My blood went cold seeing the title "Laser debate" I knew it couldn't last. I blew it all. Politics was a dinner bell for Vera to get pissed. As the r...al debate started and colorful laser shot from the politicians eyes I looked at Vera to see her reaction, but strangely enough she started to laugh, I hoped because it was actually pretty funny to see these people shooting lasers out of their eyes while they talked about serious real world problems. And it wasn't just laughter, Vera was. She was smart, very likely smarter than me, funny, easy to talk to, and had some idea of what she wanted to do with her life, which was more than I could claim.She liked to travel, and was leaving for Rome soon, a two week trip she had been planning with a couple of friends for several years. They'd saved up for it from their part time jobs and finally had set a date between semesters. I would have loved to see Rome and other parts of Europe myself one day, and we spoke of different places we'd. " and what else did you hear ". She said to lift my hospital gown. I smiled and asked " what do I get in return " she had a shocked look on her face" you need to stop being so naughty and get some rest " then turned around and walked out the door. I thought to myself you blow that one dumbass. I pulled the sheets back and laid back down. There was a knock at the door and I looked over to see her lean in and wink, then she left. After lunch she came back with a large bowl and a couple of. Yesterday, I thought, was a day of miracles. To see my Arch Angel turn real... well that was something! Pao told me firmly.I sighed and concentrated on my pattern again. There was a strange little side step hop that I was unsure of. I did not really understand the need for it. He told me I would discover the need when I was fighting someone, and until then, to keep to the drill.I finally ground to a halt after an hour straight of thrusting, feinting, and moving. I was tired, but I still had.