" He swung out both arms, hands down, as if clearing the table. "The gofernor undt his people are, what, determined, fest. Dot second convention, in D...ecember I tink, it called for a militia of freemen. Dot vas d'vord, Mac, freemen, so dey vas not tinking bondsmen, ja?" Martz smiled and stroked his stubbled chin. "Dey said it vas so England vould not haf to tax us for defense. Ve could defend ourselves then, a good joke, eh." Ha," said MacCorm, "sounds like they're still expecting a battalion of. " But the violence." I don't like violence either. This guy is like the worst ofHitler, Stalin, Mao, the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. Wehave no choice."She finished her beer."But I still can't be like HIM." The only thing you and your grandfather have in common is yourfirst name. Your life continues to be a repudiation of what hestood for. Besides, you don't even have the same 'Y' chromosome.Also, as what you call a witch, you can do other things besidesseeing such as healing. You could fix. I think from the smile on Timmy's face I already know what he wants to do, but it is up to you, Michelle. Farley, Jubal, I know you two can take care of yourselves, but you are welcome to stay here whatever the decision might be. Oh, and the Director said you both had another fifty thousand deposited into your accounts."They looked at each other with a shocked expression before they broke out in grins. They both saluted each other with their drinks and downed them, smiling the whole time. I. “Now that it’s off, how do you feel?”There were no words. Kisa threw herself at the woman and embraced her, her eyes full of tears.“You saved my life, thank you!” When she stepped back, she wiped the tears from her eyes. “If I can ever do anything to repay you, just tell me and I’ll do it.”The woman’s eyes gleamed beneath the hanging bulb of the basement. “As a matter of fact, there is something you can do for me. It won’t be easy, but you will be helping me like I helped you.”The room swirled.