It was on one of the still one way streets where the problem developed. The green car that had been in front of me for some time suddenly jammed on hi...s brakes for no apparent reason. I hit mine immediately and screeched to a stop just behind him, without hitting him, but it was a close thing. On quickly checking my rear view mirror, I saw a dark colored pickup coming up behind me at a high rate of speed. He was not going to be able to stop before hitting me and didn’t seem to have noticed that. "Go down to the farm and get the goat milkers!"Erica looked at him quizzically. He pointed his thumb at Mandy, who waved. Her arm bumped into her large breasts, making them jiggle."Oh ... oh!" Erica said. "Okay, be back soon!" She broke off into a run.Two women helped Daisy out of the jeep and helped her waddle into the kitchens. Two men picked up the bin of eggs and carried it carefully behind them."What are these?" said one of the men.Daisy said over her shoulder, "They're Reticulan scorpion. The Head Waiter noted our arrival and quickly approached with all the dignity of his kind, saying our table is prepared and waiting.As we were being seated I gave the room a solid look for any other that might be a threat to our quiet dinner. As I did not see nor feel any of the others of our kind, I waited for my lady to seat herself then I joined her in relaxing in firm, warm dark leather and padding. The table had a pristine white cover, silver so polished it almost glowed, and glassware. Projecting from a carved wooden handle was a stone blade of shiny black.The older woman noticed Isetnofret’s stare and smiled. “Obsidian. You will see.” She then directed the other servant to bring a chair, which was placed upon the floor of stone.Once she was seated, Khepri spread a thin layer of scented oil on Isetnofret’s head. Isetnofret braced herself for the scraping of the blade, but she was surprised to feel it gliding over her skin with almost no bite at all. Khepri worked quickly.
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