Indeed, I am completely inexperienced in matters of the heart. You are the only man I have ever kissed. Nay, you are the only man I have ever wished t...o kiss."She halted, turned away from him and felt her cheeks blush a furious crimson.He threw his head back and released a stream of musical laughter that sent a pleasant thrill down Christine's spine. He turned her face to his."Oh, Christine! You are truly a wonder! In all of my 30 years on this earth, never did I believe I would find love, much. “I must be losing my mind.”“I think that’s called pragmatism, not insanity.” I grinned. “But yes, the third floor of the tavern is yours, if you’d like.”We talked a bit more about the construction, and what it would take to have the bar open and running for the soldiers – she felt she could open in a limited fashion basically immediately, after all the preparations she and Levi had made for my birthday party. She had connections to bring in a variety of alcohol from all over Thedas – and plans. Yo, what's up sister, you to good for white boy?" I was about to answer when Zack's arm came out of nowhere and caught his and jerked him around. 'Dude, he said, you mess'n with my girl?' Thumper was at his shoulder, both looked like they meant business my "suiter" backed down. We laughed as he moved through the crowd to get out of the way. Damn its hot in here i said, I got an idea, I've got some primo Herb here we could go out back and toke to our hearts content said Thumper. We worked. Am I really doing this? The phone rang twice before Roberto answered. ‘Hello.’ ‘Hi,’ I said. I can picture his face on the other side of the phone line. ‘It has been a long time. How have you been?’ ‘I’ve been good. I have just been incredibly busy.’ ‘What you have been up to the last ten years? ‘Let’s see. After I finished high school I went to college and studied education.’ ‘So you are a teacher that’s great. What do you teach?’ ‘No I am not a teacher.’ ‘Why not?’ ‘To make a long story.