A robed and hooded figure — a woman, based on the curves of the robe — had seemingly appeared next to them. Was this yet another barfly for Tempes...? The human woman removed her hood, and Vennoa noticed that the woman’s face was smooth and soft-looking, almost as if she had never seen any hardship.“I am a priest from Tensia,” the woman said in a smooth voice. “We need help from adventurers like you.” She looked at both Tempest and Vennoa.“What kind of help do you need?” Tempest asked.“Our city. He was about to leave home and hewas a little scared of the prospect.His elder sister noticed this and offered to help him gain moreconfidence. So she purchased some Self Hypnosis CDs for him. And sheassured him that if he listened to the CDs he would be more confidentand be a whole new person. She smiled as Paul accepted her gift. Knowingwhat was in store for her brother.Paul listened to the CDs. He started to feel more confident. He starteda new a new routine. He removed all the hair from his. “At least, not for an hour or so.”“You should go,” she whispered.“Did you hear what I said?”“Yes, of course.” She gulped a large sip. “Robert, please. If you care for me, you’ll leave now.”“Do you still want me?”“What do you think?”He gazed into her dewy eyes and attempted a smile. “Thank you for that - if nothing else. OK, I’ll go then.”In the hallway, there was an uncomfortable silence as he put on his overcoat. It seemed to Gina that he was anxious to say something. He was fidgeting and. That was my first kiss an,,,and it was wonderful,"he stammered in reply."Your very first kiss?" she gasped."Ye....yes...well with a real....real girl..errrr...I mean with someone not relatedto me," he answered blushing bright red.From that point on they began dating. The dates were always chaste endingwith a hug and kiss at the front door. A lot of their dates were spent ather mother's house which they shared. It was a simple wood frame threebedroom two bath house built in the early fifties.