And then just as suddenly, ‘They’re looking at me and seeing the same thing.’ The guilt began to unnerve Lauren. ‘I’m so ignorant.’ And sh... also had issues with the fact that she felt that she was gawking at the mob that was so vigilantly trying to bring their issues to the public’s eye. And she also had a moral battle with the fact that she was so judgmental instantly when she knew almost nothing about this social group, this world, and this lifestyle. The signs of people marching in the. .. Chrysanthemums?"Chrys chuckled, pointing a thumb at herself. "We already got one!" Oh! Uh... Daffodil?" Got one. A Daisy, too." Hmmm... How about... Calendula?"Chrys smiled, turning back to her attentive crew. "Guys, this is Calendula! She's a candidate for Auntie-caste. I guess since you're all drained, it's the perfect time for a quick census. Hands up - if she were a member, who would be willing to have sex with her?" Lauren did a double-take as every man raised their hand. "Not bad.. And it's dark so no one else will see me.When she reached the stables, breathing hard from her run and from the sexual excitement that pounded through her veins, Micki hid around the corner until she saw the trainer leave.The instant that he drove away, Micki dashed in. She remembered to slow her pace inside so she would not frighten or alarm the other horses.Finally, Micki was standing inside Midnight's stall, patting him lovingly, cooing love words to him, and giving him little kisses all. She borrowed Elyse’s hair dryer again and ensured there was no remaining evidence from our playtime when she left for her house.Jackie and Elyse slept in my bed each night, and were growing somewhat frustrated with my refusal to have sex. I was still working through the issues in my head, and in my journal, and just didn’t feel like being with anyone except Penny at the moment. The girls said that they understood, but that didn’t prevent the frustration.As we’d agreed, Anala didn’t visit, and.