Planet-side, as had become habit, Kilgore intercepted the MIL officer heading for the chairman’s office with a frown. “The chairman asked not to b...e disturbed unless absolutely necessary. Is there something I can assist you with?” “Off squelch, mouthpiece. I lack time for meddling today. I need the chairman immediately. Wake him, sober him, get him off his mistress, I don’t care.” “Great men need sleep, drink, and fond attention,” Kilgore calmly reminded. “My instructions were to have specific. "Sam, I don't think I'm going to be singing too many Schaunards from now on."He broke into a huge grin. "Tell me about it, buddy! I saw the Traviata review from here and got a little confused, couldn't figure out how Marko got back in and what he was doing singing brilliantly; the man's a journeyman. Then I saw the other piece and it all came clear; you were the one who sang the ass off it, and I couldn't have been happier. But they didn't change the fucking program, did they?" No, they just. I’m a Filipina, and I considered myself a believer. I saw the appropriateness of Bible verses in lots of situations in my daily life. My FB posts often had a Bible verse as a caption. I’m tolerant of other peoples’ orientation, but I had strict standards for my own behavior. I believed marriage is for life and should come before sex and that sex should only be between one man and one woman. I was sure I would be a virgin on my wedding night.Apparently, I physically matured more slowly than most. Now that our own vessel has been completed sufficient to allow us to live aboard and travel it is necessary to meet with them one last time," Mev answered."You have foreseen this?" Shina asked, already knowing somewhat about the precognitive powers of the High Lords."Yes," Mev answered without elaborating."Then I suppose we should proceed," Shina said. She was feeling a little anxious about leaving her planet for the first time, yet she also remembered Basak and knew the necessity of it.Mev.