Chapter 108

“Ooo ... asshole.”

<Recognition ... a legend in my own mind>

We lost it.

“You...” she nodded at Raul. “ ... are very funny ... in an American comedian kind of way.”

<What’s that supposed to mean?>

“American comedians are generally insulting ... unless they’re gross.”

<So ... aren’t they all?>

“No ... Brits are funny without denigrating the ancestors of the audience.”

<Ooo ... Monty Python’s Flying Circus.>

She reached over and shut down her console.

“That settles it,” She turned to me, “You drove.” A blunt factual statement.

“Yes, why?”

“You are driving ... I have a feeling we are going to be friends ... if not you ... for sure your cat.”

She turned and focused on Raul, “I expect you to keep me company while Tyche is at school.”

“Umh ... I’m not in high school”

“You’re not?”

“No ... I’m a Junior/Senior at UT.”

“Sixteen?”

<Yup ... she is.>

“How do you know?”

<I go to class with her.>

“Don’t the professors object?”

<A couple did ... I’m a Registered Emotional Support Animal ... same as the purse puppies ... but not guide dogs. When in class I am respectful, quiet ... trained ... I do NOT go potty where I am disruptive. I, at least, bury my leavings.>

“What does the government say?”

<I can’t fly commercial.>