"That may not happen Mark, people won't understand." The Voice sighed. "Megan knows that too Mark ,that's why she backed off from us. She's giving us the chance to succeed in life."

"But..." I started.

"Mark we have the rest of our lives to figure that out. Today is only about one thing."

"Lex Talionis." I whispered.

"Amen. Now let's get ready Mark."

I sighed and went and took a shower after which, at the urging of the Voice, I shaved off my beard. As I stared into the mirror, carefully using the straight edge razor under my chin, the Voice explained why;

"We want him to recognize us today...