I was going to have to remember this. The ball was making patterns on the end wall with every strike and I chose where to place my next return based o... the design that was emerging rather than focusing on my opponent. Focal point, eye-track, focal point. I almost laughed out loud when Doc’s painting instructions surfaced in my mind.Ben and I rallied for an hour before I got another five-minute break for water. Then I was back in the cage for a battle with Allison. Allie was fresh and I’d been. The shuttle bobbed and weaved until even Mary was looking a little ill. It finally landed with a thump and they were hustled off. A perimeter was immediately set-up, relieving the Fleet Marines guarding the landing site. Nearby armored cargo shuttles were bringing the mark VIII Synthetic Troops down from the ship. Mary could hear them forming ranks; she tested her comm. link with Roc. "Sergeant Kelley to Private Roc, this is a test, do you copy?" Part of Roc's training had been becoming. My cock was still semi erect and didn’t need much prompting.Suddenly I was aware of a woman who had just walked into the bar. She was in her late forties and seemed nervous to be on her own. The place was quite crowded and the only vacant seat was at my table. She bought herself a drink and came over and asked if she could sit down. Of course I said yes. Although busy, our table was in a corner away from everyone. I asked if she was staying and she said that she was for one night. I explained I. Remember Tim." Yeah, Tim," Sue muttered dismissively. "I guess we won't see Carol or Peggy until flight time tomorrow and I bet that they'll be walking funny." I told you that they would get hooked up quickly," replied Jan. That's why they come here every so often. They'll be ok, they're with two decent guys, I checked."Sue smiled, "You're like a mother-hen, Jan. You're a good friend."Later that night, Jan walked into the lounge and found Sue waiting for her."Sue," Jan began. "I hope that you.