.. I think they’re relieved when I don’t show up.”“I’m bothered.”“I know, but we came over here so that it wouldn’t be a surprise to y...ou. Don’t worry. It’s all going to work out.”Tim came out of the kitchen with two glasses of iced tea. He handed one to Benny, and gave the other to his mother. He went back to get another glass.“What they are doing to Tim at school is criminal. They think he’s stupid. He’s not. He’s as smart as they come, and has a phenomenal memory. He just doesn’t test well.. ”I ignored him as she stopped beside the last door and reached out to feel it before placing a breaching charge. I straightened as the door shattered and she rushed in and to the other side, “IMPERIAL MARSHAL DO NOT MOVE!”The suspect stopped moving as she came closer and reached out and turned him. I smiled as she shifted and turned and the kick that snapped back was swept up. The man went down hard and she went with him and touched the barrel of her weapon to his head, “Try it again.”She put. I lookedat him and said " what's up Jeff ". He looked over at the corner of therecroom where there was a few baskets of laundry that was waiting to befolded. "If we are going to do this, let's do it right" he said in a louddominate tone as he walked over to the baskets. He went through thecloths and pulled out some of his moms stuff and tossed it to the side. " putthis on I'll be back in a minute, I have to get a few more things". I slowlywalked over to the pile to see what he had selected for. . just what I had heard.To his credit, he didn't attempt to do anything awe inspiring or magically intimidating. That was the low sort of posturing that lesser demons and humans might take note of ... but not me. Instead, he simply stood in the middle of my garden with his hands clasped behind his back. His face was stern and slanted in an angry, disapproving expression. But that was all the reaction my appearance mustered from him.I stopped ten paces in front of him and gave him my best smile..