It doesn’t take long, we arrive at the hotel and I ask, “Насколько мы обязаны вам?”How much do we owe you?The driver replie..., “Ничего, это честь для перевозки ангелов смерти.”Nothing, it is an honor to transport the angels of death.Ira steps out of the taxi and takes up a defensive position, Mira exits the rear door and does likewise; their action causes some concern in me because I am not aware of any specific threat. The hotel staff runs out and begins to take our luggage into the hotel. Once. " What, then, do you propose?" Trial by arms. If you survive combat with one miner each, we may then speak of trading knowledge for this crystal. In this way, we may gauge the worth of the mineral."Turning to Debra, Esfalan muttered under his breath. "Can you fight?"She nodded seriously. "I have no weapons to speak of. Esfalan, we should not kill here, nor even maim. You should tire yours until I can bind him. Do not grapple with them, they are grossly strong." She retrieved their coil of rope. We stood in the kitchen holding on to each other and missing Jules for a while. He tilted my chin up and kissed me softly. It was so nice, but I had to pull back. "Morning breath. Sorry."He smiled and touched my short hair. "I love your haircut." I'm glad. I've got to work later at the mall. Will you be okay kicking around today by yourself?" Yeah. I have to work on my school stuff. I'll be fine."It was interesting going back to work in the mall. The pace was so much slower than the bar. I felt. Jess sobered and hurried to Anna’s side. “My God! What’s wrong? Tell me what happened, honey!” Anna let loose of John and clung to Jess, whispering into her ear, “They followed us.” Jess pushed Anna back, her hands gripping her shoulders. “Bob?” she whispered. Paul came up behind her and put his strong hands on her shoulders. Anna handed her a crumpled note. Good luck with your vacation. I hope it’s better than mine WAS. -Yours- “It was taped to a brick and thrown through the door.” John said,.