It had been way too long since Jack and I had a day together. With all the training the geezers were subjecting me to, and his work, and the classes during the day, we only saw each other at night. Which is nice, but it made me feel like our relationship was reverting to the pattern that led to our breakup (except last time Jack had also been spying on me). So, once my magic was completely exhausted on the Major's overly enthusiastic training session, I pointed out I couldn't practice anymore magic. They conceded the point. Maybe I should use magic in the training sessions more intensely, exhausting it every session. Then they'll leave me alone quicker. Since it was summer, we went for a walk in the park, then rowed in one of those rental boats on the river, where I enjoyed watching his

