But from the Forge?Nothing. No. Not nothing. There was a single reedy note – sounding a bit like a flute played in the background, whispering in and...out of focus around the sounds of the rest of the Victrix’s tech. That note was the lonely call for a communication. The Quantum Forge was seeking verification and authentication through communication systems used by the ancient Domain. The techs in the hot lab had used their own kitbashed tools to hack in, and while it had worked, it had left the. .. and Monica, too, deeply,” Chelsea confessed, “but for me, the great love of my life is Dave Feldman. Period. Hands down. No questions there. I adore him before all else.”“I love you, too, Chels,” I told her, “more than you could ever realize.”“I love Chels as well ... don’t get me wrong. She’s my woman ... Dave’s my man ... but Nicky is my soulmate, whatever Nicky’s sex. I loved Nicky, fell in love with Nicky, when Nicky was a eunuch bum boy for Dave, not long ago at all, just days ago, with. Sitting in a wheelchair I move towards them and said “I’ll take her home” and after a brief discussion I pushed her out of the store. She directed me to her house which was very close and we chatted on the way.We soon got to her house, where she lived with her mum and step dad, opening the door her mum made a general fuss over her and soon she was sat on the sofa with a drink as was I, her mum telling me all about her. She was Zoe, 22, and usually had an attack about once a week. Her mum left. I didn't know what time you would be back so I ordered Chinese if that's okay" Lovely Bern, I hope you ordered the whole menu. I need a lot to replace the calories I burnt up today"Twisting the chow mein around the pork ball on her fork, she barely chews before swallowing. Each mouthful makes her stomach growl for more. Looking over, she notices that Bern was just moving her omelette around the plate. She knew there were more questions she wanted to ask her. Resting her fork on the edge of her.