Someone gave me a soda and I mingled for about an hour, talking to as many of them as I could. There was alcohol available, and some of the girls were... imbibing quite a bit, but I wanted to stay completely sober for this.About an hour after I arrived, the music went off and Sandy stood on a coffee table and called for everyone's attention. "I want to thank everyone for coming to our first official JG get-together. We all know why we're here. Each and every one of us has had some delicious times. He asks for an extra ten per cent on top of his usual fee for such a service. We assume Mr. Dawes will accept this reasonable request.”“I would expect so, but I shall clear it with him and arrange a date for the visit. Has the valuer any dates that would be inconvenient?”“He says he has nothing that cannot be put off. He understands this valuation may take up to a full day of his time.”“Thank you for your efforts. I shall inform you of the next step, A.S.A.P.”“Very well. Goodbye, Jeeves.”I. "The teen knew that couldn't be right. The bus was at least twenty miles from school, as it was its usual circuitous route. He then looked out the window.On the side of the road was a bright green Hum-Vee, with blacked out windows. Standing beside the car was a priest and priestess, dressed bright green uniforms, that matched the Hummer.A murmur swept through the half-full bus, and everyone stared at Carlos.The boy, himself, was mystified. He had never heard of priests abducting people. What. He freed his arm and wrapped it around her shoulder.“So we’ll be buddies, then, okay?”“Yup. And thanks again for understanding.” They found seats (with a clear view of the door), and remarked about the behavior around them.Wes and Terry stopped by. They were all over each other, though and eager to go somewhere else. Terry ‘dragged’ Wes off, saying she wanted to show him the place. They disappeared up the stairs. Si smiled at Frankie and she laughed. “They’ll be fucking their brains out in.