No one challenged him. If the members of the council became at odds with one another, a simple nod of Kieren’s head was all that was generally neede....Gunner usually stood close or sat beside Kieren. The old man had managed to avoid such today. Kieren had assigned him a small mission.In his boredom, Kieren reviewed an earlier conversation with Gunner. Once again the two had butted heads. Gunner always challenged him with a different way of looking at matters. Sometimes it was what Kieren needed. ”“Wouldn’t a brace help?” Alec asked, speaking for the first time.“No, what’s more, it only hampers my normal walking, inflaming the leg due to the increased heat and pressure. It’s more effort than it’s worth.”“So do you plan to just dance, or do you have an intended target?”“You wanted to see my act, so I intend to deliver the full presentation. Tag along, and I’ll pick a likely subject. That way, you can interview them and see whether they have any symptoms afterwards, or they only relaxed. With a mixture of relief and a tinge of disappointment Nicole whispered, "twelve, thank you Mistress." A warm hand caressed her tingling ass cheeks, "what a gorgeous colour they are, you'd love them if you could see them," said Candy, "as a reward for being so brave I have a little present for you, stay as you are," she commanded. A minute or so later Nicole spread her legs wider when ordered to do so by her Mistress who proceeded to apply a cold soothing salve to her bottom and the cleft. I don't remember my parents, never even seen a picture, at first I wasn't allowed to see. Now I am afraid of seeing their faces again, afraid I will remember something about them, about something I can never have. I do remember my friends, imaginary friends or so I was told. They were my age young and small. There were a lot of them who came and went, but one stayed. A little girl with bright red hair and a fiery temper even at such a young age. We would play games together with the others but.