” Was all he said.“Oh god.” She slid to the floor and began to cry.“Your on the pill aren’t you?” Charles asked as he too was starting to ...orry.“No, that’s why I have a condom with me, but I didn’t think it would break, oh god I felt your cum shoot into my cervix.” The news hit Charles like a pile of bricks.“Does this mean I could have gotten you pregnant?” He asked stupidly, she looked back furiously.“COULD HAVE, YOU HAVE GOT ME PREGNANT YOU DUMB SHIT, I’M NOT ON THE PILL AND YOU CAME INSIDE. Athea looked out the window once more and the white owl sitting on the banister of the balcony returned her level gaze. It had appeared a moment after Athea had pulled open the heavy window drapes and the owl sat there just looking at her. A rolled up letter was tied to one of its claws. A white owl in the center of a wheel was the symbol of Feya, the Goddess of Wisdom and Fortune. The owl was a messenger. Calmer now Athea felt ready and stepped on the balcony to receive the message. She. Jason looked doubtful, saying such an outcome would be very much second best for them. They had an elaborate scenario worked out, he explained, and they very much wanted to act it out in reality, expense no object. They were, he went on, really, really serious about authenticity. Back at the table, Jason drained his tea and looked at his watch. 'Eleven!' he said laconically. 'Can we have Justin out now?' Evadne rose. 'I'll make myself scarce till he's cleaned himself up,' she announced.. "Succinctly put. Now, the Annual Reviews carry a very healthy twelve point six impact factor. It's something I would like to add to my CV. Unfortunately, my teaching load is considerable this summer semester. What I'm trying to say is: I need assistance. Would you be interested in helping out with some research, perhaps even write a few draft chapters? The practice would certainly help you and it would count as extra credits."Wow! He had obviously found the right words. The girl was glowing.