Foster's tone was deferential, almost defensive, as he tried to answer the other man's questions. As they searched the Sheriff's study, Foster called ...he othe rman "Lord Michael." My heart stopped. If Detective Neil saw us, we'd be dead. Fortunately, other events took over.Looking around, Michael found that the safe was empty and concluded that Foster had done something with the silver and the amulet. He accused Foster of being careless, losing the "rutters," as he called them. Foster shrank. "I cannot tell you that it is completely safe. Many Seers have gone mad, looking through the ether. Whether they could not handle so much truth, or it was not as they wished to see, or for some other odd reason, no mind returns completely untouched. It must be your conscious decision to enter."Jake stared at the eruption at the center of the pool. This was the only way. He sighed. "I understand. Thank you for your help. Talamia, a word," he said, gesturing her close. As she drew near, Jake. ‘Let’s play!’ I said that with more bravado than I really felt. Walking back to the car Lana slipped her arm through mine. My other arm carried the remains of the picnic. ‘If I pull your skirt up, leave it up.’ ‘Lana, I am naked under it.’ She stopped, forcing me to stop to. She looked down at me and for the first time I thought I saw anger in her eyes. ‘You’re point is?’ ‘My point is that I am naked under my skirt.’ ‘Well, your point is well made. If I pull your skirt up, leave it up. I hope. Sarah did not respond.Mike put a hand on her knee and gave her a little shake “Miss?”“Sorry, I’m just so sleepy” Sarah slurred.Dave put his hand on her other knee, to get her attention. “Which one is your stop? We can wake you.”“No, no, I’m going a long way. It’s ok”“It’s ok, I am too.” Dave said “which stop?”When the girl did not answer, Dave shook her lightly again, but allowed his hand to move up further along her thigh. “Miss?”Mikes hand was also sliding up her other leg. His fingers.