The machine looked like it would eat anyone who came near it. Jared waved to his twin and signed with one hand, not willing to let go of Cole's hand j...ust yet.'You waiting up for me?''Yeah. Where have to been? And what are you doing?''Duh.''Why then?' Shelby tapped her foot impatiently.'I like him. Get used to it.'"Dude," Wilton made sure to face them both when he spoke, "We are really really late for anthropology." I was ... busy," Cole spoke, but he signed too. Me, you. Jared smiled and. I was told that it was my turn tonight. I just can’t take it any more.”Beth said, “Well, we’ll put you up. How likely is it that he will come here and cause trouble?”“I don’t know. He never has before when I’ve stayed away for a day or two but he’s never been this angry and threatening. I’m a little afraid to call him this time.”I said, “Does your mother have a cell phone?”“Yes. I left her a message that I wasn’t coming home tonight because I was scared. She might go to her sister’s house. She. “I also made a point of telling Missus Miller to wear a short skirt and be ready for me to seduce her because I want her to teach me how to please a woman. She thinks I’m joking, but she promised to wear something hot, so I may be in luck there.” The girls laugh again while slowly shaking their heads.Melissa says, “That’s all right, as long as you make sure I know what’s happening before you slip anyone a piece of meat. Otherwise I’ll cut it off! Got me, Mister?”He nods yes, and says, “Yes,. I was invited to a feast that was starting shortly. I used a small spell to freshen my clothing, and shine my boots. I also used my time to build a spell to interfere, hopefully, with Morningstar's magnetic personality.I shuddered again as I thought of how I first reacted when I saw him. I felt my face getting warm. Damn! I hadn't blushed like this, since I was very young. Admittedly, part of it was anger, but still... I also renewed several spells, and added to the spells I had at the ready. I.