“I don’t care for fighting, what I care about is knowledge, and as such I will swear to serve only the Clans greater good, and I will answer to no... one but my own conscience and your heavenly laws, regardless of internal or external matters of your Clan.”James had to admit this old madman knew how to bargain. Indeed a clever old fox. However, the Elder had cultivated for hundreds of years and was no slouch in negotiations of this matter. He immediately countered with new conditions. After a good. ’ Her eyes were now glassy. She smiled, ‘I understand.’ She told me. She hesitated, but slowly reached up and hugged me. I couldn’t breathe. She felt so good. In response, I slowly wrapped my arms around her. The hug may have lasted too long, but I don’t think either one of us noticed. Her face was dug into my shoulder, mine into her hair. My fingers spread apart along her back, feeling the curve of her spine as I pressed my hand closer to her back. I could smell the shampoo that she used,. Doc walked toward the door. Keep her well, the meds, fresh bandages,plenty of fluids. I’ll see you in a week.Man U think we bad shit, look at the Doc Man, he one fukin weirdo.Ya, but he does all this odd work we need u know what I mean.He patchd up da two brothers in the shoot out with the PO-leese.Ya but still pretty fucked up shit, man.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Earlier that evening:They all figured Lisa was gone.Jose thought he. Vicky was designated driver for Tony and Greg the new chartered accountants, Gerry the trainee and Sheila their joint PA, while Aidan was to share a cab with Kathy the young receptionist and secretary, since she lived near Aidan. Everyone had a good time and about ten it was decided to call it a day. The other five left, while Kathy and Aidan remained inside waiting for the taxi, sheltering from the thunderstorm which had rolled around the sky for much of the evening.As they sat there, who.