Put some clothes on, mate.’ Dave protested as he pulled on his boots and tied the laces securely. ‘Nobody wants to look at you in your underwear.�...� ‘Why should I put on clothes?’ Dreux replied, grinning. ‘As soon as I change anything I am wearing will be shredded for the most part. At least this way I’m covered until I change and the loose knot will come apart when my body gets too big for it to fit around and it won’t cut me in half.’ He shrugged and grabbed his spiked club from the corner near. "Hey," Tim said, stepping closer. "I mean it. Those things are agoldmine, Peggy Sue."Bobbie felt her hear leap at the nickname. She didn't know why, but sheliked the familiarity it conveyed. Bobbie walked carefully for the restof the day, her feet tender from the heels. She had changed back intothe sneakers and, despite the foot discomfort, floated on air. Thechange in the air was palpable. It was like the darknesses she saw weremuted, subdued. It was during drama class when the P.A. system. " Parents can't follow us here," I said. "And be careful who you tell about this place." Oh, don't worry. I'm not going to let a few people ruin it."We were there for a while, and when we returned we appeared on the terrace where our avatars were waiting. I saw a faint disturbance in the air; a spyeye. Someone was checking up on us.I 'knew' what my avatar had been discussing with Mary, so I continued that for a bit, then looked at my watch. "We have to get back." I like studying here," Mary. Not disturbing you?" No, just finished dinner," said John."Same here," said Anne. "We've got the dates for the wedding and theholiday." Ok, let's have them," said John."Saturday 2nd August for the weddings and 9th - 16th August for theholiday," said Anne. "Haven't chosen a hotel yet." Don't worry about that. The dates are the main thing at the moment,"said John. "Done that bed yet?" Nearly," said Anne. "And in case I haven't asked, can Emma and Michaelbe bridesmaids?" You have. They are very.