Broken Brakes 11

'So how's your life in Bristol Manor ?' Sil Vester chooses one of the oysters on the silver plate, and shifts the phone to 'hands free'

'Oh Sil ! It's fantastic ! So many things to do !..And the breathtaking surroundings !..This place is awesome ! ' Ara makes butterflies and tulips with her pen in the back of a magazine.

'I'm happy for you, my dear ! They have the most amazing Botanical Garden there!...One of the biggest in the whole world !'

'Yes, I know !...I've been studying a lot...And have made new friends, Sil !..People here are very kind and friendly ...'

'Ha ha ! Good !...Most of them are Subjects, you know ! '

'And what's the difference ?....Blood !..Ha ha !... Some are really hot !'

'What are you talking about ,dear ?... You're not messing around with Subjects, are you ?... For Christ Sake , darling ! It's like F°°°ing rubber dolls ! '

'Really ?...Hmmm.... I don't see it that way!. They're just like you and me. I don't see any 'bloody' difference! Ha ha !'

'Well!... there's a 'bloody' difference ,you know quite well ,I think!... they're only memory vessels. Keep that in mind !'

'What harm can it do me to have some fun while I wait for my 'Prince Charming?... Oh , Sil !... Ha ha !... Please !.... You make me laugh so much ! Ha ha ha !'

'Well!... you never know with these...er.... guys ! Some can be cruel, some can be a pain in the ass...I care for you, you know that!... I'm really concerned.'

'Don't worry, Sil ! Can take care of myself !'

'I wonder !...Look Ara!... You are aware we have in stock, a bright Future for you !'

'I know !... I know !... I KNOW !.... But in the meantime, I'll have fun. OK ?'

'Just be careful ! OK?'

'Yes, Sil...you know I'm always careful... I'm almost a virgin!, he he '

'Yeah! Right ! ...Anyway... You keep out of trouble... Won't you dear ?..I will be visiting you soon.'

'Everything is going to be just fine, Sil ! Everything is going smooth !...'

'See you in a couple of weeks then, Ara !... And don't miss me too much! He he '

'I promise I won't! Ha ha !'

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Ara hangs the receiver, and goes into the bathroom.

She opens a small phial filled with a golden liquid and drops it into a bottle of Scotch. She shakes it and wraps it in a brilliant green paper, and sticks a red ribbon to it.

'Done!'

She smiles to fer lovely reflexion on the mirror. Her shiny red hair glowing, matching the red lip smile.