But Alice reacted immediately and decisively. Not wasting time screaming out an unnecessary warning, she acted instinctively to protect her father in ...he only way she could and brought her M4 to bear firing multiple shots directly at the man attacking him. However, unlike the assailant, she didn't miss, and the man staggered back, collapsing in a heap, his pistol clattering to the side as he fell. Alice hadn't hesitated, hadn't questioned what she was doing. If someone threatened someone she. "I braced my elbows on the wooden counter. "What are you doing here then?" I said. I noticed she hadn't changed really. She wore a light blue track jacket with the team logo on it. She still had her shorts and sneakers on. I also noticed she had a duffel bag under her seat."I'm sorry for being a human being who likes to enjoy them self like everyone else." She said sarcastically with a laugh."I'm apologize, it's just.." "Never met a player before?" I haven't.." Ah well. We're people too, you. Ashley wondered if it could even be the end of his bizarre treatment.Maybe all the dressing up, and silly girly training, was just some kindof a test."I think I've said this before. When you are sixteen, if things don'twork out, we both promised to give you a chance for an alternativeplacement. And that's a firm promise."She had said this before, and to be fair it was about the only promiseshe'd ever made."So in less than a short couple of years, if all's not right, then youcan go your own. Bink’s right. It certainly is interesting. I wrap my fingers around it. It’s very conveniently sized for that. Gentle squeeze. He draws in a breath and I freeze. When he releases it, I explore some more. I wish the lights were on and he was encouraging this. They say it’s a ‘sack’. It feels magical. Another thing made for my hand.But back up to that other handful. Fingers tracing ... a ridge, skin so soft, hot. My fingers just keep going, gently, he gets harder, then I can feel his heartbeat.