Peitre had held his ground as the snow swirled around him. He froze on the spot, listening intentley. He began to draw his bow, when suddenly a shot b...roke out. The silence was shattered by gunfire and a sudden flurry of movement. I saw Peitre drop to the ground as several shapes darted from their hideouts amongst the dunes.They moved across the blinding landscape, s**ttering in all directions as they made for the safety of the far tree line.Amidst the chaos, I heard the familiar sound of bow. "At least the commander will be battle ready." All officers on the Pebble Beach were killed during a battle at Wolf three-six-seven fourteen days ago," the AI reported. "Master Sergeant George Thatch as acting Bo'sun will be commanding the Pebble Beach on the journey back to Borneo after essential repairs have been completed to allow her to safely transit. The new captain once she reached Borneo will be Commander Jason Toms." How much additional repair will the ship need?" I asked.There was a. She then asks me about my first period. I donot know quite what to say. She turns to mom. My mom tells her that I amwearing a pad and that I have tampons along if my flow increases."Patricia," Dr. Carr asks, "Do you understand why we have requested youto wear a pad as though you are experiencing a period?" I am not quitesure and tell her so. She goes on to say it is to affirm my girlhood orbetter yet womanhood, and second, I need to experience the full range ofwomanly activities, and having a. "'Who will know?" his mother quietly said as she attempted `o calm himdown. "Everybody will take you for a very beautiful woman. You knowyourself how well you look when made-up. You are the one who will giveyourself away, not your image or clothes." Mother, you don't mean it?"Elaine smiled at him. "Shhhhhh, baby. Only when you are really ready.Now I was only teasing."Pauline sagged with relief and then realised that the fright she hadgiven him had reduced his passion to a manageable.