Chapter 4: Alterations

“It’s not too late for you and Cruz, but you are responsible for her good behavior. I won’t see her again before she gives birth. Cruz is a treacherous woman, a good fuck with a tasty pussy. Beware!”

“I’ll teach her to mind me and mind her manners. Did you say you’ll see her after she gives birth? Is our Lieutenant Cruz pregnant? How did that happen?”

“Good luck with taming the shrew, Doc. The only niche I assess Cruz fit for, her only value to me and the moon is as a breeder. Or fertilizer. Waste not want not. Rather than waste her, I impregnated her. Here we are. Olé is leading, running in front. You are popular and everyone it seems is anxious to greet you. I’ll leave you to your fan’s tender mercies. Alice will summon you for our next meeting.”

Thinking “Alice. Transport Chichima and me to my playroom. Liaise with Doc Franklin. Assist her and accept her reports of criminal activity. She will make recommendations and suggestions. Treat or veto those as you please. You two decide who to banish. Your vote is weightier. Unless I ask for specific details, it’s expedient you alone manage it. I have worlds to manage. Rely on her but watch her! Despite her threatening to kill me if she disapproves of my actions, I trust her and her judgment. I can’t be bothered with policing petty crooks. She’s the cop! You’re the judge, warden, and executioner.”

Petite Chichima, clutching Bob’s head to her tiny bosom, vanished.

“Hey, pal! Did you ever see such a club? There must be more than a thousand people in here and most of them are like me! Incredible!”

“Congratulations dad. You now have more than enough sons to make a sports team, I suspect you can make your own league. Who is this delightful creature hanging on your arm? Where’s Bella?”

“This is Rusty. Bellas are a dime a dozen in here. Rusty is the only redhead here and stop drooling Doc. Rusty is straight heterodox.”

“Are you sure? Maybe you mean heterosexual? Heterodox means nonconformist, different from normal.”

“Yeah, thanks for the correction, Doc. You’re heterodox, Rusty is heterosexual.”

“Hi, I’m Rusty Benson. Olé is correct so far as he goes. I’ve never been attracted to women in my past. My experiences are exclusively heterosexual. Until now, I never met a woman I was interested in.”

Everyone in earshot laughed except Olé who angrily stomped away.

“I think I damaged his ego.”

“It’s impossible to even dent Olé’s ego. Wounded his pride maybe.”

“Looks like he found solace with a Bella.”

“That’s THE Bella, the original. She’s wearing the same dress she traveled in when we were abducted. The other Bellas are her clones in various uniforms. You’re an original Rusty. What’s your job?”

“Mining engineer, Geologist, Volcanist, Spelunker, and Prospector.”

“Prospecting for minerals on the moon? What are you specifically seeking? Don’t say diamonds, gold, or pearls, I won’t believe you.”

“Well, that’s an odd attitude. Olé crudely hinted you enjoy pearl diving. I have a big old pearl when it’s aroused.”

“Hello. I am your new aide Alice. If you don’t like how I just modified your clitoris, I can return it to normal, original, anytime you choose. Just think ALICE if you need anything.”

“Ugh! Gawd! My pearl is aroused too. Slide around beside me and check it out. Feel along my thigh. What do you think? Impressed?”

“My Gawd, Doc, you have a huge cock! You’re a man!”

“No, I assure you I’m a real woman and I gave birth to a son. Proof I am not a man. That’s my clit you’re fondling through my pants. You better stop before things get out of hand.”

“You will think I’m crazy and shameless for suggesting this.”

“Suggesting what?”

“We’re among friends, right? Would anyone be too terribly offended if we succumb to spontaneity and fuck in public, here on the table?”

“We might be barred from this club hereafter. Do any alternative clubs exist to go to if we’re outlawed? I like you but I like my beer too!”

“I am going to the ladies. Will you come with me?”

“Not until this tent-pole subsides. Walking with an obvious woody would be too embarrassing. People might doubt I’m a woman.”

“Okay, we can talk and wait until it lies down and behaves. What shall we talk about?”