All of them!Eight hundred individuals. In the first row were Har-Hif, Shea, Circuit, SHIP’s roaming body, Sodoby, and Warner and then there were row... and rows of crew, almost to where the big freight elevators were.They all snapped into attention as Har-Hoi called and then with a crisp voice said.“Welcome back aboard Captain Olafson.”I returned the salute. Started to greet them just as the regulations required, but then I kicked those regulations into the wind.“Screw that, this is for other. You will need companions." Companions!!" Alex looked at the man with horror. "Put them through what I have to go through!?! I just saw a sample, and I'll be-" You already are: Astarte will come whether you have friends or not," 'Pop' flashed a compact on him. The others gasped. "Isn't it better that there are people who know that monster is not you?+++Seething with frustration, Alex forced 'her' way between those in front of him, and into the house."Alex doesn't look like a monster," Summers. Well..., not about that"."Ah, the photos, sorry about that, it seemed funny at the time", I said, trying to look contrite."Oh god, you should have seen the look on Charlie's face when she saw them, I'll never forget it", giggled Nina."I can see it's funny now, but at the time I would have happily killed all three of you"."Those were the only photos, I promise", I said, "There are no others"."I'd like some photos as souvenirs", said Nina with a cheeky grin."Well..", started Ben."No!", said. At that moment, she decided to firmly bury that fact in the bottom of her mind as she leaned forward and returned his kiss with one of her own."We'll go get the car and pick you up at the entrance," Dan offered, "Your feet have gotta be killing you in those silly shoes." That will give us time to go to the ladies' room and meet you out there," Mica agreed instantly, no longer concerned that Dan would ditch her. Once again the small group parted company with the girls linking arms and heading to.