I couldn’t help but smile. “Hey Brad.” I’m shocked she until I remembered I still had my name tag on. “How unfair” I responded, “I don�...t know your.” “Kailey.” “Nice to m...” “Hey dude! Thanks for the beer.” Interrupted Tim I emptied the case in the fridge and got one out for the three of us. Tim took the chair leaving a spot open on the other end of the couch Kailey sat on. I handed her a beer then stepped close to her to hand Tim his. I noticed her looking toward my crotch, the image of her. The flowers are blooming in the meadow; as I open the windows their heady scents drift through. The cabin has lain empty and barren all winter so the cheeriness of it startles me. Has it really been that long? I've brought one of the cats along for company. She slowly circles around, finally selecting a chair to hop into and stretch out for a nap. I put away the supplies I have brought while she lounges peacefully. Finally I sink into the couch and hugging a pillow, I sink into memories. The. I opened my vaults of power and I immediately felt her; her power was smaller but in my mind's eye, very bright. Without command, the bright ball with indistinct edges moved towards me until it was in front of me. I contemplated her awareness of my power and her response.I reached forth with my power and touched her, only to snap back instantly. Her power was completely open to me; if I was not careful, I could leach all of it from her and leave an empty husk behind.Implications and. “There are provisions for emergency family leave, at least for a few days. We can have you home in a couple of days, I’m sure.”“No, sir, that won’t be necessary.”“Really, your class record is in fine shape. I would see no difficulty in giving you a three-day emergency pass. I mean, I didn’t really ask, but your father indicated that your mother and brother are in the hospital. You don’t want to go home?” He seemed incredulous at that.I had turned and was staring out his window towards one of.