So it was a mystery to you why they always acted surprised when you simply moved out of the way faster than they could hit or grab you and then hit th...m back.Their intimidating physique just made them a bigger, clunkier target. And its not like being muscular was the same as wearing armor, let alone good armor: they still had plenty of soft, vulnerable spots that even a practiced amateur could aim for as long as they knew what to look for. Joints, especially the small ones in the hands and. Son. What do you know about the Wurgus?”“Nothing much, Sir. I did read up on them a little, ever since I met that patriarch, but that didn’t tell me much.”Stahl took a peek out a small viewport and then said. “Officially and by all conventions we, I mean we as in the Union do not invite or solicit new potential members. New societies must come to us, request membership. The Assembly then begins the PUMA process, you know that’s what they call the Potential Union Member Assessment. In this. He's real." Ernie was nodding as I rambled on."What about this business of quitting if I don't like it or can't handle it?" I asked."All true. But I know you, Oz. You won't just handle it, you'll thrive in it. You are perfect for this role," he said, smiling confidently.I slumped a little more in my chair as I thought about the implications of what Ernie had told me. I was going around and around in circles again. It was time to drop anchor."You want a beer?" I asked."Sure. Why don't you order. " I cut the phone off. Well, I said I'm abrupt; I don't have a lot of social experience or skills. When all has been said that needs saying, I just quit talking.The bus was running a little late, but then they usually do and I only waited about five minutes before it pulled up and she got off, looking uncertainly around until she spotted me. I smiled and gave her a little nod. "Your escort service at the ready," I said."Thank you," she said with her own smile. Tonight, with no trace of tears or.