Chapter 10
The men are in a room with Zoeborh dressed in what is clearly formal wear with the coloring of the kingdom of Briccxon. Karen and Milenas walk in looking glamorous dressed up in beautiful gowns. The guys are very impressed by what they see. John can’t take his eyes off of Milenas as she takes his breath away looking more beautiful then ever. “You look beautiful”, he softly says.
Milenas blushes and whispers, “Thank you.”
“All you boys look so handsome all cleaned up”, says Karen as she walks over to Sal and affectionately straightens his tie and jacket. “Who knew you all could look so good with a little bit of effort put in.” Karen kisses Sal on the cheek after brushing off his shoulders.
“You ain’t looking so bad yourself there ma’ lady”, says Sal twirling Karen around and admiring her. “Shall we?” Sal puts the crook of his arm out and Karen takes it and they start walking to the door. Milenas and John do the same.
“Ahem, aren’t we forgetting something”, says Michael.
“Oh sorry man, I got two arms”, says Sal as he holds up the crook of his other arm.
“Not that”, says Michael, “Our weapons?”
“Oh yeah”, says Karen, “My boomerangs are in Milenas’ room.”
“Your weapons are not needed tonight. I will personally lock them securely in your room for you and will place guards outside”, says Zoeborh with a non-negotiable air.
“We already went through this. We don’t go anywhere without our weapons”, responds Michael with the same air.
“I understand that concept as a warrior. But nobody in attendance tonight including myself will have any weapons. It is custom to attend such affairs unarmed and would be considered disrespectful and hostile to do otherwise. You would not be able to conceal them well in your current attire”, says Zoeborh.
“He speaks the truth”, says Milenas, “Please trust me you are safe here. I know your home world was full of danger but you have nothing to fear with us.”
“I don’t feel comfortable with it, no offense”, says Michael.
“Come on how long has it been since we let our guard down and just had fun”, says John.
Michael looks John squarely in the eyes, “And that’s why we are still alive.”
“But what kind of life is that to live”, retorts John.
“Well my gun still isn’t working so what the hell guess it’s not a big deal to leave it behind.”
“It would be nice to live in a world we can trust in. Maybe tonight can be a first step for that.”
Michael looks down and sighs, “For the record I don’t have a good feeling about it but so be it.”
Milenas walks over and hugs Michael, “Thank you. I promise you will have a great time.” They hand their weapons over to Zoeborh and walk out to the ball.
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