”“However, if they see any hint of female authority occurring, or even a situation of equality between genders, it is very likely they will either... kill us all, or just kill me and take you as slaves,” he went on. “They could be watching us right now, and I could not risk this discussion being an argument or a debate.”“What do you mean?” asked Laurel.“I’ve fitted you both with Compliance Collars,” said Vice. “We have the ability to 3D fabricate them to assist in restraining a difficult passenger. I don't know how to say what it is, but it wasn't meant just to 'have fun' as you put it." Mom, that's Grandma talking and you know it. Didn't you and Dad have sex for fun?" Kelly! That's not a conversation I'm going to have with you. Your father's and my situation is none of your business!" Oh, really, Mom. You don't think that this divorce is affecting me too. You don't think that might maybe make it partly my business? Based on what you're telling me, it sure doesn't sound like Dad's been. They failed largely because they got in each other's way.I held them for a few seconds until I was sure of my balance. At that point, I kicked each one in the knee hard enough to shatter the joint. I placed them back on the floor, and, of course, neither one could stand. I let them fall to the floor and said, "That's all I'm going to do to you two today, but I will crush your balls if I ever see either one of you again. Now, make sure that your gang knows that this store is under the protection. "Can't you boys handle it?" Hey, we can handle anything, anytime." Keith was in no mode for jokes or teasing. "A lot more that you soft office people type." I can handle anything that comes my way, a lot more than you," she snipped.Keith was just in the right mood for a smart remark like that. "You think so, huh? More than I can give you?" he questioned."Of course. Lots more." she responded, never expecting him to call her bluff. She turned to walk away when he asked the question.Keith gave her.