He kept his head down and avoided eye contact withthe other riders, as he did not want to drawn any undue attraction tohimself.Tom was glad to discove... that the bus had air conditioning and it helpedease the dampness in his bra and panties. In fact, by the time the bushad arrived at his stop, he was completely dry.When Tom arrived at the store, he was even sweatier than when he had gotto the bus stop. He was still nervous that someone might see hisundergarments, but was also starting to feel. He was tall in the red and black tunic of the lost clan. Upon his head was no adornment since the crown of that clan was lost in time.Belwin spoke to the couple as well as the crowd. Her voice was strong and even those at the outer edges of the crowd could hear her words."Hear me all who have gathered. Before the council of Elders stands two who wish to become bonded in the ancient customs of our race. Ameni, elf of the North Woods Clan and being the last of that clan has consented to be bonded. "She must have sent you in early; I wasn't quite finished with my nap."I sheathed my Fang and sat across from him in an elegant chair."Sorry, if I came at a bad time," I said, "Can you tell me what you need me for?" I don't need you, Sir Gareth, Buya needs you!" He leaned forward dramatically, spreading his hands, "Our sweet home needs your help. Please say you will help. No less a personage than Prince M'hul recommended you for the job!"M'hul? That was interesting. Back when I was mourning the. “I think I know you, young man!” she said and he smiled too. He did so because he had a very good feeling about this chance encounter with someone who once obsessed his erotic mind. "I'm not sure where, but I know I've seen you."The attractive older woman was looking at Vic like she wanted to know him even if they hadn't met before. Not that he minded. He wanted to know this very good-looking older woman too. That’s why he didn’t hesitate like he once did. He got up from where he was.