That didn't stop the local citizens from celebrating, however. The first night after the 'Great Exodus', as it would come to be called, fireworks were... visible all over the inner surface, especially along the equator. In addition, daylong picnics had occurred everywhere there was a park, with feasting and games.Almost eight percent of the tiny moon's food reserves were consumed over the next several days. Temporary kitchens were set up in many communities where the new arrivals were settling. I was very excited. In anticipation of some great lovin, I had notmasturbated in almost a week (a personal record for me). I was quiterandy and fantasies had been playing thru my head for days. I picked Mellyup from the hospital on Friday afternoon and we were off. From Lansing toTraverse City is about 2 1/2 Hours. Melly drove most of the way and I cuddled up next toher. We played soft jazz and enjoyed the beauty of the turning leaves. It was dark by the time that we pulled up to the bed &. .. it had forced me to conclude I'd never have anything but casual dealings with women. I was wrong about that, and I discovered that I actually preferred a committed one-on-one relationship. But the thing is, I believe that Fate had different plans for Julia. She was destined to wind up with Roy again, just like in the other life. And it looks like Fate had something else in mind for me, too." I shot a glance over at my sweetie; those lovely brown eyes of hers were dancing."You think so?" she. She had been picked up at the airport by a car and the driver had handled her bags; so her journey to the school had been smooth and easy. Once inside an oldish, smart woman who introduced herself as Madame Jeunesse, the Matron, met her. This lady informed her that Edward Lassiter was absent and would return in a few days. In the meantime she would be shown to a room and would be required to change into the school uniform. A maid would attend her. Cynthia was shown to a small room. This was.