“Do not hurry. Our most experienced teams have only four months in their ships and we’ve seen what happens if an inexperienced helmsman tries some...hing they aren’t ready to do,” the Major replied.“Can do. I need to organize my officers and tell them to prepare for a quick launch,” I said.“Do that,” Major Greenfeld said. “I’ll let the Admiral know you are on final approach.A chime indicated the end of the call. Blaine took a deep breath. “So just you.”“I guess so,” I said.I hit the controls to. "Yes, you are. Now, do you want to listen and learn something that can help you, or are you going to stand there and squawk?"I shut up and listened."This will be your competency test for compulsion. You will have to 'compel' the Kourach to obey you like a well trained dog. Watch." TreFual jumped from the table and grew to my size again. The Kourach noticed and went ape shit. Great gobs of slobber were spraying from its mouth as it attacked the barrier again and again. Trefual moved to one side. Since the purpose of the car was to be somewhat inconspicuous, it was no longer of any use to the Paladins. I was secretly happy, because I had wanted an excuse to get another car with a lot of added gadgets. Well, there was no doubt that I now had my excuse!The next day, after breakfast, I telephoned my friend who had reworked my former car for me and told him that I was in need of a new vehicle. He invited me to his garage to look at a couple of candidates that he had on hand. If they were. Listen, I gotta run. Give your family my love and have a great Christmas. I'll give you a call next week." You got it. And Darla sends her love. She made me say that. Don't get any ideas." Got it. Give her a kiss for me. Scratch that. I'll come out after the holidays and give it to her myself. When are you going to be out of town next?" Funny guy. Start anything with her, and I'll make you keep her and the credit card bills." Ouch. You win," I had to laugh. "Thanks again." Merry Christmas. Hang.