" my sister laughed.It was as though a load had suddenly been lifted from our shoulders, with a grin Lucy stood up and declared that she was going to ...'freshen up' while I poured the chilled wine I'd find in the fridge. Sure enough there was a bottle of white wine in the fridge and I poured us both a large glassful which I carried through to the living room, about ten minutes later Lucy joined me again, she'd certainly freshened herself up though she still had a little redness around the eyes,. I whistled as she playfully twirled on her black strappy shoes with 6 inch heels. The high heel pushed her height up to 5' 8." She was sill three inches shorter than me. I was surprised she could spin so gracefully on heels that high without falling down.Her legs were encased in black silk hosiery which I hoped were thigh-high stockings instead of pantyhose. Her elegant black dress was washed silk crepe that had graceful lines and subtle detailing. It had a deep V at the neck that tastefully. "And let him know I request admittance to the grounds with the men who guard Lady Eslada."The guard snapped to attention and hastened back to send one of his group. After Jorgarn had given them an overview of the situation, Pernice turned to head back to the farm to get Eslada but Renoit put out a hand."If there is still a battle ahead, you are of more value here than there," he said. "Your sword work is twice mine and I would prefer you be by Jorgarn's side should the need arise. I will return. "Four people with what... twenty eight bars to split between them? That gives them seven bars each," I said."Less than the pirates got," said Lila, "but what the heck." Yeah," I said, feeling a big grin spread over my face. "So where are they now?" Apparently the ship took a beating. At the moment it's at their maintenance depot," said Candy."Which is where?" I asked."Beta three," she said."Right! Let's go, then," I said."What are we going to do once we get there?" asked Lila. "We can't just.