The ring was in fine steel and could only be removed with sharp cutters. It rested over her upper lip and would be a constant reminder to her of her s...rvitude. ?Here, admire your new adornment.? Mistress Stern said, and raised a mirror in front of her captive. Number 1 wailed into her gag at the sight of the bright steel ring, now a permanent addition to her anklets, wrist cuffs and ear rings. ?It’s not over yet, number 1, not by a long way. The next will be more painful yet, but you must be. ..”“You’re taking her to a controlled airport?” Mister Dukes asked.“Yessir,” I said. “Ain’t sure about fuel and oil consumption, and we figure we’ll do here to Alexandria, then from there to Vicksburg, and from Vicksburg to Cleveland, Mississippi.”“You’re careful,” he said.“Yessir. We’re not in a hurry and we don’t want to take chances.”“I wanna see that little gal fly, son,” Mister Dukes said.“Girl, you’re gonna give me a heart attack,” I told her.We watched her take off.Mister Dukes laughed.. President, get the men excited. Get them laughing. It will be much easier. We are here to guide you. This will happen!”President Pusin laughed nervously and turned to the group of engineers and then counted Demetri, Tony, and Willa. He knew Maya was standing behind him. She would not be denied, and both Demetri and Maya also wore Red Lanyards. Vid did a final count, for a total of 225 people.“Fear not Vid, the universe will support you in this.” It sure sounded like Gaia. It was her voice only. ” Janelle turned her head to see Jordan's face turn beet red with embarrassment. “She mentioned that she has talked to you and she respects you, Janelle. I didn't know she was into girls.” “Oh? I thought she was flirting with you a bit, must be my imagination.” Jordan coughed, “Yes, Janelle it must.” Janelle smiled, thinking to herself, debating if she could bring herself to use Jordan to get Emma to work for her. Maybe at the very least invite Emma over just to see how Jordan would handle.