‘Appens all th’ time!’ It was as if a mighty weight had been cast from my shoulders, and I threw back my head and laughed. I turned to Betty, wh... was still a little unsettled, and said: ‘I hope you, too, can find it in your heart to eventually give my right fit bird another chance.’ I spoke behind the back of my hand in a mock-whisper to her: ‘What the hell IS a right fit bird, anyway?’ The corners of her mouth twitched a couple times before curving into a smile, and all hard feelings seemed to. "I honestly do not know what to say to you brother. Father has alwaystold us that relationships between two men or two women are unholy andwill be punished by the sinners burning in hell forever," I said. "Butyou do not believe that, nor do I! I believe that two people should befree to love each other, no matter how they look. I think love andattraction are two of the few feelings that our lord does not control, Ithink it just happens without any greater plan behind it. Don't youtoo?" he asked.. Just be very mindful of all the people involved at all times. And make sure that none of them even suspect that you are using the Heavy Matter to invade their privacy. You do know that this is in fact a criminal act which could get you, all of us, into deep trouble?"She was right, of course, but so was Alfred. I could not stop the treatment. Making Elise an accomplice bothered me very much. However, I resolved to be open with her about any problems which were bound to crop up. And I would rely. Ever.The punishment will be ten times worse when I catch you." She tugged on myhair until I looked up into her eyes. "And I will catch you." Iswallowed nervously at the serious tone. "Rememberhow you're feeling now. Do you really ever want to feel this on yourskin?" I quickly shook my head negatively and attempted to bark oncethrough the gag. "Good. I'll reserve this for when your actions requireharsh discipline." Nodding,I blinked quickly to clear the tears from eyes. I felt grateful that she.