Pratchett's character obviously has too much characterto appear in this story and is much cleverer than Lien in any event. Pleasebe aware this story i... both bloody and extreme, containing torture, snuff,and the occasional mundane murder with some mutilation thrown in at times.You've been warned so if you still want to, enjoy. Mad Lews Lien the Fifth I Ascension Once upon a time, though not nearly as long ago as you might think, Therewas a kingdom on the island we now call Keltoi, which lies off. She spent a few minutes diagnosing the cell as the occasional cow cycled through the door. She guessed that there was a broken proximity switch, but couldn’t be sure since she kept getting crossed readings. Knowing she didn’t have a full understanding of the problem, she had to do a more ‘hands-on’ investigation. The Saturday crew wouldn’t be arriving until eight, so she had at least two hours before anyone would be entering the barns. Since her cab would be there within the hour, there was. Why?”, she responded, not even looking up at me. “Well, she asked me how many times you got off last night.”, I said, confused. “I guess she didn’t believe me.”, Lexie giggled. “Uh, just for future reference…. You tell your mom everything?’, I asked.“Well not everything but almost…”, she answered, stopping and looking at me. “Uh... ok.”, I stated.“Chris, does it bother you I talk to my mother about sex?”, she asked sincerely.“No… not really. I guess she just took me by surprise.”, I admitted.. ’ Noting that the two men strolling in front of them were deep in conversation, Betty took Kirsty by the hand. ‘This is presumptuous of me to say this, my dear, but that’s how I am. That boy has known you for only a few hours but already you’ve done wonders to him. He arrived here with the same dead eyes that I remembered seeing last year – but look at him now, they are shining again!’ ‘Well, Mrs Cleland…’ ‘Call me Betty, leave off the aunty.’ ‘How nice, thank you Betty. Well, we haven’t…’.