He was close enough that we could notice each other but not so close that my girlfriend couldn't relax. As we settled in I took off my swimsuit and we...walked the water's edge. I loved being at this beach and I had gently suggested that she take her bikini top off but she said, "Maybe later." So I still had hope! We went back to our beach blanket and lay in the sunshine. After a few minutes, I leaned over and kissed her. We always loved making out and we were both getting a bit turned on. I. " Come to convert?" Felek asked. "You missed mass, but I'm sure Brother Ofim has a few minutes to spare if you'd like to be baptized."It was a joke, of course. Converting others was not something that was done. Never had been. At first, because the beastly races surrounding the Poles were not fit to mingle with, let alone serve the Lord God. As ties had grown closer between those Kikker living near the Poles, however, His Grace had gone the extra step of forbidding it. Something about a bad. They thanked their host profusely and he ushered them to the elevator. Chuck shook hands with the guys, kissed Tess on the cheek and then Fee."Now remember I am calling you next week to do that deal," he said to her as held her hand. Then they were in the elevator and heading for home. Tess made sure the seating arrangements were the same on the drive home. Although Drew took his jacket off and sat behind her to have a little more leg room. Fee held his hand the second they were in the backseat. His cane thumped along as he walked. Leif could tell that it was late for the man. -When did the venerable Sir Glen become susceptible to the humility of aging?- ‘You shouldn’t have come here. Tonight is for you and Laurie.’ ‘Laurie understands.’ Again, the terse voice of authority flew from Sir Glen. ‘Sir Glen, there was nothing you could have done to prevent this. I knew when I left if I returned as anything but a member of your Order, I would have to face their scorn. They’re only human.