After I said goodnight to Carl on the porch there was the usual family post mortem, with both of them assuring me they found Carl very nice. Daddy was...'t totally happy, but he wanted ME to be happy, which was what I'd been counting on as the decisive factor. Like I said, he dotes on me - and I dote on him, too, I admit it! So there. It's mutual!And that all led to the Great Dress Hunt!But not before I'd navigated the shoals of the next day, Friday, a school day, of course, but it started late.. This rail track job looks like fun." Well, we have a good starting point for you fellows. The Personalia have imaged the whole surface of the planet, so you can have a vertical image of the entire enclave that we propose to settle. That will give you a chance to see what lines are possible. I understand that railway lines have to have a very small gradient, is that so?"Raoul said, "Indeed so, Mr Parker. Do you have any LIDAR scans of the area, as that would be ideal for us?" LIDAR? Oh, I think. The adjustment must never turn you into mindless automatons without consciences; you must never lose sight that your enemies are humans just as you are but the crunch is that they are trying to kill you. It is sometimes easier to handle when you are acting directly in defence of loved ones and yourself.You will find in life, unpleasant decisions cannot be avoided and if you can't make them then don't become a leader because as a leader you have responsibilities for those who have put their. "Can I get your bag for you?" Thank you." Dr. Shaw said, and went through the bedroom door with her attaché case.Amanda went forward for the sports bag, took it back to the bedroom, then came out and shut the door behind her. She curled up in Corey's lap and snuggled her head against his chest."I'm sorry all this happened, Corey." she murmured."Me too, Amanda. But I think the worst is over. I think we're going to be all right." Corey said, hugging her."That is, I'm sorry this morning.