Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:50:30 -0500 From: Subject: The Mentor
The Mentor by K. Nitsua. Copyright 2008 by the author. He hadn't
wanted to come to this conference, but when he saw the hotel
they had booked for the event he started to change his mind.
When the bellboy opened the door for him and they walked in the
room he had to force himself not to gape. As far as he was
concerned it was a palace. There was almost too much space for
one person. He felt guilty about the expense and reminded
himself that it was the university's bill, not his. The bellhop
was chattering on about all of the luxury features of the
establishment. He didn't pay a whole lot of attention until a
phrase caught his ear. "And if you want to keep in shape,
there's our state-of-the-art fitness center, complete with
sauna. Great place to relax and unwind after a workout." "Sounds
good," he replied. He made a mental note to check it out. After
he'd tipped the bellboy and ushered him out he flopped onto the
bed with a sigh of relief. There wa