” Varnella acknowledged, pleased to see that the Wasp’s stowaway was fulfilling the tasks she had in mind, though she’d expected him to have lon...g been hanged or beheaded for feminine titillation by now.“Oh yes, I remember the fear on his face after he was caught hiding on my ship, and put in a pod for delivery down here ... I see he’s learning to enjoy that fear.” Rosseena gave another wry smile.“I’ve a sneaking admiration for him, he managed to escape from those bitches at Blackhall, and has. Ineeded access to his personal items and papers. Breaking and enteringwas out of the question as it would be a one-off entry and I'd need tocome and go many times. It would also probably involve the police.Likewise posing as a utility worker would only allow me access once. Ithought about buying a set of skeleton keys, but then realized I had noidea where to acquire them or how to use them if I did. I consideredasking a locksmith to open the door for me claiming I'd lost my keysbut then what. Oops...Talk about your lucky shots."'What could happen' he said," said Wendy. "THAT could happen, you idiot. Feathering port prop. Shutting down port engine. David ... she's your airplane. If you land us in the drink, I - am - so - NOT - speaking - to - you."She unbuckled, unstrapped and headed to the back."Come on ladies ... we have work to do."Back at the village, the young man was hoisted on shoulders and carried around the huts. We started a legend alright ... The Legend of How Glooscap. So he probably won’t. Too much to lose and nothing at all to gain by taking it on the lamb,” I stated.“What the fuck are you talking about?” Janet asked.“He has a somewhat stable life. If he runs he has to uproot everything and start over again. Since Roy most likely bought a new AR15 or some such new toy with the beat down money. Having to move would be a real pain. Now on the other side of the coin, he can just stay where he is, and ride out his coming storm.”Saturday morning we found a diner.
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