Vicar was a title, an office held, and Gauss was a scientific unit of measurement for a magnetic field. Why she hadn't made the connection before, she...didn't know, though she had been rather caught up in other concerns. The Vicar title, she recalled, had been one used in an archaic religion from old Earth. She had seen it used in historical texts and even, once, in an historical docu-drama she had watched. The Gauss name was in line with the technological bent of the ExTrans, in as much as they. James regarded Tarra. Given her family background, it shouldn't have been a surprise to find out that she was an elite part of the Ragnor's militia. But, he had to admit that he had not been thinking of her that way.He was still getting used to thinking of anyone as more than just a casual fling or one night conquest. He was apprehensive as to where this relationship could be going. The new stress of having to deal with a dangerous raid against the moonbase was just compounding his worry.She. Even the taste of her tears was filled with despair. She knew deep down inside just what Bernard had in mind. She was going to be completely humiliated.”First I am going to tie you … ”Bernard held the pieces of copper wire up for her to see.”And then I am going to beat you … “He raised his clenched fist in the air threateningly.”And then I am going to fuck you.” Bernard pulled his robe open so she could get a clear view of his ten inch prick! No!” Marlene screamed. Her fear was even worse after. " "No, that was a dead end. This Preservative will change the world. It'll end hunger and win me the Janice Prize...and dare I say a Nobel." "I hope not, I doubt those Nobel Nerds ever get laid!" "Maybe you should look up Stephen Hawking one of these days." Is this it?" Brad asked moving near a beeker of yellow liquid hovering over a jet of blue flame."Yeah but be very careful, it needs to stay at a constant temperature. It's very Volatile in it's yellow stage, when it reaches it's apex it'll.