“I’ll make sure she abides by it,” Liu said. “And if she doesn’t, you have our permission to handle it anyway you see fit.” “I’ll ke...ep that in mind, Mrs. Baker and I will,” he responded. Finally, after 20 minutes, which felt more like 20 hours, mom and dad said their goodbyes. Now it was just me and Liu for the next three days. “Not for anything, Liu, but I’m 17 and really don’t need you to babysit me,” I reminded him as I sat on the kitchen counter sucking on a Popsicle. “Apparently, your. Her black hair was tied behind her and over that was tied a triangular scarf of thin cotton cloth that covered the crown of her head. Her eyes were hidden behind glasses with thick black frames. She wore no makeup or jewelry, except for her watch and a thin gold chain with a chai hanging from it. If she were quizzed on her mode of dress she would say that it was designed for comfort. In reality, she clothed herself that way to show her nonconformity with the established fashion, and those who. He could not sense their minds the same way he could sense hers, so he was at a loss for what to do, but he had to act quickly.He racked his brain; she had disconnected her ship's computer using its parts for the communicator, so no help there. Suddenly, he thought of her translator. She had it with her all the time. He felt for its presence; yes she had it with her! Holding his breath he sent a question to it, knowing it would translate what he instructed. Can you take the one standing over. "Give me your phone right now," she said standing up from the couch. She was wearing her blue PJ shorts and a yellow vest, she looked incredible."Gina, you think the only copy I have is on my phone? Don't be stupid."She ran a frustrated hand through her hair."Mike, listen, I need you to delete those pictures. What do you want me to do?" That's a very good question, Gina. How about you start by not being such a brat all the time?" Fine, I'll work on my attitude, I know I can be kind of a bitch.
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