
> > He looks back at her with a look akin to wonder. His shoulders > > square > > and he sits up straighter in the luxurious seat. "Agreed." He smiles > > > > more naturally at her. "Were you in the military?" > > "No, I was never in military. I had friend from college approach me > after I > left 'BB', knew I could use a new career and a new challenge. He was > right and > I jumped at the opportunity." She smiles, pleased to see him trying to > relax. He smiles in return, then he shakes his head. "I haven't been out of the military long enough to unwind, apparently." He takes a drink and wills himself to push all his troubles aside for the evening. "What challenge did you take up, then?" JR