Allan mentally smiled when she laughed at his line.<em>So, she's not an ice bitch...that's good.</em>He also noted that she shook her head slightly, and was now only sneaking glances at him.  Her question provided him an in without sounding too forward.<br/><br/>"I have four siblings, an older sister, two younger sisters, and a younger brother.  Until I volunteered, I was in line to take over the family farm - but now that's a duty that I fear will fall to my brother."<br/><br/><em>Now, easy does it...</em><br/><br/>"Marty, I'm not making you...uncomfortable, am I?"