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121replied. %u201cLet me get you a drink. What would you like?%u201d%u201cA whisky, please.%u201dThey took their drinks, knocked them back, exchanged comms details and left together to go separate ways outside.Kyle walked rather than rode in one of the numerous taxis. The street heaved with people and different alien types, many of a shape and form he%u2019d never witnessed before. He remained aware that the streets were not without danger. The cities were un-policed and where pickpockets were numerous as well as muggers. He passed a line of females wearing clothes that became transparent as soon as you looked at them. One of them stepped forward and blocked his passage. %u201cHey, soldier. Not so fast.%u201d%u201cHow do you know I%u2019m, a soldier?%u201d he asked.%u201cWhy, honey. It%u2019s written all over you. The way you walk. The way your eyes are scanning, looking out for trouble, and your muscular body and battle scarred thighs.%u201dHow did she know of his wounds there?%u201cOh. Kyle darling. I can see much more than that.%u201d%u201cHow do you mean?%u201d he challenged, realising her clothes did not go transparent.%u201cI can see a valve in your heart is in imminent danger of failing. I advise you to get it seen to sooner than later,%u201d she said.%u201cI don%u2019t understand. What%u2019s your business? Are you a prostitute?%u201dHer face took on the expression of one that had been insulted. %u201cMe? A cheap woman like these whores behind me. No, no, no, dear Kyle. I am a princess that is enslaved and held captive by evil men.%u201d%u201cI am afraid I don%u2019t understand. He told her. %u201cWhat evil men?%u201d%u201cThose coming over the from the other side of the street to rob you The Brothel Amongst The Stars