I tried to be a wife, but the man was mean and drank too much. His touches were always harsh and usually hurt. I just know when I look at you that you...are gentle and loving. I will speak with Jules again so that she knows I don't want to steal you, only to help give you pleasure."What do you say to that? I didn't say anything, and Kumi gave me another sweet gentle kiss and got off my lap. She said, "I should get back to my cooking so that Wanda doesn't become angry."I somehow don't think Wanda. Tom stood back a little bit from that microphone - in total silence. He looked to the back corner of the auditorium where a geeky looking guy with glasses and a black t-shirt waved his hands back and forth over an array of knobs and buttons. The geeky looking guy then suddenly popped his head up and gave Tom a geeky looking smile and a two thumbs up signal that said all was now well.Tom advanced two steps forward until the microphone was right under his mouth. There were no squeals or pops this. They could leave Danube City, or even cross the border and leave Upper Danubia when they wanted. Most importantly, they did not have to think about their next upcoming judicial punishment. Their burden of wearing a collar and facing constant judicial punishments had passed.For Criminal # 98945 and the other 23 cashiers and information clerks, the collars and the ongoing sentences they represented were a reality that was never far from their minds. Each week at least one employee, and usually. .. I’m afraid I’m going to have to postpone the rest of the meeting. We’ll try to do this some other time. A Senator’s work is never done, I’m sure you all understand,” he said before he asked his other assistant to escort the people out of the office and then close the door.Senate Appropriations Committee, 2 Years AgoFile Begins -File Name: Prometheus ProjectStatus: CLASSIFIED TOP SECRETIt is hereby submitted to the Appropriations Committee for funding approval for seven billion dollars over.