51. DOING THE BESHKAN

The men of the Universal House of Justice returned and resumed their positions at the spectacular nine pointed star table.

50. SAY AAH

Tension and confusion in the House. The members expressed their hurt-felt puzzlement.

49. CONCEIVE

ABM James Jones knelt eagerly beside his Stream screen. He fidgeted with the controls whilst keeping an eye and an ear glued to the fuzzy display.

“Hello. Hello. Can you hear me on your side?”

48. THE APOSTINAL ILLUSION

Just in time

Things aren’t always as they seem. If there are gaps we will gladly fill them in.

47. FIGHTING TALK

Having watched his copter cab ascend into the night, Brian Pain swiveled towards the seven or eight steps that led to James Jones’ apartment block. He was reminded of a favourite story; someday the rulers of the world would walk up through the terraces on Mount Carmel to pay homage to the Báb. No doubt that would be the day when the Faith would rule the world through the loving leadership of the Universal House of Justice… allowing Heaven to be brought forth on Earth.

46. HOUSE AND PAIN

“I strongly suspect the Apostinals. They are behind this. The half-truths; the clever use of technology; the unspeakable vulgarity and hatred; it has the smell of them. No doubt about it, this is a very well marshaled and well resourced venture. If it wasn’t for the anonymity I’d swear it was the work of the Edinburgh crew.”

45. TWO TITS FOR A TAT

Mark McGuire took a long, deep lungful of air. He gently rested his skull on his back. He relaxed his chest causing his cheeks to bloat. As he left go of his lips his breath punctured through and escaped to the ceiling. After a few seconds he felt an uncomfortable strain on his neck and, slowly stretching the muscles, returned his head to its normal position.

44. REALLY

[Tony, PA]:

“Come on in everybody and let me introduce you.

43. MAKING A STANDPOINT

10 am. Thursday 22^th October 2048. Mark McGuire’s palatial office, 53rd at Third, Manhatton.

42. AFTERMATH

Horsham was the spot people turned to in the week that followed Layla’s controversial victory. They partied like it was 1999, which of course it was.