”“Why?” Kyle said, perplexed.Robert and Antonio both nodded their heads, and Pete continued, “Yep 238 lives saved. Turns out the transformers ...hat were being used were underrated and poorly made, something to do with the insulation on the windings breaking down.”“We had six ships with faulty units. When the copies of the old code were inspected, none of them had the correct safety code for the drives. It was your code that stopped them jumping into oblivion.”Kyle and Lee just shook their heads,. "Your English is very good," Mark noted. "Where did you learn to speak it so well?" My English not so good but I learn watching TV."He put the tray onto a small table and sat opposite Mark with a broad grin on his unshaven face."I am Hassan," he said and raised his glass in salute."It's better than my Turkish," Mark smiled and told him his name after a careful sip of tea. The flavour surprised him; sweet, not sour or too strong. He liked it and took a mouthful, rolling it around his tongue. He cringed as he pulled the hood up, hiding his short darkhair as the long horns dangled over each side of his face, ending in cutewhite pom-poms. The suit was skin tight, clinging to the former BoyWonder's (lack of) curves, and leaving no doubt that he was male. Thecrotch in particular was uncomfortable snug, though Harley had"graciously" offered him a pair of her own underwear. Though no one couldtell under the suit, it didn't make the fact he was wearing purplepanties any less humiliating,. ”“Thanks, Be.” He struggled into his clothes. “I hate postponing this, but I’ve got to deal with it before it blows up in our faces.” He hobbled to the door, trying to wiggle into his shoes as he buttoned his shirt and rushed out the door.Al picked up a complimentary copy of the day’s Greenville Gazette at the front desk. Wanting privacy, he headed back to the elevator, where he met Gary and Delilah exiting as he prepared to enter.“Whoa, hold on,” Gary said, pushing him back into the hotel.