As Mark approached Ratae in the late afternoon he walked around the city until finding what he was expecting. A small but well built house set off fro... any others. From a distance he observed a boy throwing feed to chickens. Then a woman watching him from the doorway. Alis.She looked up and despite Mark's attempt not to be seen she spied him, told the boy to go inside then confidently walked towards him."Marcus Servius. You HAVE returned." Mark walked to meet her holding a finger to his lips. The house was dimly lit by candles, soft music was playing from somewhere in the house, and the aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air. She turned to find the table in the dining room set and her chair pulled out. She smiled and sat down wondering what was next. No sooner had she sat down he came through the kitchen door carrying two large plates which he sat on the table;one in front of her and one beside. He just finished preparing the plates when he heard her taking her seat and he. Mai uske paas gaya or usko jagaya or bolo mujhe ek glass pani de do wo uthi or dediya maine wahin pani piya or usse bola jara sunna please or apne kamre ki taraf chala gaya wo piche piche ayee and jaise hi wo mere kamre me ayee maine gate band kar liya, usne bola kya kar rahe ho maine kaha kuch nahi or bed pe betha diya tab usne dekha tv par bluefilm chal raha hai or use dekhne lagi, mai uske paas gayaOr uske pairo ke paas baith gaya and usse request kiya ki ek baar blue film ke jaise mujhe. And from Zenith’s perspective, it was perhaps the worst day of her life. She had always looked down on Jasmine, considered Jas a geek, and they’d battled forever. And now her little sister was punishing her with a rare vigor.Finally, Jasmine threw down the switch. ?That was extremely satisfying? she reported to Ric and the family. She went and sat down in a lawn chair and had some lemonade.?Now you can dress and compose yourself.? Ric said evenly, ?And I hope you’ll make my hamburger as I asked.