"A ten..." he said disappointedly, knowing that there was no chance thatJodie's shoes would fit him.?We?ll have to do without then. Just pretend you?r... walking home from anight clubbing and you?ve ditched your footwear.? She tried to comforthim.Kyle had gone quiet, and Chrissy tried to decipher his expression as hebegan placing the wig on his head. It was thick, black, wavy and hung atshoulder length.?You still okay with this?? Chrissy said in a forced casual tone. It wastoo late to back out. Anger had replaced terror, but he held it under control. He'd have to be a fool not to respect this woman. When he got to her, he started a barrage of questions. But she held up a hand to silent him."You deserved my curse for your behavior young man. However, I did it to try and avoid what the future had in store for my niece you call Ebony." She paused a moment and looked up at him. Jeff could see this woman's eyes were clear now and shone with intensity. "She was captured by drug. Need to think. And open that letter."I smiled sadly. "You want me to stay with you? Or I can get Leliana, or Jowan?" No, thanks. I think I need some time alone."She got up and walked slowly up to her room, and I watched her go. She looked eighty years old, and tired. I didn't blame her.I walked through the dining room on my way to my own room, nodding to the collection of people there. Anders and Jowan were looking between me and Solona's retreating back with an obvious question on each of. This question has been on my mind for several months. I have tried and tried to find an answer but even now I don't have a clue." Mike looked at Mary and then taking a deep breath continued, "Why?"Confused by the single word, Mary asked, "What do you mean why?" Then like a revelation, she suddenly understood. "You couldn't have started out with an easier question?" She laughed ruefully. "Actually if you want to know, my counselor and I spent hours on this exact question. There are many excuses.