Snippet #990596

"Yeah, I learned a thing or two," Sophie confirmed with an eager nod. "I'd love to join you guys. When?"

As soon as the words left her lips, she remembered the infinitesimal bulge in her belly. A slightly horrified look crossed her face as she unwillingly visualized the results of even one painful strike to her stomach. Then, she sighed and picked at her plate. "On second thought...maybe I shouldn't. You know, I'm not that good, anyway..."

Sophie ground her teeth in frustration. It would take a while to get used to the idea of taking care of her little ankle-biter in the making. She would have to take every precaution possible - in other words, eliminate all the fun from her life. No more junk food, no martial arts...she repressed a sigh. Maybe she could take up knitting.

"Report to the Main Lobby for Orientation. Report to the Main Lobby."

Sophie looked up at the intercom and back down at her food, and her stomach growled violently as if on cue. Suddenly, she wished she had spent less time chatting and more time eating. She scarfed down as much oatmeal as she could before picking up her tray. "Let's get going. I'm ready to see that gym!"