James quickly set about straightening his uniform. There had been quite a bit of debate about the uniform. Yvette wanted James to wear the rank insign...ia of a Major, but James repeatedly pointed out that no one on the planet had an official rank or the authorization to give another citizen a rank. He insisted that putting rank tabs on the uniform would only escalate the confrontation he was predicting for the initial meeting.He finished fidgeting and then it looked like he and Yvette had. We weren’t the only ones taking the opportunity to leave, but it wasn’t congested and we didn’t meet anyone coming in. An hour of motoring directly into the teeth of the east-south-easterly wind, we were three miles offshore and hoisting sail. I made our course north of east under sail in order to get well off the coast. Close-hauled, we were making about four knots – pretty good, really – but it was two full days before we were making significant progress towards our intended destination. The. B. I. here are my credentials." Very good. I guess I should be thankful that the government is picking up the medical bill but isn't it blowing our cover?" No, it is a request from the Italian government. The good Count put some pressure on to help you out ... Of course we caved into their demand. I hope that your abrupt departure was mainly because of your successful conclusion at the good Count's estate?" We did succeed but the ladies have had an extremely difficult time. I think it will take. “Mmm, yes. It has been so long since I've enjoyed a human.”My stomach lurched as we swiftly descended. I squirmed, a little afraid, but the giganraneae held me with four of her eight hands. I was pressed against her abdomen. I would be safe. The giganraneae wouldn't want me harmed. She wanted to love me and mate with me.There was a part of me that thought that was a bad idea. I wish I could remember why. It was all foggy in my mind.“Here we are, poppin,” chittered the giganraneae.My silk cocoon.