" He saw Tareif's eyes widen just a little. "I am here with War Master Tareif and our pilot Steven."Isra I am going to establish a link with all of us... using Isheeni and Aelnala as conduits. Aricia told him. Let Tareif and this Steven know what I am doing so it does not take them by surprise."Tareif ... Aricia is going to establish a mind link with you and Steven so that all of us can communicate together within Mindvoice. It will not be permanent, but it is advisable right now." Isra told them.. I’ll show you the way. I’m not quite sure if we still have girls waiting, but I’ll see what I can do.’He led Tania down the stairs, where she deposited the hard hat, and back through into the reception area.‘Mary!’ He called.‘Yes Sir,’ Mary answered breathlessly.‘Do we still have a girl or two waiting for the butchering line?’‘I think so,’ she told him. ‘There should be at least six waiting to go through. It was a big batch.’‘’The great advantage of butchering,’ he told Tania confidentially,. Don't start doubting yourself," she encouraged.I took a bite of her cinnamon filled apple crisp. Savoring it I said, "I know, it is all in my head. All I have to do is draw it out, but for some reason, I have had a little trouble this year."A few moments of silence followed as we ate our apple crisp, then she said, "I think your trouble this year is that you have been too intent. You have to relax and let things happen." No, just letting things happen has caused me to fall behind. Of. I didn't have the energy to be angry at myself or anyone. I was just ... sad and lonely.Kristin was waiting for me when I got home from school."I thought you had cheerleading practice," I said, as I stepped out of the car.Kristin put on a faux pout. "Wow, try not to sound so excited to see me."I tried to give her a reassuring smile. "I am ... glad ... to see you." I waited for that pang of guilt I always feel when I lie, except it didn't come. I suddenly realized ... I really was kind of glad.