Others who had normally engaged in small talk now kept their distance wondering what it was that she had never said to them.It was normal that a guest... scientist without a doctorate would meet with mixed reactions from collogues in a research facility. People differed in their opinions of her. Some felt that she was brilliant and that the doctorate was a mere formality. Others felt that she was pretentious and must have used some sort of political connection to get the job. A few thought that. All of a sudden the nervousness was gone. I felt normal and in control even as I looked at the king sized bed. I knew I could spend the night with Chuck here and not give in to the intimacy of the situation.He took his jacket off and tossed it on the end of the bed then pulled open the balcony doors. I watched his broad back while he stood in the night and looked over the city. He gestured to me “Come here, look at the lights.” I moved to his side and looked down on the spectacle of colors. I took my hands from the battery and checked the current from the alternator. It still seemed to be working ok. I closed the hood and climbed into the cab next to Farrell."How in the world did you do that, son?" It's easy Farrell, I'm an elemental. I can generate electric currents."He looked at me like I was crazy. I hope he isn't one of those pures or MORF survivor haters. I wouldn't get my ride then and even had to get away quickly. Then Farrell extended his hand, I shook it, and he said.. I was crowned me the winner and carried each other back to our room, falling and laughing about how we had been kicked out of the bar for lowering the tone of the hotel bar after I was dared to give David a lap dance. Before the door was open I started to get undressed and by the time I reached the bed next to the bathroom I was in nothing but my underpants. I climbed into the bed and started to drift off to sleep but soon I realised that I was no longer alone. David had climbed into bed with.