<em>- Bo ready for bed -</em><br/><br/>Bo acknowledged Mari's words of thanks with a nod and Nicci's with a warm smile.  He didn't normally require much sleep, but had to admit that he was unusually tired for so early in the evening.  So much had happened this day.  From the moment he set foot in the house, it seemed to be a non-stop roller coaster ride of emotions, desires, and uncertainties.  He wasn't use to being off-balance quite so often.<br/><br/>Years of training and putting that training to use had taught him to follow his instincts, to make decisions quickly and act on them.  But here, in this house, his instincts seemed ... off.  He wasn't quite sure what to make of the situation just yet.  Only time would tell if he was right for this lifestyle.  As he stood alongside Nicci and glanced around at the other four individuals, he knew one thing for sure, he already adored the women.  They each had such special qualities.  And while Marcus may not have led men into combat, he had an inner strength and surety of purpose that Bo recognized.  Bo was already developing a respect for Marcus, and he was looking forward to building on that in the days to come.<br/><br/>It had indeed been a long first day.  Bo took a quick glance at his wrist then recalled that he had left his watch in his bedroom.  The girls talked about going for a run in the morning, but Bo doubted that they'd be up as early as he, so he kept quiet regarding his own plans.  Besides, that was traditionally his time to think and be alone.<br/><br/>Bo looked to Marcus and said, "Well, my friend, I believe we've been excused."  Then addressing the three ladies as one, "Ladies, thank you for tonight.  I look forward to seeing ya'll at breakfast."  He casually met each woman's gaze as he spoke.  And with that, he headed for the door, his eyes lingering for just a moment longer on Nicci as he turned.