"He loves me like a fool, lets me spend outrageously. And those are just rumors. He does have enemies. Don't judge others by your own lack of morals, ...you big oaf."Properly chastised, I chopped the rest of the cord wood and went off into the city on my rounds. Now I added a question about her husband to my list and soon found that she had married one of the best minds, biggest manipulators and busiest lotharios in Torydom. He, I was told, was a thinker and planner for the occupation and the Howe. It seemed too early for intimacy but that was not the reason for my visit. There is one particular thing that she yearns for from a man and I gave her a hint that it might happen right then and there. "Go in the bathroom, undress, and get in the tub."She stared at me for a minute, and I thought I saw a hint of a smile as she turned and silently went into the bathroom and shut the door behind her. Within two minutes there was a knock at the door of the suite. I opened it and quietly ushered them. I stood to take charge of the meeting again.“Then let’s move on. Today I’m commissioning three new cars. First is an update to Silver Shadow.” I picked up the first of the folders I’d brought with me and propelled it down the table. “In there are some drawings of what I think it should look like and some specifications. You have thirty days to improve on my amateur scribblings. If you can’t, then you don’t deserve your jobs. I look forward to seeing your progress.”It was amusing to note which. The blueness of her wide eyes that he couldn’t have appreciated though the impersonal lenses of his glasses.“I was under the impression that you were in need of assistance.” Robin said in his most official tone.“And what ever gave you that impression, love?” Jessica countered.“I ... I was passing by on patrol when I saw what appeared to be a struggle.” Robin continued. “It seems I was in error.”“No shit, Sherlock!” Jessica laughed as she turned from Robin and looked out the window.Robin stood.