They still had a few servants, but most had fled long since. Maggie’s mother had passed away several years before the war. Maggie ran a brush throug...h her fair locks and secured them at the nape of her neck in a bun. Her dress was somewhat out of fashion, but suitable for working at home or the hospital. Her bountiful curves strained the worn fabric but her beauty was timeless, and, as her father had told her many times, would probably remain so. She was the mirror image of her mother, who had. “She will not slow me down and will allow you to move easier. I can also better protect her, should the need arise.”Shelly held her daughter closer to her chest for a moment before acknowledging the truth. Nanny was better equipped to carry and protect Rain. Without slowing down, she handed over her baby. “Protect her,” Shelly stated, knowing the Myrmidon would do it no matter what she said.Nanny took the child, and instead of carrying her like usual, Rain sank into the ant creature’s body.. "I know mom said she washed them." Sandra, breakfast time!" Sandra's mother called as she Sandra rummaged through the pile she had tossed onto the bed. She then moved on to one pile on the floor and then back to the stuff she had at the bottom of the closet."Mom said that breakfast is ready." Jack said as he shoved Sandra's bedroom door open. Which wasn't easy due to the pile of clothes that was behind it. "I'm not done getting dressed!" Sandra shouted as she shoved him out of her room. "Who. The only reason Manatee Bay High School is clothing-optional rather than clothes-free is because of Manatee Bay's 'nudity' by-law. Full nudity is permitted everywhere in the county for children up to the age of 18 but forbidden for adults. About half the students in grade 12 are 18.When I was elected city councillor four years ago, one of the first things I did was have that by-law amended or rather, clarified; now, anywhere a man may be top-free, the law clearly states that a woman may also. I.