She dropped her whip, picked up a knife, and lunged at me, which prompted me to strike her with my fist. I had never punched a woman before, it being ...gainst my upbringing, but this bitch had it coming. I would not insult ladies by calling her one.When my fist connected her stomach, she lost her balance and doubled over in agony, giving me time to escape. That had been my plan, but I had a mad impulse to carry this a step beyond what was necessary. I seized the whip and cropped her a couple of. “Come home with me and be my wife.” She rested her head on his bony chest. “Did I tell you Cousin William is studying law? He’s introduced me to some of his classmates, all young men from good families who are also studying law. You’d laugh to see how they compete for my attention. One of them sweats so profusely every time I so much as smile at him, I fear the poor man is delirious with fever. Still, one of them could make a suitable husband. Not the one who perspires so heavily, of course.. I was such a happy wife.SEVENPerhaps that's why Lyn didn't think of me when I was announced for theposition. Because she didn't recognise my name.And she still didn't recognise me as I entered the, almost deserted,conference hall. Jo walked at my side, and when she saw us, Claire gaveme a hug."I'm so proud of you," she whispered."I know. You tell me most times."She playfully punched my arm."But it's always nice to hear," I told her."You wanted to see me," Lyn interupted."Yes. Thank you for. As soon as possible.She felt like a complete fool. When Buffy had recalled her and her squad, and told them to meet up with her and the others in a secret location, Satsu had cautioned herself not to get her hopes up. It didn't mean anything for the two of them--it was just Buffy being the Slayer-General, moving her various pieces around for strategic reasons. But Satsu's hopes had ignored her warnings and gone up all on their own, and then to have Buffy flat-out ignore her like that once she'd.