Gotta brief you anyways. Sorry about that.”She smiled apologetically, coughed once and completely changed her demeanor.“Alright, listen up Dude! T...he 129th Rasheul great slave tournament features a grand total of 128 combatants. In seven nail biting and chest pounding fights you will have to hack, slash, bite and blow your way to victory in a no holds barred match. And we are not kidding around here. Weapons are allowed, as well as items, magic and whatever else you can think of. Only. Annie got up and refreshed our drinks, and brought over some hot towels straight out of the dryer. I got up, because I had to call my folks to find out when they'd be home,and mom said she and the old man were going to dinner with some friends, which was codeword for they were going swinging tonight. That gave me everything I needed to make my decision to stay with Hoss and Annie for the night. They had no idea I was in town, so they couldn't miss me. I told Hoss and Annie that I was free for. I manage to spot a slight smile and a stifled chuckle break through her annoyed facade.As a master prankster in her own right, she could appreciate being on the receiving end, every once in a while. Still, I knew that I would be paying for it later, when I least expected.It was worth it.Another short period of silence followed. This one much less uncomfortable.I wanted to stay, to keep speaking with Amanda. I really felt like we had ... something going on. I don't know what, but it was stronger. I get the feeling that a lot of the girls would like me to be more directly involved in their recovery, but very few of them have asked so far.”“And if they did?” she asked.I looked her in the eyes. “If one of my girls came to me and needed my help, I’d help her. I have a request from one of them once we can arrange a night that works for us.”“So, your prescription for sexual assault is more sex?” she said skeptically.Lana laughed from behind her. “Sex with Matt is different,” she said lightly.