#odyssey

"Earl is exceptional." August observes.

"He's strange, but yeah" She chuyckles "And he makes Zara happy. They're honest with each other" Flush of guilt?

"Honesty is vital in a relationship. I have found."

THERE she winces "Yeah"

August pauses in their stroll and turns to her. "Tziporah.... My tradition finds value in unburdening oneself to another, and receiving forgiveness from them. And, when possible, correcting the wrong we may have done others. Is there something you wish to say?"

"Remember that floozie disguise thing sis had ?"

He blinks. "Ah. Yes."

" I found it, and tried to use it to free sis. I had something of an adventure... and... uhm.. met a guy, but not as who I am" SHeepsih "He really seemed smitten"

A pause. "Are you saying... ah, forgive me but... you put that...disguise... on yourself? And, ah, met someone?"

BLUSH "YUP."

"I see. And... you have some regret for the disguise?"

"Yes. I.. managed to get a mission done but... I played with a really nice guy's affections. A CUTE Nice guy" She admits

"And, ah... pardon the question but... you said he seemed smitten. Do you reciprocate the feeling?"

A blush again fills her face "I barely know the guy but... uhm. Butterflies in the tummy yes"

"And what do you think you should do?"

"If I'm smart wait to go home and never spea kof this again, and feel guilty like a cheap tramp for a year until it gets better."

August lets that idea lay there a minute.

"It WILL get better right?"

"Hope is one of the greatest blessings we have."

She cringes "If Zara finds out I seduced a guy to help her I think she'll be livid even if she's impressed"

"Aahhh..." he pinks a bit "Then, ah, I suppose we must hope she doesn't find out."

"Well, I didn't seduce him ALL the way"