Thrusting the bag of money at the man his mouth dropped open. “You can tell your ... master that I will not accept this. I am no prostitute that he ...can buy!”“I ... but ... you ... no... !” Was all the man managed to get out as I turned immediately walking away. Still seething I heard the man start to run after me. “Mam please! This was a gift nothing was expected for it!”Whirling I growled at the man as he stopped rapidly backing away from me. “I DO NOT WANT gifts! Tell him I am not for sale no. No matter the matrix I use, they, over time, usually outscore me. However, I feel that my human crews will likewise overcome the aliens, should it come to a space battle – if you are all sufficiently trained. So, I can, and will, gladly incorporate you and your sister-wives into my fighting crew, but it is time to begin practice – past time.”The Clan Queen smiled as she sipped her lemonade. “Selina and I made what I feel was an excellent team, but I have no idea how I will do as a Gunner. I do. I was light headed. I am so sorry Mom. Please dont be mad. I promise to be good again. I wont be bad anymore. You can trust me. said Valerie. Did you use protection? Did he wear a condom? said her Mother. No! He told me he did not like the way they felt. Then the condom fell off of his tiny dick. said Valerie. Did you know how to put it on? Dont they teach that in Sex Ed anymore? said her Mother. No! Budget cuts. I never learned. Dont be mad. It wont happen again Mom. I promise to be good. said. David, feeling lazy, used the row of machines that exercised every muscle group, finishing twenty minutes later. Flint was riding a stationary bicycle, and for the first time, David noticed the jagged scars on Flint's left leg. From what David could see, a piece of shrapnel had penetrated his calf, and two other pieces tore up his thigh.David nodded at the scars and said, "Would further surgery help?" Yes, but it'd be expensive, and the improvement would be slight. If it'd take me to one.