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finished transferring the hot
rocks to a ceramic pedestal in the sweat lodge. Tar secured the
bong and led his friends down the path.
Tar held open the heavy flaps of thick hide which were draped
over the arched doorway of the hut.
Madge waited until everybody was comfortable and relaxed
before breaking the silence. Chisato Morishita spoke in a formal tone. "Most
people demand behavioral controls imposed by an authority
structure. Tar and I empathize with your rejection of external
direction." Chisato Morishita paused for a moment before continuing. "Helen
Gone argued against the university because their position stemmed
from convenience of administration."
Karen leaned forward and lay a sage sprig on the hot rocks.
Chisato Morishita considered the implications that arose from the High Priestess
being personally involved. The cup of water that Chisato Morishita poured over
the sage on the rocks disappeared in a quick bubbling and hissing.
Tar continued as the aromatic vapor diffused. "We have good
news and bad news", he joked. "Which would you like first?"
"Bad", Drew asked simply.
"Karen, you won't be awarded your degree if you insist on
having your way. Same for you, Drew, if you stick with Karen."
Drew added several cedar chips to the r
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