"That's why he remains nothing more than a common soldier -not an officer, not a Sentinel ... just a run-of-the-mill soldier," hemuttered. "I swear, i... you'd just challenge someone!" He thought for amoment. "Why not Scarab?"Ajax growled. "I should strangle you for even suggesting that." You're such a product of the UTM schools," Hadrian shot back, scowling."Anyway, all I'm saying is that young Claudius should use the system to hisadvantage. Scarab would be a tough cookie to bite into, but I. Come, let's go inside my place." So we followed Chief, and he brought us in and ordered some of the best water the city had, as Halo City had the best water ever, and they were allies to the Dark Council and the Special Forces. So, the Chief turned to me and asked, "So Viper, what brings you to Halo City?" I told him, "As you know when it comes to contacts like you, what you're about to see is highly classified, and you are to say that I was never here as an agent, only that I was here visting. How does that sound?" That's very nice of you. Should I bring anything... wine maybe." I have wine," she said enthusiastically. "Just bring yourself." I'll be there," I said, "and I appreciate your hospitality. I don't want to sound like I'm running you off but I've really got to go. If not, I'll miss my train." I'll see you tonight then," she said as she arose to leave. "Have a nice day."I arrived home a little before six. I decided to change clothes before going next door. I thought how. .. Aw!! well there! Thatproves it! Let me go, you brute!"A long kiss later..."So you don't think gulls enjoy themselves? Look at that one - I swearit is doing its utmost to balance on the wind without flapping itswings, just for the fun of it." Speaking of gulls and Chinese sages and butterflies..." Fish, actually, if you are referring to Lao Tzu's famous sophistry." Whatever! What *is* it like being a woman?" How in blazes should I know?" Mmm... I rather thought what with you being one... Or.