"Kristy, status please." The shielding held and we suffered no damage. The 'EMP' still hit the planet but I believe the population survived. The ships...were pretty far away when they self destructed and took the invaders with them," she said."Check the planet please; try to confirm everything you just said. When do you think it will be safe to go out?" I will start to scan now. It would be safer to wait till tomorrow or until I have checked everything first, maybe later today," she said."Thanks. Both men were dead, too full of lead to keep life and body together. Jack contemplated the situation for a full five minutes before he came to a workable plan. There was no way that Jack was able to drive the team of six mules, but he couldn't just leave them in all good conscience. He realized that the mules were used to being led into place when the teams were changed at the relay station, so he could simply lead them into town, which was reputed to be less than 10 miles away.Jack used his. The girl looked just like the "Ugly Canadian", that's for damn sure.Hey, don't start laughing just yet, partner. No, no. I haven't told you the worst part. Not by a long shot.Must say, she was dressed just a *little* different from the folks around here.First thing you'd notice was the wool skirt that hung on her just like an old potato sack. Couldn't believe the damn thing was almost dragging the ground. My, my. Never saw that exact color of drab gray before.She was also wearing a black, bulky. .?" nope! no trouble at all! jump in"She opened the door and quickly hopped in, slamming it behind her to escape the cold air. "I really appreciate this, I dont know what happened to my ride.. hes always on time." really dont think twice about it. i was head this direction anyway" he laughed softly to himself. if only she knew how directly he had been heading in her direction..They talked politely about her school and his work for about ten minutes, than she began to look around, realizing they.