Armand-in-Lila's fists clenched, and he took an angry steptowards Lila-in-Armand figure before the ankle chains snapped to theirlimit and he half-stum...bled, suddenly made aware, again, of hissituation and current status.*Temporary status* he swore to himself as Lilianne led him back towardsthe tub in the corner.The tub resembled a cut-down wooden cask, with iron straps holding thestrakes together. The jacuzzi was yet to be invented on Gor; there weresome cities with natural hot springs, to be. The others looked at me kind of funny until I explained, “I was worried that we were blocking the street, and I was concerned about getting a ticket.” That produced a general round of laughter.We exited the RV and Jack immediately began marking his territory while the rest of us headed for the front door. I had my key handy and unlocked the door. I opened the door and let the kids go in first, which they did at full speed. Emma and I followed at a more sedate pace, and Joan and Bob were right. "Don't apologize," said Zack, grinning. "It would have been, except there is no nefarious plan any more." Well then," said Lynne, trying to get past her embarrassment. "I suppose you can help."Jill and I stayed in the living room sitting together and cuddling, while we surfed through TV channels. We finally settled on the Discovery channel, though I don't remember what was on.In the kitchen potatoes were being boiled and cut up so they could be mixed with hamburger and a couple of cans of cream. Didn't work out," said Helmut. "These things happen." Indeed they do. I gave Giselle her marching orders last week, so I'mon the lookout for a new girlfriend myself. Someone with curves, ofcourse."Helmut and Gerda visibly relaxed when Grost tucked the ID back in withmy other papers."Your papers include a licence for a firearm, a Beretta. Do you haveit, Fraulein?" he asked.I reached into my handbag and pulled the gun out, handing it over toGrost grip-first."Captain Wendt returned it to me after.