“Oh my gawd! Carlota is that you?!” the man dropped the scissor and comb on the counter and rushed to her, Conor noticed the man was wearing high ...eels. “It’s so so so good to see you again! I missed you, baby girl!” “Oh I’ve missed you too, Lando! How is Linette?” “Ah, well she’s still the same as before, only now she’s trying to be like you, trying to find a foreigner for a husband” After saying this, Lando turned his attention to the tall Irish ginger holding his best friend’s hand. “Oh my. , and..."Hepzibah?" I looked over at the couch, and sure enough, there was the harpy in her thin, gaunt human disguise, perched on the cushions like a bird. She must have showered as well, as her stank wasn't overpowering, but it was still noticeable."Tommee!" she cackled and held out a half-done doob.I waved it off...no way was I taking the chance of catching whatever nastiness she might have. Speaking of which, Monday was looking kinda pale. "You okay, buddy?" I asked."Sure, Tommy! Never. Mother Helena had explained all this to him. So how on earth could she.........“Are you in here my boy?” Mother Helena’s voice called.I did not want to speak so I scuffed my foot against some crates that I was sitting near to let her know I was up there. She climbed up and sat near me placing some freshly baked cookies between us as a kind of peace offering I guess. “My dear, dear boy. There are some things I need to tell you, to explain to you that will be hard to understand but will help you. She’s nice and about Barika’s age. I think you should make friends.”Shellie turned to Jason, “I heard that one of the ladies at lunch today was almost raped by her father. Someday soon, I’d like to visit with her.” She walked to Annie, hugged her and told her, “Mom, don’t get upset with all this. I’m not cutting you out, but it really does help to talk this out with others.”Looking around the room she noticed the some of the planned changes appearing on several bodies. Brightly, she inquired,.