And even though his words were a living projection, they weren’t as harsh as one might assume. They were still tender. Still familiar. He could lure...her into anything. He always lured her here, didn’t he, and now she was at the mercy of his will. Why do you think of defying me? Who do you think you are? Elphaba? You ain’t defying any gravity here, my love. No. I like you like that. You’re fucking depressing. What do they call it these days? Emo? he continued. She’d been like this for about two. She stayed with us for a night. She was 42 years of age. She was fair with good looks, boobs and a good figure. She reached in the morning and greeted us all. She used to call me, ‘dear Marcus’. I never had the slightest thought to have sex with her. But something changed at night. She went to the hospital for her medical check-up in the day and came back in the evening. We all rested and watched TV. At around 10 pm, they all went back to their room.I and my aunt were left still watching TV.. I did not dream. When I awoke the next evening, I noticed that Madeleine had already gone out. I climbed the steps and slipped into the shadows of the night. Madeleine was waiting as I emerged. I blinked a couple times and gazed at my ‘new world’ with a new appreciation for everything around me. Every minute detail was visible, including a small ant climbing up a nearby tree. ‘Come on.’ She said sternly as she started towards town. It was almost an hour after sunset and she didn’t seem pleased.. ” The General laid on the table, “Budget approved. 7 billion. Buy the properties.”“Who’s going to run it?” Lucy asked.“You are but only if you want?”“I want.”“Then it’s yours.” The General stood, “What month does the birthstone represent?”“June.”“Is that the correct birth month?” General Franks asked.“Yes, Mama Jenny just got my birth certificate. Can you imagine growing up not having a birthday party? June 19th General we are having a birthday party. 7-up, cheesecake, and pizza.”“I’ll be.