At the same time Ifelt the weight of someone on my back and a searing pain as somethingwas being forced up inside me. I tried to scream but my cries w...remuffled by the pillow. I tried to throw the person off me, but he wasmuch bigger and stronger than me.I eventually managed to get my head out of the pillow and screamed veryloudly for help and kept doing so. Just as he completed his act the doorwas flung open and several men dragged him off me. These were theRevolutionary Guard. I was thrown my. She looked over at her s*ster doing her best to hide the fact that she was holding Robbie's hand. Tori wondered how long that would last, but at least they had each other and they seemed pretty happy. Cat had her earphones in, listening to some sort of boy band as she drew hearts on her feet. Then there was Jade.Tori had seen Jade in a variety of states, including twice involving being dumped by Beck, but she had never seen jade look so miserable and sad. Her eyes were red and puffy, clearly. Is that still your contention?’ ‘No, sir, Mr. Biglow, sir. It certainly isn’t. I was a young hot head who couldn’t control his temper. I have had many sobering years to reflect on my misdeed and can only express my greatest heartfelt sorrow for what I did. I can only stress that I am no longer that young foolish hot head. I have matured and in my maturity acquired wisdom and patience. As the good book says, ‘A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.’. Toshimura. I apologize for striking you. Carol's death..." He shook his head. "It is still no excuse." He extended his hand to the prone sociologist. After a moment Toshimura took it, accepting the assistance as he rose to his feet."You understand the situation, now?" Igwanda asked him. He nodded mutely. The colonel looked around. "You all understand the situation?" Nods and murmurs from everyone. "Very well. It is not so dire as it appears, in my opinion; we still have options, and you need.