Every time she tried to quash the last tiny bit of pathetic hope that remained – the part that fostered silly daydreams of being rescued like a prin...ess by a knight in shining armor – she’d catch his eye across the camp, and realise he’d clearly been watching her, his gaze dark and intent and unreadable, and the little shred of hope just wouldn’t die.She was somewhat ashamed at her inability to read him; she had been part of the Grand Game since she’d been a teenager, could fit in equally. “They should be OK he said, but I suggest that you do not wear any pants until they heal. “Don’t worry,” said Wendy, “they will not be wearing any, ever again! Your handiwork is all they need to cover their pussies.” “Sue will be going home with you, tonight” she said to Mary, “but she is not allowed to see her tattoo until you get home. Let it be a surprise for her. You have to be back here next week. Bob will tell you when.”The girls got dressed in the short dresses that Wendy had provided,. Jo Jo was a corn fed Iowa boy, born and bred, and he somehow recognized in Monica the fact that she was from a rural area too, even gussied up as she was. Monica hadn't been raised on a farm, like Jo Jo was, but she recognized the type just from the way he talked. It was like a breath of air from home, and she stood up gladly to dance with him.There was a lull then, until Randy Nakimura approached the table."I know you," said Judith, smiling at him. "You helped us in the locker room." Yeah," he. "What event?" Alee then asked."Doesn't say," I shrugged and handed it to her. "You two have any ideas?" No," she shook her head and handed it to Lidia."Me either, " Lidia added. "I'd heard there was something special being planned for the maiden voyage but it's been real secret. I don't know what it is." Well, do you two want to go?" I asked."Of course we do, Daniel," Alee admonished. "Something this mysterious must be investigated. Do not you agree, Lidia?" Oh, without a doubt," Lidia nodded.