She had even reduced her daughter to tears, berating the young girl for being stupid and useless. Sarinia wasn’t sure exactly what she’d done wron... to deserve such a harsh rebuke, but she loved her mother and was sincerely sorry that she’d upset her.Pulling out the easel from its secret hiding place beneath her bed, Sarinia set up the portrait and carefully added the finishing touches. Gaenna Baelora was ensconced on a golden throne in all her matriarchal finery, seated beneath a banner. "You go and sit in the living room, and I'll bring it in." She ordered.When Izzy curled up next to him on the sofa, it was all he could do not to reach out and take her into his arms."So how have you been?" he finally dared to ask."Great!" she lied enthusiastically. "I've managed to get twelve clients, all needing a couple of hours a week or so. People have been so kind and helpful towards me..." she grinned, refusing to admit how much she had missed Daniel."Good, I'm glad," he told her. Laughing he slipped the toygun into his belt, and went to file his report.Once again Al was doing his walk around the mall, constantly glancing athis watch, seeing that he only had another hour before his shift was over.Looking up Al noticed one of those punks from a couple hours earlier wasback. Angry Al remembered to call for backup, in case these punks triedanything again.Al stormed up to the punk, demanding, "Get out of the mall NOW." The teen laughed, then Al suddenly realized he was. Help me get bare.” She was a more confident Lily Mae when it came to her trade. “And let me help you too,” she added. Moe moved closer. Close enough to smell that Lily Mae didn’t wear rosewater like Apollonia did. Lily Mae had one of those spring smells, like lilac or honeysuckle. She tugged on the tails of Moe’s shirt and pulled them from his trousers. She moved to the buttons and started yanking at the buttonholes. Moe held her hand. “No need to rush Lily Mae.” She shrugged. “You do know how.