Devina: Finds a new home


    Yeah, he hit the ground hard enough to produce a splat of blood.


    It''s over. Why didn''t I do this when it all started?


    I can''t go anywhere anyway, so they might as well just leave me here.


    Is that all? They just kick me out? Whatever.


    What do I do? What do I want to do?


    Not much.


    Strange, in a city this size there should be lots more. But, so what.


    Tastes like cardboard. But who cares.


    I think I had better leave that to when Francesca herself decides to talk about it.


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    Adalace: Arranges an expedition


    My plan is working! So far.


    This is embarrassing, hurry through it.


    not describe this, this..."


    If she doesn''t want to go then there''s no point in me arranging it, is there? Well, there is, but it can wait.


    Deep breath here.


    Or even four!


    Make sure she doesn''t think that anything weird might be going on!


    So there''ll be Maggie with us, also! See, nothing weird going on. And who cares what the boys think about it.


    She agreed! She agreed!


    Hee hee hee! There are wheels within wheels for my little plan!


    So nice to show off, so nice to have her impressed.


    Another deep breath here. Now I have to get the rest on board.


    Now, tackle Teylon first. Mid strength smile, since I don''t think he falls for my cute display any more.


    Next, Maggie. More serious expression, but still smiling.


    Now, Leroy. Big friendly smile, lean towards him.


    Erasyl is a push over. Three lovely girls and a handsome boy. No problems! But, to be sure, I give him a full power smile.


    Of course, this time there will not be any need for his ability. Thankfully.


    Hopefully there will be no problems.


    Kilobytes. I mean, you couldn''t do any programming with such a microscopic memory footprint. But, they had to start somewhere!"


    Although it would be nice to have it on my bookcase.


    Now comes the difficult part.


    Teylon looks as if he is about to burst out laughing. Well, here goes.


    Whew. They''re all on board. I can find my VIC-20, and spend three (or maybe even four!) days living with Sarsaparilla. Oh, plus the others, of course.


    This tale has been unlawfully obtained from Royal Road. If you discover it on Amazon, kindly report it.<hr>Sarawatch: Hears about the trip plans


    It''s still a pity he''s not available.


    <hr>Leroy: Travelling across Mars with the others


    This is exciting. I haven''t been on a group outing since my junior school days. Which didn''t work out too well, but let''s not dwell on that.


    I know I should walk to get my exercise, but to hell with that, I''m flying!


    I can sit on a bench and saviour the anticipation - what, Erasyl and Maggie are also arriving early?


    Ooh, together! I bet Adalace planned this trip just to get some time with Sarsaparilla.


    Teylon''s giving a pretty good imitation of a responsible teacher.


    Will the computer accept this? Or will it cross check to make sure that the chief driver is also nominated leader?


    Maggie is right, Teylon really is a con man.


    Except when that angel of his makes him be honest.


    Yeah, did he? Maybe I can learn something about how to get a girlfriend? Leroy turned his head to Teylon in anticipation.


    Maggie is definitely the cynical one amongst us.


    What bullshit! I''m going to be better than that! Leroy was almost smirking.


    Oh shit, shit, shit. I was bullying, wasn''t I? I broke my promise to myself, never act like a bully. Shit.


    And what''s with the red hot mini poker?


    Shit, don''t give myself away! Keep control of myself! Is that a good enough explanation to satisfy their questions?