The nearest war wagon, which he now knew was a Tabor, was emptied of civilians, archers taking their place inside the mobile fortification. All to pro...ect him. All in reaction to the elves. To the discovery of Shanna.Shanna was an interesting addition to all this. He wasn't sure if she helped prove the reality of the situation, or the opposite. Yes, of all the people his dream mind could have added to his story, she would not have been on the list. A point in favor of reality. On the other, her. He could make Don do anything but what was he going to do?The most important thing was his sister's clothes. Freddy dropped Don'sclothes behind a bush and went into the alleyway. Don heard a sound andlooked up. His eyes widened in alarm."Err ... Um.. Freddy this isn't what it looks like." It looks good to me," said Freddy"What do you mean?" said the unhappy Don."I stole your clothes to get back at you for all those practical jokes.Those are my sister's coat and shoes you are wearing. But I. " Did they give it to you in writing?" Yeah, here is what they propose. Thirty five grand to start with and bonuses for quick completion of projects they assign to my team." That sounds pretty decent, but I think I can do better. These people are our competitors you know, and I would hate to let them hire you without making a bid. Maybe we can get them to up the ante with a little competition." You don't have to do that Tom; I just wanted your opinion on the offer." Don't worry about it Aaron.. . really? You didn't get it? It was unbelievable. Like that one we drove through on the Interstate last year, remember? Yeah. Whew. I'm drenched. Luckily I found this nice girl..." She turned and looked at me and shrugged "... who's taken pity on me and I'm going to get cleaned up and dried off and then I'll come home." Silence again. "I don't know. An hour, maybe two." He was talking again. "No, I think it'll be OK. I'll call if I need you. Thanks. Love you."She hung up the phone. I surveyed.