We seek to know and understand each other better in a way that can only be learned in your World. And we seek whatever wisdom you deem fit to bestow u...on us."We humbly ask of you two things. First, that you will permit us safe passage, both as we travel to your World and when we return to our own. Second, that you will welcome our presence during our stay."Sala lowered her eyes and looked into Jakal's. She had a sudden inspiration. "Is there anything you wish to say to the Spirits, Jakal?"He. ’... ‘yeah, i do’I go back to my book.At about 2203 I hear someone sit down next to me. It’s her.“Reading anything interesting?” She brushes her hair behind her ears and I notice an expensive looking ring on her right pinky.“Not really.” I put my iPod back in my pocket. “Nice ring,” I say pointing “is it silver?”“Platinum actually, my dad got it for me.”“Platinum,” I say a bit shocked. Jokingly I asked, “Is your dad a millionaire or something?”“No, he’s just lawyer.”“Really.”“Yeah,. Julie and Jack arrived shortly afterwards and elected to have ploughmen'sas well.Jack went off to play darts with Bob and Julie and I talked about thebanker's courseWhen the food came the boys joined us and they admitted they were good.Julie asked me about the accident but I explained that I was unconsciousand could remember little of it.At last we returned home and I went to bed and read some of the coursework before settling to sleep.The next morning I awoke early and after sitting for a pee. As she followed him past the buffet carriage she prayed that he was just going to stand guard outside. Her legs were wobbling as she approached him while he held the door open just like a doorman.She went inside and made no attempt to turn around to close the door. She knew he would do that. Her heart was beating so hard she could hear it.His strong hands landed on her shoulders and twirled her around. Their eyes were locked as he lowered himself to his knees. Jasmine had no idea what to.