Ever since he was at school, photography has been Jack's passion. His camera, though less expensive than his car, is his most prized procession. Cara ...ounced out of the pool and rushed up to her cabin to get the camera, both Jack and I watched her butt disappear into the distance."I like her," I said. "She is enthusiastic and fun. You don't mind if I ask her to have dinner with us?" No she's cool, so long as the conversation is not about animals all night," said Jack laughing. Cara came. "Course they might have an issue with the Yank putting 'imself in a squabble between a man and 'is wife." They do, then they'll have an issue with me," Coln replied ominously. "Nobody strikes me daughter like that." Doubt it'll happen," Seamas chuckled. "Saw a number of the young ones taking pictures on their comps. It'll show clear enough this blackguard struck Niamh without provocation and Martin intervened on her behalf. Ah'll make the call." Already on the way, sir," Mac spoke up behind. They mean you accept the person with all their faults as long as they let you. My thoughts were hazy and distracted by the lingering warmth on the bed next to me. I reached over and pulled the blankets over me. The smooth silk sheet slid over my exposed skin causing tiny goose bumps to appear. I inhaled deeply and caught the faintest traces of her smell. I lost myself for a moment in a blur of happy memories. These memories faded away after a time. As they left me I caressed each one in my mind. Either way, I have to try to help my friends."Let me make sure I have this right," he said slowly. "The place you found me means that I am a sacrifice. Which means that you now have an obligation to aid those I choose. Is that correct?"Polina shrugged, displaying an appalling lack of concern for his companions. "Within limits. I cannot summon a boat to take them off dry land, or cause them to fly." They need food. Shelter. Warmth. A chance to survive until they can reach more of our kind."Our.