“Becky is jailbait, you know...”Becky stamped a foot. “I AM NOT! I’m EIGHTEEN! I’m just developing slow!”“Oh, really?” Val locked eyes... with the diminutive spitfire.“Really.” Becky held Val’s eyes for a moment, then winked. No one else could see. “I’ve been around cock. I bet YOU had, too, at my age...”“By eighteen? Certainly. But...”“I was eight. Foster home.”Both males present gasped. Val rubbed her face. “That’s exploitation, of the worst kind. And it’s what I’m trying to prevent, here.”“This. This flashing door leads to the flight control panel and observation room. The control panel at this time is locked shifting all piloting control to me. Any questions you might have can be addressed to me by simply speaking my name aloud."Troy looked at the four beds and said, "Shelia is there any chance these bunks can be changed into one big bed, we are used to sleeping together." Certainly, stand back." With a faint ripple, the four beds became one large one. "Will there be anything else. We talked." It didn't worry you? Nor that others would think you were gay if he was found out?" I don't object to anyone being honest about what their feelings are. If Mark fancied me, and could then accept me as just a friend, I was willing to be his friend." I don't think there are too many guys around here who would be like that." I think that was why Mark was so lonely. In a round about way that is how I got to be with Kyra; his father was going to be suspicious of any male friends Mark got. "You look nice," I said. "That is a great outfit." Thanks; do you want me to wear it to the office on Monday?" Perhaps not on Monday; maybe another day, once you are settled in." Yes; good idea. Please, come in."Tiffany's house wasn't lavish, but it was smart and tidy, with somethingof a retro styling in the d?cor."I can see where your dress style comes from. I like the retro look." Thanks. I think it is clean and bright, without being sterile with someof the current minimalist styles." Tiffany.