Captain Flynt was up half-hour before his alarm went off. He carefully listened to the strange subtle vibrations that awakened him-- but that wasn't sound; those were gravity waves! He threw on his clothes, rushed outside and couldn't believe his eyes! Half the early morning sky was blocked by a vessel the size of a small city! If this was an invasion, running would be futile, he thought. The enormous ship aimed itself straight for his farm and with pinpoint precision came to a stop less than a meter above the fluffy grass. Moments later a stair unfolded from a hatch and a figure casually walked out. It was Piranna, with Lamora right behind her! "Flynt! So when does this party start?" "Captain, please excuse my daughter's poor manners," Lamora cut in. "Lamora!" Flynt stuttered, "I ... I wasn't expecting you to show up at all ... well ... this is a pleasant surprise! And this?" he said, pointing up at the enormous ship. Piranna interrupted, "You disapprove of my ride?" "Um ... are you sure it's big enough to hold all your luggage?" said Flynt. "Haha, you jest ... I like that!" said Piranna, "but if we are causing you inconvenience we can leave." "Oh no, please, we'd love to have you here. We are just getting all the preparations ready. You may join us for breakfast soon; and the main meal and ceremony will start about 5 hours after that." And Flynt went on to have the most extraordinary birthday party he'd ever had, while his neighbors had a day they would never forget. ------------------ (AI input, PSP and manual postwork)