"You ply me with fantastic pizza and juicy murders to get me to open up about myself, Chinese food and demented notes to get me to go to bed with you ...and chocolate milk shakes and autopsy reports to get me to be a good girl and go home," she poked a finger in his chest, "not to the meeting where I should be as your partner on this case." She dug the finger a little deeper. "If you consider me your equal, that's where I should be. Not at home like the little woman who needs to be pampered and. "That's not fair at all."Zack chuckled. "Not my fault you always go that way."His friend bit the inside of his cheek, and focused on... nothing, that Renee could see, but he continued clicking furiously upon the controller.Of course, she realized. They were playing a game and using their eyes' display for a screen. Claude would never have bothered utilizing the technology like that. He probably hadn't considered knowledge of game playing worthwhile.Renee watched as the two grew slack-jawed,. "So, Derrick finally cut you loose?" In a manner of speaking."I filled her in on Derrick's conditions. She laughed diabolically."Well, you wanted to know what it felt like to be pretty, right?" Careful what you wish for," I sighed.I got up, and looked around for my boy clothes. I couldn't find them."Where are my clothes?"Michelle grinned."I hid them." Oh, c'mon, dude. Enough with the games," I complained.Michelle stood up, came to me, and ran her fingers through my hair, and pouted."But I like. Keep the peace with my men and family or return any trouble-makers to Convey. That is the deal."Hajin trusted this man or he wouldn't have introduced him to me. I felt fate had dealt me a good hand, experienced hunters and women accustomed to a less spoiled life, having to travel like nomads with the mercenary company.Bonsel smiled and responded, "Works well for us; it's a bargain," reaching out to grip my forearm.Hajin said, "I'll make the arrangements, Lady Derwen," bowing and leaving with.