Lillith stretched, giving a small wince. She pondered for a moment. "If I am, that was the first time."
Brad gave Lillith the strangest look at that one. The woman gave him a playful swat. "Oh, stop that," she laughed. "It was probably something in the food, plus the stress." Smiling lips turned down and Lillith's eyes grew dark. "I don't like it here. Not one bit. Did you know they sent one of those getera to 'serve' Brad last night?"
Brad looked extremely embarrassed. "I pled off because of concern for Lillith's health. She seemed to accept that."
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Jamie glowered over at Tamina, not particularly being a morning person. The glare did not last long. She smiled and snuggled up against her furry companion. "Five more hours?"
"Tamina's finger found a particularly sensitive spot to poke and Jamie lept out of the bed. "I'm up! I'm up!" She looked around, scratching at skinny ribs. "Hey, what did we do with Minudo last night?"