"Ignore him, Mary. Fruit should be messy to eat."She smiled at her friend gratefully. Mary didn't know what she'd do without someone to, you know, rea...ly relate too. Goldie suddenly winced a bit, adjusting her hips in the chair. Danny leaned forward, concern on his face."Sit in your other chair, Goldie. You know it's not good for you to sit like that." But I WANT to sit like this! I don't LIKE that chair!" Her furry body adjusted itself again."Yes you do." Danny's voice sounded tired, the tired. Then something that I did not expect at all happened. She grabbed my hand, checked to see if anyone was watching, then pulled me into the change room with her. I had never noticed how small a change room is until right that second, we were packed so close I could feel her boobs pushing into my chest and I smell her perfume. “I thought it would be easier if you just told me what you thought as I put things on” she told me and I wasn’t complaining. She turned so her back was facing me undid the. As we lathered up in the shower he finally spoke again. "Do you understand why I had to test you?" he asked."Sir, you train the finest fighting force in the world. You would be derelict in your duty if you didn't ascertain their training was the best." You might be a smartass kid, but you are a fine master. I'll be interested to see what Anderson does with you," he chuckled."So will I," I whispered. I had a feeling Whitney had advanced way past where I was.I'd had a light lunch and a pleasant. Your syllabus for the next week includes assignments into five teams. One team will be in orbit at all times, and one team will be on active standby. The other three teams will be on the ground, training in simulators, or sleeping. Sleeping is important, ladies and gentlemen. Fully as many battles have been lost due to tired soldiers as have been lost due to under-trained soldiers. We must strike a balance. Sleeping is as important as the time in orbit. Major Connor. You’re up.”Caleb stood,.