76 Memories From Another Time

"Well, if you ask me, you don't look a day over twenty-five, Ma. I'm jealous of gramps — he sure knows how to pick 'em," said Reed.

Ma laughed and said, "Has Vel' been teaching you his old tricks? That sounds like something he'd say whenever he got into trouble. I can see why he likes you so much…"

"For now though, why don't we move someplace else? My home is just up ahead — I wouldn't want to keep out here in the Woods… Shall we?"

Reed had no reason to reject the offer and he preferred not to get on the bad side of his benefactor's wife, so he did as she asked. He also deeply interested about her and the knowledge she possessed.

The only other person he'd heard of living before the Unification Era was the Holy Pope, but know he'd learned that there were another two people!