She whispers back, “It’s when a man goes down on a woman.”“Down?” I say, looking puzzled.Her face turns a little red. “When a man licks a ...oman's pussy.”“OH! No wonder they've been laughing. Can I tell you something?” I whisper in her ear. “I've never done it.”“What? Never?” she asks, surprised.“Never … I've only had a girl do me.”“Oh, you mean she gave you a blowjob?” she asks.“Yes.”“Have you had sex with a girl?” she asks, knowing my answer as I look away, my face turning red. “Come with. ‘Did you have someone particular in mind?’ Nick prompted her, but this time it was him that was frowning. ‘Have you heard of Tarsin Nurr? He is a University lecturer and originally came out with a wave of people from the northern pacific. I think an educated man such as himself would be wonderful to listen to rather than the same old ‘dig deep it’s for a good cause’we trot out every year. I think people demand greater transparency these days, greater accountability even.’ Belinda answered. Everyone is in the kitchen. Come on in, Detective.”“Sorry,” he said. “It’s Tom. I’m getting so used to introducing myself at people’s front door that I forget I don’t have to say ‘detective’ all the time. You’re lucky I didn’t flash the shield at you.”“That’s okay. I’m getting so used to being arrested it would have seemed natural,” I joked. Oh, God! What a stupid thing to say! “Come in, Tom. I’m Deb.”“It’s nice to meet you, Deb.” He held out his hand and I got all tingly when I shook it. I. “Good… very good. Thank you, my friend. You have been so loyal to me, Bedivere. Soon, I shall pass from this world. Your life shall be your own once more. Leave this place. Leave Camelot behind, for there is nothing more for you here. If there be any survivors of the attack, take them with you. Find a safe place for them to live. They now are under your care, Bedivere.”Choking back a flood of tears, Bedivere knelt to shake his king’s hand one final time. “Thank you for everything. I.