As was the case with anyone with whom Beatrice had extensive interaction, it was routine for her to retrieve all the information she could. Vashti's r...corded history was entirely from Mars and quite inconveniently from the city of Beagle in Isidis Planitia. There weren't very many other survivors of the nuclear devastation that had wiped the city off the map. The records relating to Vashti from before that incident were sketchy and unverifiable, but her career in the Mariner armed forces began. Mom wants to get you settled before they head out for the night . OK I should be there by five if I hurry . That would be perfect just drive safely see you then , I have big plans for you after they leave , can you tell me what your plans is I asked ? Hell no I what it to be a surprise , but I can tell you that you will love it . I kinda went a little faster than I planed and got there about a half an hour earlier than I thought . Aunt June and Uncle Bob were happy to see me arrive earlier than. Was h?ltst du von Eis essen?" Also Eisdiele ist angesagt, lass uns gehen." Herrin, was soll ich jetzt machen?" Huch! Du bist ja auch da!" Das ist normal Moni, gew?hn dich daran." Na gut, gehe auf mein Zimmer und warte da auf mich, es ist da oben,zweite T?r links." Ich h?re und gehorche, Herrin." Na geht doch, Moni, immer Befehle erteilen, damit er besch?ftigt ist." Ist gar nicht so einfach." Wem sagst du das!"Munter plaudernd schlendern beide jungen Frauen zur Eisdiele undbestellen sich dort. Garth was in trouble. It was obvious he wasn't alone or speaking freely. From all the evidence he had at least three, probably four or more people holding him hostage and waiting in ambush for me. I thought about my options, but only for a moment. The chances of me overcoming four armed professionals holding a hostage in a confined space were nearly zero. I needed help. I debated for a while about whom to call, but in the end decided on the local police. Because of my business, I had good.