Then in the growing pink light he saw a reflection in the water, it was an eye that was looking at him with a curiosity that projected ... intelligenc...e.The manatee moved slowly around Michael, its nose breaching the water now and then giving off a small spray as the 800lb animal breathed. Michael breathed as well, manatee's are herbivores and not known for a propensity to drown small boys in canals.Michael's hand played over the warm back of the creature as it moved in a slow circle but. A lot of something." Standard rules apply. If you want us to skip this job we can just head home," smiled Nathan."No, I don't feel it's dangerous what ever we're missing, but I do feel that we need to watch our step here," said Brianna smiling."Well I guess we should get ready for bed, it seems that it may be a busy day," smiled Nathan as he started to rise.Quickly reaching out Ariel put her hand over his and when he looked back at her she smiled as she said "We should at least top off the tank. I want you so much you have no idea. Wherever did you learn how to love a woman like that? I love you so very, very much." Esther pressed her body against mine and penetrated my mouth with her sweet-smelling tongue. We kissed deeply for what seemed like an eternity. I could have kept it up all night, but Esther finally decided that we should fulfill our social obligations. "Why don't you mix us both a very strong vodka martini, darling, while I refresh myself. When you get back, I'll do you." I. "Estimate fifty to sixty troops heading rapidly towards both flank positions. Matt, Michelle, get ready for them. You should have a visual any second now."Michelle spotted her quarry first, or at least one of her women did. Within a few seconds, everyone had spotted the line of dirty soldiers trotting towards them through the mud and around the trees. Weapons came to bear and safeties were clicked off. Everyone felt the anticipation of battle slip away to be replaced by the almost relieving.