I struggled out the car on my crutches and slid in the back as it was easier. My wife drove me to the party and when we got thereI sort of settled in ...o a corner settee and my wife brought me a drink and some snacks. Our friends came over and chatted for a bit then circulated around the room. My wife also circulated but made sure I had a fresh drink. At one point our hosts son who was just nineteen, and just back from first year at college, came over with my wife and he stayed and chatted for a. I feel the rush of the train as it enters the station. I can see Maisie shaking her hand at me as it goes by and I walk in her direction. The train comes to a stop and she opens the door; she struggles with the three pieces of luggage but manages to get them on the station before I reach her. As I do, she drops her bag on the floor and rushes into my arms. Her legs leave the floor and before I know it they’re wrapped around my waist and she’s hugging me tightly.“I’ve missed you, dad.”“I’ve. Can you imaginewhat would happen if Tom told his parents such a thing?" she asked?"Yes, I can imagine it. I think about how they are going to react tome, which would be a drop in the bucket to what they would do to Tom."He said."Well, lets hope Tom is not harboring any secrets. Or if he does thathe has the sense to keep them secrets for now." She said. "But enoughabout Tom. If he is transgendered he is certainly doing his best toover compensate. Emily told me about the way he went after. On top of that, news has reached us from reliable channels that he has a few trusted companions. His generals, if you will. Four of them, in fact. He even trusts them enough to let one of them govern Mercury while he is on his warpath to conquer the entirety of the Four Rings!”The news of him having four generals was even more ominous if that was possible. Four Untethered who were strong enough and who Sol Syntrivon trusted and respected enough to rule in his stead was a daunting prospect. This.