Re: Tyler's Isle
"Ok, who's the last four presidents, cause I'm thinking none of us are from the same world. For me its, James Webb, Lamar Alexander, Patrick Buchanan, and Dukakis. And the year is 2010. I'm a second string National Football League lineman, on the bench right now because my back is acting up." Rich says.
Lucy accepts the kiss with a hug, and straightens up.
"Lucy Randall, IT Girl om the ground for the round-trip to Saturn Mission. President is Reagan, before that was LBJ who no one liked, and then JFK for two terms, and Ike. I don't know much of use...I mean, I know how to code in Cobol and Fortran, a bit, and how to activate a nuclear propulsion device.....I had the best fireworks display for my Sweet Sixteen two years ago."
Rich is staring at her with his mouth open over her head, and he mouths at you 'atomic bomb fireworks? Are they nuts?'
"The last American president was FDR. Since then the west coast has been governed by the governors appointed by the Emperor." He lists off a number of names. "I have basic combat training, and judicial training. My sensei says my sword skills are 'acceptable'. If i meet him again, he will be gravely dissapointed in me for underestimating a cane." He flickers a smile. "I do have a good memory for poetry, and my tea ceremony is said to be 'quite good'.'