How was that possible? Neal had always been able to hold his liquor very well. Unless... She shook her comatose husband several times, but he did not ...stir. Sharon stood, biting her lip uncertainly. Should she stay here with Neal? He looked as if he was completely unconscious and would stay that way for some time. Should she risk going back downstairs, to where her husband's boss was surely waiting for her? If she did, she knew the consequences. But suppose Neal woke up?She hesitated a moment. I'm not sure she even knew I was there after a while." Probably just the booze talking. You know how that is." I do, and that's why I'm worried. This is something else. Cerebus, she's hurting. She hides it in the way she acts, but she's in pain. She has been for a very long time. We ... We talked a little at night, and she told me some of the things that have happened to her. I can't imagine how anyone could survive through what she's endured." She has, though. Look, she's tough as nails. That. ”“Already here, Shield-maiden!” Heegan called.“Then he should have no problem finding you.” Sygraid grinned.Heegan blinked. “Uh, yeah. Thank you. Ran? Ranveng, is that you?”Heegan and various Captains jumped up and clustered around the Senior Warden. Several versions of, “what are you doing here?” could be heard.Sygraid ignored the tumult and bowed before the Squadron Leader.“Mother, it’s good to see you again.” She smiled.“Daughter, you as well. How do you fare?” Brunhyldar smiled back.“I am. It was during this, while Lisa and Tina were in an intense sixty-nine, that Jane came to me and pulled me to the bed. She wouldn't let me take the lead making love to her; she took over and did everything to me that I had done to her last night instead. We made love for what seemed to be hours, before Lisa and Tina joined us and totally loved both of us while we were enjoying each other.It was during a lull in our loving that Jane said, "I don't think I can give this up. You guys have me so.