" Thus I would contend that this seems the more obvious choice." No, the two are equal statistically speaking. It has equal chance of that or his fear...of a Mage Duel." You do not have all the data points, Katla," said Uroddus gently. "You do not know Q'yros as I do. He would not hesitate to enter a Mage Duel for a cause he believes in."Katla looked dubious. "That is hardly quantifiable." Then I will provide you something that resulted from direct observation: his behavior in the meeting with. ” I chuckled“I guess I should do the same.” Travis smiled. ”I do hope you can make your way very soon to my latest store and see the changes I’ve made to the place.”‘I will, Travis. Thank you for the invitation.”It was some time before he came inside and I watched a beautiful young woman with long brown hair walk up to him amd kiss him on the cheek.An hour or so later, I’d had my quota of drinks and I went to find my husband and my wrap. As we were saying our goodbyes, Travis approached and. We kiss, lost in the moment, happy in each others company, the world forgotten, the scent of the flowers (perhaps I am going over the top now but it sounds lovely !) filling the air. We walk a little further the path comes close to the edge of the wood, there is a fence with rolling green fields beyond. We stop to admire the view. I stand behind you my arms around your waste, you throw your head back and I kiss the side of your neck, it is so lovely to hold you, you put a hand behind you and. Yeah. That's why I couldn't let Bud. I don't think he would try, anyway." Oh, why do you say that?" Gloria probed. "Because of your weight?" I just think Bud is too, um, how do I say it? Principled. That's why." But not too principled to touch you like he already has?" I guess that is just part of having a slave," Kathleen stated."How do feel about having to be a slave? Does it make you angry?" Oh, no! Bud is going to make me sexy again. I can't be angry about that!" You know, don't you, that.