They were firm and self-supporting, as if they were just swelling. She was wearing a simple skirt and a tee shirt that was partially covered by a trad...itional native vest. Her long black hair shone in the sunlight. She really was a beautiful young woman, an older teen going on eight. I wondered what her life would be like."Are you hungry at all," I asked.She looked around and said, "yes, but there is no kitchen."I gave a little laugh and said," That isn't a problem. We can just call for some. Bless me Lady and give me strength." Always, my paladin," she sighed, "always."The cleric stood in awe as the brilliance that normally surrounded the kneeling man grew in intensity."My Lady, My Goddess," he proclaimed as he fell to his knees as well.After dropping several gold pieces in the offering box Aaron left the temple with a renewed spring in his step. The feeling would eventually fade, but for now he reveled in it."What game are you playing at sister?" Malak, the God of Truth asked."It. Can you make this thing transparent so I can see you?" he asked."No, the Master, Mistress O'Connell, cast the Defensive Shell this morning after we were attacked, and she warded it and silvered it. I don't know the spell to remove the silvering," I told him."What are you doing out here in the middle of nowhere?" I asked next."I might ask the same question of you," he replied, not answering mine."We came here a few months ago to study. It's very peaceful and quiet here ... at least it was until. That set off a round of giggles as all my pets looked at me and smiled.On the way to the medical building, I told the twins I didn’t know if Steven would be able to see them today. I had set up the appointment for Dawn, but I wanted to see if he could get all of them through their physicals and have their implants done today.We walked into the office and found Steven and Brenda going over some paperwork. “Steven, Brenda, I have your morning appointment, and a question. What does your schedule.