Cole, as soon as we were conveniently alone, insured me, in virtue of her long experience in these matters, “that for this bout my charms had not mi...ssed fire; for by his eagerness, his manner and looks, she was sure he had it: the only point now in doubt was his character and circumstances, which her knowledge of the town would soon gain her the sufficient acquaintance with, to take measure upon.”And effectively, in a few hours, her intelligence served her so well, that she learned that this. Their rush to claim land and settle people was not carried out in an organised or lawful manner.”“Terra now has the issue of lawlessness plaguing the people on the planet and those travelling between her and Earth. I have my hands tied with what happens on the planet and UNSEC has other issues, as a lot of companies, splinter groups and individuals have claimed territories without the banner of an Earth Nation or joining UNSEC so they can help police the new Nations.”“Many people may not be. ”Phil shrugged. “He was fine. I guess I should take notes. My sister’s only six but I guess I’ll have to play the protective big brother when she starts thinking boys are something other than pests.”Then he stopped and blushed. “I didn’t mean – um!”“Where is your sister?” I asked, to change the topic.“She’s down the street visiting a friend. It’s a good thing because otherwise I’d have to barricade my bedroom door to keep her from annoying us while we work.”I shrugged. “I don’t mind little. KJ has lost it.” My eldest son lost his grip on her as he yelled at me, and KJ blew out of the room and up the stairs. There was a loud pounding and screaming as she beat on my bedroom door. I ran upstairs and grabbed her, spinning her to face me and wrapping her up in a tight hug.“It’s OK, baby. Calm down,” I spoke in as quiet and calming a tone as I could muster.“She killed him! She killed him!” KJ kept screaming until she sank into sobs in my arms. I helped her downstairs and had the kids.