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“At home, my mother and father were very open about what I did and what I wore, and they both wore earrings. So, when I said I wanted to wear earrings, they had no problem with that, and I’ve been wearing them ever since.”
    Annabelle smiled up at me and said, “I like you. You’re not like the mean old boys we have around here.”
    I gave her a hug and kissed her cheek. “Thank you. That’s very kind.”
    They had a thousand questions, and I answered them all quite candidly, even though that navy woman was quietly following us and seemed to be taking mental note of everything I said. I did not want to scare my new friends, but I kept an eye on her just in case. Her emotions showed that she was harmless, so I didn’t worry much. Time passed quickly, and soon the children were called inside. I told them I would be in shortly.
    After they went inside, I turned to the woman who was sitting on the bench again and said, “Please tell Admiral Bates that I’m in town and that I would like to see him at his earliest convenience, maybe Wednesday.” Then I turned and walked inside. The woman never moved, and her face never changed expression, but my empathy told me her feelings screamed, “How did he know?”
    I went up to my room. Mrs. Crain came up with Johnny. He looked sad, but he was very happy inside. Most confusing. Mrs. Crain wanted to check on me to be sure I had everything I needed.
    After she left, I did a little testing with my equipment and set my proximity detector on automatic. Then I took a bath and went to bed. Tomorrow is going to be an interesting day. I’ll bet that in a town this size, everyone knows everything that is said and done. I’d already planned not to hide any normal stuff about myself. I found out early in life that it only makes things worse. As my daddy once told me, “Either they accept you or not; it’s their choice.”

    The big Gray ordered, “Hold there!”
    Everything physical went black, but my senses were becoming stronger, and they were far more acute than normal physical abilities. I could sense everything and everyone, including the electronics attached to this tank.
    The Green said, “Yes, master?”
    “I am trying to understand these humans, and I am finding it difficult. Why would this woman be surprised that the boy knew that she was from his military? I know they are not color coded at birth, as we are, and she is not wearing a uniform, but she should have a mark, something that shows she is better than the others.”
    “Master, most humans do not consider someone in the military as being any better than anyone else. Master, your mouth is hanging open. I do not see why you would be surprised. Even with our own race, only Gray thinks that Gray is better than everyone else.”
    “We do not think that we are better than everyone else! Just most everyone else.”
    “Still, master, it does seem that the humans feel that they are all equal in some ways. They are not born, marked, and trained as military. They volunteer to be military for a small portion of their lives.”
    “Green, think a little harder! How can a military have given us so many problems when they cannot keep their people more than a few years? I am beginning to believe that you understand these humans wrong! Continue.”

Chapter 5
Dying to Make Friends
    T he next day, a Tuesday, I was up early and eager to go outside. My main plan called for obtaining as much nongovernmental help as possible, so finding out about the town was essential. I would use this day to prepare for meeting with the admiral, and that meant knowing what local resources I could count on. I had received a call from a general in the army who offered a lot of help if I would let him use some of my land, but that went against having no government influence. Still, I would keep it in mind in case it was needed.
    Mrs. Crain had a wonderful breakfast ready for me, and I ate alone, as her children were already up and doing their chores.