. almost looks like ... a child!” Sheena gasped.“It’s powered by Dark Magic! Be careful!” Phalmina warned.Almost on cue, the child-beast leape...d again, its target changing to Phalmina this time. On reflex, the fairy used her magic to blast it, sending it flying. The bolt of energy caused a hole to form in its torso, and it smashed into a nearby tree with a crunch. It collapsed to the ground, much of the fight taken from it.The beast looked defeated as it barely had enough energy to kneel, much. Besides that would be telling!(Chrissy) I think he would have something special for you Bill.(Bill Hart) Of that I would certain, Chrissy.(Chrissy) :) I'm still waiting for someone to write that story.(Bill Hart) As long as it wasn't one of those wish thingies. :) Are you volunteering to write that story Chrissy?(Chrissy) Maybe. But I think there are far more talented Authors than me to do it! :)(Bill Hart) Think about writing it, Chrissy.(Chrissy) I just had an offer to co-write it from. "Yes," she said quietly, looking down at her toes. She had rather large feet. I noticed, clad in short, soft boots. "My husband died," she took a breath thrusting forth her pointed breasts, shoulders back unconscious of the effect, "let's see, four, no five months ago. Hereabouts, the tradition is for a full year of wearing crepe."She essayed a small smile, a nervous habit it seemed. "I cannot marry for a year nor consort with men. You must stay out of sight, I fear, during your time here, but. “What?” Tanya asked, surprised that he didn’t ask, ‘Where are we?’“Your device,” he said, clarifying his question. “How you got us here.”“There isn’t one,” she said, simply. “I can teleport.”That first part wasn’t strictly true – the Focal Press was at the other end of town in the warehouse where their food and supplies were kept, but only the Praetor could operate it.“So you’re the one that’s been stealing our supplies?” he asked. “There are rumors of a sexy blond girl stealing stuff out of.