On every wall and in every space of a huge, octagonal room there are mosaics of exquisite beauty, stylized in their design but representing fabulous a...imals and sacred plants, mystical places, deities and august persons of long ago, whose names are lost behind the mists of time. The Lord and Lady Heshuzius entertain their most important guests in this room and it is also the scene of family rites and religious ceremonies. But they are largely ignorant of its history and the true significance of. It reminded her of biological optimization, cardio systems and skeletal systems and immune systems and lymph systems and neural systems all coming together to make one body. True, there were specific organs for specific functions, but there was also fantastic interdependence at the cellular level, integration to a degree that human engineers had never dared approach.ButLynnthought the builders of their current home had no such inhibitions. Power systems, communications systems, elevator. Crystal asked if there was a need for a metal roof and outside seating on the pier before the waiting room. Pat approved the drawings and Crystal's suggestions. He wanted to start the ferry service the first day of the month six weeks away. Crystal and Janet took care of advertising, Tim had the structures fabricated at the ship yard, each was erected in one week. A week before the first of the next month the ferry service was ready. The first ride was free, over and back. About ninety percent. Trust me, please. I would never hurt you."He pulls me to the oak with the thickest trunk and pushes me up against it. I wrap my arms around my tree for comfort. I am sure my pussy has leaked its juices through my panties and shorts again."I can't be with a man," I say, full of shame. "I don't think I can be excited with a man." Yes, you can. Now, close your eyes. No matter what you hear or see, keep them closed."I hug my tree and hear the sound of a zipper. Edward's hand takes my hand and I.