Rather than sticking near the other Tandorian ships, I’d like to venture far from them and well into unexplored Zssizliq space.”“If we do that, ...we’ll have no support if attacked!”but our mission is pointless if we never encounter the enemy. Remaining where it’s safe makes it unlikely we’ll face any opposition. We also don’t need to actively engage our foes. We only have to get near enough for them to scan us to test whether we’re able to withstand their mental probes. Once they’re aware of us,. I turned off the ringer and didn't answer it. I knew that I couldn't keep dodging her phone calls and immediately an e-mail from her appeared in my inbox. It said 'we have to talk' I didn't fancy being told that I was being passed over for a younger, slimmer, more beautiful lover. I left the office and headed for the photocopier. Half way down the corridor, whom should I see, but Sophie. For a second, my blood ran cold and I felt sick. I summoned up my courage and dignity, holding my head up as. The one to the right, I’m sure, is the bathroom and I am fairly certain that you wouldn’t be in there without a light on. This all has to start at some point. So I make my way down the hall…The bedroom is empty, the bed is covered with a few clothes but there are no blankets on it. I lower the knife and quickly fold it in and slide it on to my belt. I look around and this room seems suitable for what I have in mind...but you aren’t in it. I now know that you are either upstairs, a room. I called her on the way back to the hotel and told her that I wanted to take a shower and then maybe we would just have room service bring dinner in to us tonight. She agreed and said she was looking forward to my return. I was working on getting my card to work in the door when Jessi opened it. There she stood in my white dress shirt. She had her hair pulled back into a loose ponytail and she held an ice-cold beer in her hand. “Thought you might like this”“Thanks baby, I always enjoy a cold.