..”“Why would you want to grab the blade?” Macario wanted to know. “That’s a good way to cut yerself, ya know?”Lisa smirked. “Real sword... are only sharp on the pointy ends. That way you can grab it...” Her blade was suddenly glowing red near the pommel, then, just as suddenly turned dull grey again.“And use it...” She grabbed hold where the blade had been glowing red hot a few seconds earlier, then swung it around to put a serious dent in Mac’s metal shield with the heavy pommel, completely. Stephan, or is it Stephanie today? At least he's trying to meetthe dress code by wearing a complete outfit, including lipstick andeven some perfume! That's more than a protest I think, but at least....she, if I can use that term, is the only one here that's in completecompliance with the dress code!" I only did it to try and fit in," I said quickly, I didn't want theguys to think..."Well," she said looking around at all of us, "I can't just let thispass, but all of you obviously think my. The room darkened as the film started and she considered ducking out the back door when her phone chirped. The text was from an anonymous number and it saidYou're not paying attention.She fumbled through her bag to silence the ringer but earned a punishing glance from Kelling, who had his ass half hitched up on the desk. He was toying with his iPad, taking notes on the strip as we watched. Or slept. She looked around the room. There was only a dozen people on their phones, it could be. I looked a lot like some old boxer from a bad movie. I couldn't help it, images of some old midnight movies were conjured up in my mind."Welcome back, we have missed you," the Duty Sergeant said."Thanks, that's nice to hear," I said with a smile."When Learner gets here I have a new assignment for you," he informed me."Cool, I'm ready to go back to work. You have no idea how boring recovering can be," I said."Sure, we have all been there. A vacation is no fun, when you are sick." he.