Her friends talked of swapping names, swapping partners, swapping roles, she thought of swapping addresses, his and hers, but his first, he insisted. ...er friends giggled over meaningless chat-room antics, she said nothing, they would not understand, she did not understand, not fully, not enough to explain it, but she felt it, felt his influence, that deep calm voice that once a week made everything worthwhile.She had expected sex, feverish fingering whilst typing, or the phone to her ear, one. Tonight her thoughts kept drifting back to that hot summertime as her hands repeatedly sought her crotch for release. At least in her recollection, his phallus was the biggest and best she’d ever enjoyed and she certainly had opportunities to compare during the rest of high school and college.As they sat down together she asked, “Lance, tell me about the woman you were at the fundraiser with.”“She is one of several female friends I have. We do things together but there is no special romance.”“A. "My name is Roger of the Duretti band of the Arks. This is Sean Beth, Mikele and Reged - they are all Durettis. We live in the upper valley we call Bluefields. We come in peace and offer the hospitality of our community." Well said, Canaanites," purple replied. "I am the Very Reverend Mathew Allsinger, pastor to His flock, shepherd to the faithful of the New Redemption. Please, come to the Lord and feel the glory of his love." His Lord is a swinger?" muttered Reged."A bisexual?" added. The six of us were joined by Avvy and Monica (Liz’s girlfriend). I just sat there listening to them exchanging stories, cracking jokes and generally having a great time. As we were finishing up, Avvy said, “Well guys it’s been fun. I’m gonna miss you guys. I was confused. What he was talking about, I wondered. Miss us? I asked. Well, Avvy’s been selected to head the Delhi branch. Promotion, increment, the works” Athira said. “Didn’t you know?”Well, she’s new. How could she? Said Rahul Avvy.