He said, "Oh yes, that is much better now. Alreadythis place is much more, ahem, pleasing to the eye. I think everyone willenjoy life here much bett...r now. And as for lives, well, you will embraceyours. I'd show you what I mean myself, but I think it will make a bettersurprise. Have fun, ladies."With that, the Cat disappeared down the trail.It was sometime later that Ceir and Mathias were able to rouse themselves.Their now ill fitting clothes hindering them with every step. The tops. “Are you sure?” I asked. “Thongs don’t take very long in the dryer.” I said laughing. He held his hand out to take them from me but I flicked them into the clutches of my hand. “Lead the way, Mister.” I said in a naïve narrative. I followed him through the hallway and then to a door and he opened it, giving me the signal to enter through the door like a gentleman but I insisted he lead as I did not know where I was going. We ventured down a flight of stairs that curled around a pole and when he. I felt myself relax. Saralinda looked very happy. Jake did too. And Moira was smiling at me. I smiled back at her, and felt myself relax. Really relax.I picked a pastry off of the tray."You shouldn't have too many of those before Aikido," Moira reminded me."Mmmm," I nodded in agreement. She was right, as usual. I'd just have this one, and a banana, and a glass of juice. And maybe that pastry as well ... But only two. Really.Jake was all business on the mat, which was just what I needed. First. .. unexpected. Sometimes, hon, it's so much of a strain on me. Really. It's not always so easy to let you know that about me. I am a terrible sinner when I'm nekkid with you." Really? After all we've done?" Yes." She suddenly and playfully hid her eyes with one hand. "Oh, I can't believe this. Why am I so embarrassed? It's like telling you about my time of the month. It's so silly."I paused. "Is that the secret that you wanted to tell me about? That you think this is a sin?" No, hon, no. My big.