I quickly said definitely not but didn't want her to think I had any ulterior motives.We chatted for another while and I said I had to go to bed as I ...ad a meeting in the morning and had to be fresh for it.She said she would go to her room too. She stood up and wobbled a bit and burst into a fit of giggles saying I had gotten her drunk.I offered my elbow to walk her to the lift. She was very unsteady walking and was leaning against me as we waited for and then stood in the lift. We were alone. But I think we should give ourselves a few more days together. We haven't ridden the bikes yet and the bay needs some exploring too."So that's what we did for a few days, Alfred showing me this aspect or that of his special time, how to move things, animals or people. But then he told me that things were getting much too theoretical for his liking. Action was needed. After putting on some sturdier clothes and sneakers, Alfred took off like a shot, running downhill as if trying to crack the Iron. When David buzzed the door at seven o'clock, the person answering was Cindy."Hi. Candy is helping in the kitchen. Let me help you with the groceries." Good Morning. Thanks. Cindy, we need to talk." Ok. Mr. F, I am good. Candy and I spent a lot of yesterday talking and we even spent time in the tub getting a hot soak. I figured we could try it out with me today if you don't mind." Cindy, if we make it your time, then yes, that is how you can go. But don't be planning to go too soon. I need every. Surely, next time, they would have both better equipment and better tactics.There was a celebration back at Karak for the successful mission, but there was also mourning for the lost pilot. Hasup put in a requisition for a replacement Eagle, and Ansa started her search for another fighter pilot. Despite the death of the pilot, there was no dearth of volunteers for the open position.Meanwhile, Ansa studied the debriefing reports from the other pilots and came to the conclusion that they were not.