The cloud of dust was still lazily floating away. There was no sign of Maren’s shuttle as they landed beside the larger security shuttle. They hasti...ly exited the shuttle and scrambled down the steep path leading to the cave. Angela went into the security shuttle and grabbed a stabilizer disk, suspecting they would be needing it.Near the entrance to the cave, they found Maren unresponsive and covered in blood with her arm and leg bent at an unnatural angle. Liyana started crying as Rayven rushed. “And what are you doing?” I asked with an unnaturally calm voice. “Examining you face. Your nose is slightly crooked, but otherwise your features are nice. Don’t move or I may gouge your eyes out by accident.” I complied. I enjoyed the soft touches of her palms. “It’s strange,” I said. “What?” “What you are doing.” “I haven’t done anything yet. I just examine you.” “And what’s you conclusion?” “I haven’t come to a conclusion yet. I have to check if you are potbellied first.” “I’m not,. " Shit, woman! Don't rub it in!" Kurt hollered, "HEY!" Yes Big Stick?" Two Voices responded."I want a beer. I know what I need to brew it and I'm willing to wait for it to ferment, but it's going to have to be either bottled or we drink it all at once." Kurt pondered the subject for a bit, "Joanne, ask Jo to call a town meeting, please."Joanne did. Jo did. The deal was put to a vote. The family was all for it but the tribe didn't have a clue."Beer?" asked Lone Tree, "what's beer?" Oh, shit,". They even found time to doze a little, to recover so they could make love again.It was perceived as eight hours, but it seemed a lot less when they finally had to get out of bed and dress. "Back to the rat races," she said."Back to those things we have to do," he replied, "not what we want to do."Hand-in-hand they walked back to the door. There he took her in his arms. "We have to do this again, and soon."She leaned her head against his shoulder. In the last few hours she'd decided that she was.