As you enter the main hall you see Alaria standing before the other high mages of the tower, ready to set your quest. You have been looking forward to...this moment, when you can free yourself through your own effort.'My student' Alaria proclaims 'are you ready to go forth on your task'?You thump your staff against the ground as the ceremony demands. 'I am, my mistress''Do you swear to uphold the name of the tower and to complete the task the tower demands? Alaria asks.'I am, my mistress'Alaria. ?I’m out to prove my point dear. I suggest you cooperate. I was thinking you might like to masturbate this evening, right??And of course he’ll do anything for THAT privilege!So Con hands me the cuffs and I lock his wrists and turn him over the sofa, pulling down his underpants before fetching my scourge, with the metal stars attached to each tail.?Puh-please, Sagesse, I-I didn’t do anything wrong, and I’ve been trying to stay on your good side—?I whip Con’s bare buttocks relentlessly, until he. What?”“Catfish!”“Ach. Ja okay.”Kate and I didn’t even comprehend the English they spoke. Gerhardt closed up the shop and we went out to Erika’s VW minibus. The thing was ancient and painted up like you wouldn’t believe.“We can call our driver,” I said, looking at the rickety vehicle.“No, no,” Erika said cheerfully. “Just pile in. You’ll love this place. You got to experience grits this morning. Tonight, you get hushpuppies and catfish. We’ll make Georgians of y’all in no time.”I squeezed Kate’s. No option but to leave. Just as I unlocked my car, a woman from across the road called out to me and motioned me to come over."Excuse me," she said haltingly. "I have very acute hearing and do think that you were enquiring about Karla. I am her aunt, the man who would not speak to you is my brother. Please come in, maybe I can help you."She led the way into her equally humble house towards a comfortably furnished living room."Now, who are you and why do you go around asking about Karla?"As.