Two of the Vacunas pursuing the Heracles have turned toward us." Damn! All right then, for the sake of the civilians onboard, we have no choice but to...make a run for it," the captain said, hiding his sadness and dismay. "Sound general quarters for all decks. Helm, I want a new course 145 degrees hard to port and 80 degrees vertical ascension to our current path." Aye, aye, captain."The internal inertial dampeners strained to compensate as the ship arced away at its best speed. "Comm, launch the. Ana looks up from her typing and Christian ask for his submissive secretary to bring him his coffee and to have Cindy take your calls for the mourning.“Yes sir,” Ana cheerfully said.Christian was now in his domain his luxurious office completes with the smell of leather permeating from the sofa, chairs and his high back leather executive chair. He decided to get comfortable taking off his pinstripe suit coat and loosening his red stripe tie.There was a knock on the door and with an. "The sounds of movement and voices as the camp stirred to life gradually roused Lyssa from uneasy dreams. Even as she threw back the furs that covered her, Jewel lifted the tent flap and brought in a platter of food."Good, you're awake. I was beginning to think that you were going to sleep all morning." She smiled as she set the tray down on a low stand and handed Lyssa a steaming mug. "Here, drink some of this."Lyssa made a face as she sipped the bitter brew, feeling it send waves of warmth. .. Who told you this?" I'm just kidding," teased Ricky, backing away for a second. "I'm justsaying your abnormal instead of a typical stuck up pretty cheer chick.How many girls can talk about sports like you, not tell their motherthat they're in Nationals, and still look hot all the time. That's allI meant." That wasn't funny, and girls can like sports and football you know!"said Brian, grabbing his chest for a second. "I'm stressed out enoughif you couldn't tell?" Sorry," laughed Ricky. "I.