But then the new Emperor came to power and started cleaning up Illakia morally. About a year ago, prostitution had been outlawed (for the woman), so ...had public nudity and curfews and the such had been introduced, making life doubly harder for poor women as poll taxes and clothes taxes went up at the same time. Most, like Kit, continue under the radar, risking the punishment, and who can blame her really. But I was scared; I had seen too many good girls from these streets been strung up. Were they your parents?"Surprised I answered, "Yes, Angelina and David. Did you know them?" They lived next to Abe and Alice for about three months. Then her family showed up, three cousins or brothers were going to kill David and take her home. Your dad put them all in the hospital. A few days later, five more showed up, and it was a shootout, just like Steve and the Barlows. Your folks left after that happened, telling us it was to protect the rest of us. Another group of men showed up later,. You are the key to survival for us all young one. Stay alive until the time comes for you to complete your destiny. He said to Adrien. He then turned and looked at me again with those big black eyes. This environment on your world is the safest place for you to be. The creatures will not attempt to chance the temperatures here to eliminate life. You must get to this environment to ensure survival. He told me just before he turned back to Adrien. The alien raised his finger and touched Adrien on. The charge was instantly approved.At that point everything was wrapped with the greatest care, and Ann called down to have Chad’s car brought around. Enlisting the aid of some salesgirls, they trooped down to the waiting car. There Chad activated the car’s Easy-Pack feature. The hard top came up partially from its “nest” behind the seats to provide easy access to the storage area in the rear. Both the dress and the coat were carefully laid in place and they closed it up, taking the remaining.