‘Yes, thank you, sir!’ she said, not able to bring herself to use the ‘Massa Dave’ title, hoping it was a sign that she was regaining control ...ut then Dave, a seeming master at this kind of game, did something that showed where the control really was. ‘Now you just unbutton those lovely linen slacks and let them fall to your ankles, don’t be a bad girl and try to be stubborn!’ he said in an emphatic voice. Vanessa was both taken aback at that and also outraged. She let out a small squeal of. I went through it and towards the huge camp of the soldiers. There was an open call for men and I was answering it. Zern had began gathering dark sorcerers so the white council was answering him.I stood at the end of a long line to sign in and was directed to a field. I set my pack down at a gesture from a soldier with greying hair. There were several men on the field sparing with different weapons. The man watched me and snorted at the heavy iron sword over my shoulder, "first we will see how. ”“Being ringmaster of my circus and zookeeper at NIKA has its advantages,” I grinned. “I learned a few things in Japan about myself and about the world. I spent some time with a Buddhist monk.”“See, I knew you were smart!” Al grinned.“And he told me to find a Russian Orthodox spiritual guide because in this particular life, that’s probably where I’d get the most help.”“Interesting.”“He has a doctorate from Harvard,” I chuckled.“You go all the way to Japan and find a Harvard Divinity School. " Now I notice his laughter is gone. What the heck are you up to? "Mmmmmm, damn that feels good." He has some kind of cold cloth on my forhead. Yes, I can hear water next to me. It must be the washbasin from the bathroom. "More please, get rid of all this nasty sweat." Nasty? No, I disagree. It makes you look fantastic Leah. But I though you could use a little cool down for being such a good sport." Again I hear him ring out the washcloth, then the wonderfull coolness on my throat."So, what is.