“I understand everyone is worried and upset. But I’ve been up all night, my whole face hurts like a bitch, and I’d really like to get some sleep... Can we put a damn note on my door that says, ‘I’m fine, don’t knock, go away’?Eddie’s been up here three times already today and you know his knee still hurts on stairs. Everyone needs to chill so I can get back to normal.”Brie grinned a bit ruefully, “I know we’ve been mother hens, but it was a bit scary for us, too. No one ever thought Finn would do. "Yes, Madam President," she said. On the brink of war, Rhonda was all business now.The meeting lasted until noon when they adjourned for lunch. After everyone had eaten and gotten all the small talk behind them, they resumed the meeting until dinner when they ate lobster bisque before leaving.There were briefings every day. Most were a half hour at the most. Now that there was a real shooting war with thousands killed daily, they might take up the entire morning. Chris was well enough to work. ?Sarah,? Dania said, ?I just want to say that it’s great you’re here. I like you. You're cool to be around. In fact, I want to be like you when I grow up, but without the statutory convictions.?Sarah laughed and said, ?Thanks. Oh, look!? She patted Dania on the arm, ?shower time!? Sarah headed towards two available shower heads, Dania in tow. Pressing a blue disk on the wall, Sarah stood under the silver nozzle as the shower came to life. She quickly squirted some shampoo into her palm and. "Now, come over here and kneel in front of me", Chris said. "In your fucking dreams", Carol said, but she felt the fight draining out of her. "Why do I keep going from angry to calm", she asked. "A little spell in the air, designed to keep you from experiencing negative emotions", Chris said. "Now, come kneel before me." No", Carol said, although her voice was remarkably weaker this time. "Look", Chris said, clearly getting frustrated, "there are two ways this can happen. Either you can submit.