I fell back in fear... as he drew closer..."Now! Prepare to die mundane scum! Wait..." He looked at me intently."Hmmm... good cheekbone structure... the body shape okay... it wouldn'tbe too hard..."He began making odd signs in the air... and he began to chant. Lines. "Rob saw the last of the rainbows fade from her eyes to be replaced with the verdant glow of her irises. He saw his own eyes reflected in hers as they brightened in response to her predatory instincts. A smile full of teeth spread across her face."We hunt!" she snarled.She grabbed his hand and pulled him to the bedroom. Telling him to stay put, she dragged a large box bearing a leather crafter's logo out from under the bed. She heaved it to the mattress, put her hand on top and looked at. “Well, I’m not exactly ... I mean yes, I’m the one who won the Conference All-around this year, but...”“I knew it! I knew you looked familiar! I’ve seen all your meets!” he blurted out. “Last night, I just didn’t recognize you with your clothes on!” Mark gasped as he realized how he must have sounded and he turned a beet red.Jada’s jaw dropped. She stared at him in astonishment for a moment and then grinned, and then she broke into a cheerful laugh. Mark thought he never heard a sweeter.