I came to understand, a little, how Sean went about acquiring his army of people. It was not a skill I had developed, but it was one I could use. This... sobered me considerably. Sean had some wine, but he seemed level headed, so that was all right. I did not dare upset what little control I still had.Meanwhile, the band wrapped up the set, and filed out, much to my disappointment. I kicked off the heels and got more comfortable. The conversation had worked its way back to Jason and how best to. ”“I follow her to the gates of the netherworlds and beyond. My loyalty to my captain goes beyond any Dai Than tradition or convention. I challenge you if necessary and warn you at the same time never to challenge her.”Har-Hi followed the robe wearing Dai anyway and descended a long flight of stairs after passing through the door arch.They reached a comfortable room that in decor might have been on a Dai Mother. Except for the color scheme. It was not red but purple. And here prominently. . and she's going to make me one in lilac? Oh no pleaseVickie, just make me a plain apron in white. That will be good enoughfor me. Oh, since I am going to have to make her ruffled one then shehas to do the same for me. They're tea aprons? Used at formal settings,yes I see. Yeah, Vickie, making the fancier ones will get us a highergrade too. Shit!"ooo"Do I really have to take ballet Mrs. Taylor? Oh no, she's driving intothe big mall. Er... Mrs. Taylor, do we have to go here. Isn't there. " Mom, your experience with Bikini Beach -- that was the time Billy gotup at three or so in the morning, and caught you coming in naked?"Ellen got a coughing fit. Daisy giggled. "Nobody ever told me that,Mom." I take it Billy told you, Glinda?" Ellen asked."Yeah," answered Glinda."I'm not surprised. But that midnight visit to Bikini Beach was onlythe beginning. We encountered Grandmother just after climbing out. I'monly going to tell what I remember, but as I discovered at the end ofthe.