”“And I have been to the wastes,” Alexander said, his voice grim. “They are by far, the most dangerous lands in Arcanum. Even the Island of Th...natos pales compared to the twisted monsters that prowl that blasted desert.” He shook his head. “And even I never found Tulla.”“Forgive me, sir,” I said, lifting my chin. “But you lacked my motivation.”Johanna’s eyes met mine. Her lips pursed and she nodded. “You may have the will, Dr. Cog,” she said, her voice growing firm. “But what you lack is the. "I'm still on the team?" You don't have a chance of getting away from me. A cheerleader with gymnastics training? Not a chance. Your going to have to try harder than that to escape from me young lady."That was good news for me. I wasn't going to loose my place on the squad, and they'd all even come to see me. It sure told me who my friends were.Looking around the room, I could see how Dar would get so depressed when he was at the V.A. hospital. I'd only been awake for a day and I was already. .."She fired back. "You sure this isn't some plot to get a stoned, college bimbo to your condo?" I threw back my head in laughter, partly to hide my embarrassment. The night did the rest. I felt a shot of adrenaline when she quickly acquiesced. I gave her directions... ... The waiting seemed forever but when the doorbell rang; it had only been a little over an hour since I left her in the coffee shop parking lot. She shed her jacket and dropped it by the couch before she sat down. And yes, her. Collette spoke up then. "Time for your surprise. Follow us." Ifollowed them to the car and deposited our bags. I then followed themback into the Macy's and we headed for the Salon! "Our treat." Thank you all so much," I said as I started to cry. They all gave me ahug and we headed in. I had by this time grown my hair out even longerthan I usually wore it, which was quite long as it was. My hair nowreached down past my shoulders. Anyway, we walked up to the counter.The two senior.