Secretary!" she spoke into her microphone."I object," shouted the Ambassador from the United States. He was a sterling example of American Statesmansh...ip, silver haired and graceful, dressed impeccably and enraged."Mr. Ambassador? To what do you object?" said the Chair."I object." To what do you object?" To the Presence in the Seat of that Perfidious Nation. That Stain on Humanity, that THING from the Princessapality." It was all so dramatic except that the finger on the hand at the end of the. We'd feelbetter if you did turn it up, because we could see it wasn't damp. We'rethinking of your comfort, that's all. Won't you reconsider? We have tothink of each others' feelings, and you wouldn't want us sitting herefeeling guilty that you might be uncomfortable, would you? Of course not.We all have to live together the best we can... I mean, you wouldn't wantto have to find another place all over again..."Our (very attractive) hero fussed and protested all he could, but theyall just kept. Sure, I feel some, but I know that it is much more enjoyable to share and be shared when it comes to love and lust. I agree, monogamy is overrated, Mother. Yes, Mother, I want to help you seduce Daddy. Why would I want to deny you that? For one thing, I know you, Mother. This is what you have always wanted, to share Daddy with me. You can’t help it. Neither can I.”“Well, of course, I will enjoy sharing Bjorg with you, too, Mother! What does Frederik know or think of this, though?”“He what?. ”“Aw shit,” Kaylee said. She shot me a drunken smile. “I guess that means I’m busted!” She pulled herself off the couch, leaned on her friend, and went stumbling away.I looked over at Luke, who was standing by the door. “Shit,” I said. “Just my luck.”Luke shrugged. “The party’s just getting started,” he said.I finished my drink and headed back to the kitchen. The house was filling with people, but I hardly knew any of them, so I might as well have been alone.I poured myself a shot, and I.