IC-Chapter 1-Oh You Pretty Things(Kathleen Scott/Barney)

[Mr. Handy]

Bernie laughed. "If it were that easy," he said, "someone would have done it already. You're lucky, though. If you could serve, you'd be draft bait. That's how the Man exploits the poor, by forcing them into the military and making them do his bidding in Vietnam. The draft is just another form of slavery."

The next verse came from the speakers:
No one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is you can't, you know, tune in
But it's all right
That is I think it's not too bad

[Mr Zombie killer]

Kathleen said, "So you saying a woman cannot fight? What were only good for fucking and making babies? Maybe i should get into the kitchen and make you some supper? That's what your saying?"

[Mr. Handy]

"No, babe," said Bernie, "that ain't what I'm saying at all. Women do great things for the revolution, and some can fight just as good as a man. I'm just saying be glad you aren't being forced to fight for the wrong cause."

The music played on:
Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever

[Mr Zombie killer]

Kathleen said, "but it would be wounderful if one of us can get inside that evil army and take it down from the inside. I would be willing. Maybe I should cut my hair and tie my breasts so that they are not noticed. What do you think?"

[Mr. Handy]

"Babe," said Bernie, "there ain't no way you can hide how fine you look. Some of my fellow Panthers do have Army training, and it serves them well. Of course, anyone who volunteers now will be shipped off to Nam before he can do much of anything. But that's a good idea for after this damn war is over."

The song continued:
Always, no sometimes, think it's me
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know I mean a yes
But it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree

[Mr Zombie killer]

Kathleen said, "Don't judge a book by its cover. I could take you down in a hearbeat if I wanted to.'

[Mr. Handy]

Bernie grinned and stood up. "That sounds like a challenge to me," he said. "Think you could take me? Then let's wrestle. We'll see who can pin who first."

The song finished:
Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever

[ImpInTraining]

Barnie closed the books he'd been searching through, done with his investigation on Professor Anderson. He looked around for Maxine to see if she was done as well, and wondered just how many blokes Kathleen had gone and shagged since they split ways.