He bowed, and then introduced himself. “In an ideal world, someone would perform the introductions, but this poor world is not ideal. I am Douglas M...cDougall, once a soldier...”Scarlett moved to his side. “Good sir, I am Scarlett Sherman. I have also been a soldier, but of the skies, and I am known to these people. As a fellow wearer of the sword, may I ask your regiment?”“While my injuries prevent my being active in the field, I shall never leave its traditions, or will its teachings ever. Janine dropped her stuff on the sand and said ,”I was beginning to think this was a nature ramble, but you’re right, this place is great.”There was a slight breeze blowing from the sea as I laid out a travel rug to sit on before opening the cool box and passing an ice cold coke to Janine. “Thanks. Now, take your shirt off and lets get started”“Sorry?” I asked confused.Patiently Janine explained, “Take off your shirt so that I can rub the lotion on for you.”I mumbled an apology as I whipped off. This was not my first fight and many people knew my machine on sight. I walked towards the entrance and others turned to watch or moved out of the way. Two guards stepped out as I approached and I stopped and switched on the speakers, "Dancer."One nodded and annotated something as the other cleared his throat, "machine owners must register with..."The other guard hit his shoulder and he shut up. I smiled, "I am registered and insured. Those that wish to fight me will contact me."They moved and. I had no problem with doing whatever it took with Sir William to make amends for my slutty sister Claudia to convince him that she would be a valuable asset as a new mistress of the manor. But I had never anticipated the terrible depravity of being a slab of meat for his evil-minded brother Harry or the hard and demanding Collins with his harsh tools of masculine control. My inexperienced flesh was trembling at the prospect of being subject to some of Sir William's tricks that my sister had.