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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 5731059" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chapter 59 "The Rescue” (Episode Two, Chapter Nineteen) - Friday, September 9, 1882, 10:00 A.M.</strong></p><p></p><p>Ruby and Neferka had descended the two levels. Ruby notes that the only items of value left behind are the large statues. When the reach the ground floor they see that all twenty human men and the half-dozen ogres who participated in hauling the treasure have been lined up on the north and south walls. The Egyptian officer in charge calls out a command and the men begin to remove their clothing.</p><p></p><p>"Oh my, this is a tough job we have, isn't it?" Ruby chuckles as she eyes the men with a sparkle in her eye. Princess Neferka laughs and says, "We must ensure that none of the treasure has been stolen. How would we ever know if something had been pocketed if they were allowed to keep the pockets. Let me know if you see anything you like, I can have it sent up to your room in the hotel for later."</p><p></p><p>Ruby taps her full lips in thought then laughs. "Not too long ago I might have taken you up on that most generous offer. But now my heart belongs to my fiancé, George, and I just couldn't do anything to hurt him." She sighs, "It's like I'm growing up or something!" She laughs again, "But I'm not going to turn down watching the show. After all, I'm just doing part of my job."</p><p></p><p>The Princess says, "If being a prude is growing then I will stay eternally young instead. I will spend tonight with Ahmed following our wedding, but then he's going off to fight his war and leaving me here by my lonesome. I think that I will need at least two or three of these robust young men to help pass the time."</p><p></p><p>Ruby says, "Luckily I have found a man that can keep me satisfied in a very non-prudish way and for the first time, I'm not minding growing up so much. But I must admit, I would find it hard to be faithful to anyone being apart for so long... so I don't blame you. And there are quite a few men there who are worthy of some of your time. But perhaps the war will be averted and you two won't have to be apart."</p><p></p><p>Neferka says, "The war will hopefully be shorted, but not fully averted. According to the Frenchman Renoir the British will reach Ahmed's troops as early as tomorrow at dawn. It will take longer than that for word to reach my father of this marriage and the desire for a truce, nor is there any guarantee that the British will listen to my father even if he asks them to stop." </p><p></p><p>Ruby replies, "I wish there was something more we could do to help things. How would your father find out about the desire for a truce and why would it take so long?" Neferka says, "You can help by having your fiancé photograph tonight's wedding. Pictures of me and Ahmed happy together should help to convince my father. I will write an impassioned letter, as will Ahmed, asking for peace. But Cairo is nowhere near where these armies will soon clash."</p><p></p><p>Ruby states, "I'm certain George will be willing to photograph. Is there maybe a magical means of getting the letter to your father faster?" She says, "The letter will get there fast enough, the railroad runs from here to Cairo. It is getting a message to the British soldiers in the field that will take time." She walks away from Ruby and over to the military leader, who is supervising his men that are searching the naked soldiers and guards for contraband concealed in their hair and other areas. She talks to the man while pointing to three of the naked men. She then returns to Ruby and says, "All set for tomorrow night. Let's head back to the hotel and enjoy a long bath."</p><p></p><p>"I approve of your choices and am quite jealous," Ruby smirks, recalling some of her own past exploits. "The men here are quite...fit. I will have to wrap up myself up with my own man to quell my jealousy tonight. I agree, a bath is in order." She takes the Princesses' arm and with a final glance at the naked men, they begin to return to the hotel. Four ogre guards are assigned to accompany them.</p><p></p><p>In Tanis, Abby has no difficulty getting by the guards and back into the room with the male prisoners. She took a quick look around and saw they had waited for her. "Is the lock that difficult? We can use the elixirs to get them through the bars if we have to. We have to hurry. We need to get back to the others...I just heard some pretty horrifying things. I think I'm going to need to use the Elixir of Flight myself. I need to get back to the others and let them know what I learned, and time is of the essence. So Fish, I need you to get us in this cell. I think we'll need the Insubstantiation for the ladies in the building." Ben nods and attends to the locks. </p><p></p><p>“Two men, an animal... what else?" Abby said, thinking through the elixir options. Callum says, "I could bring those over and explain to the women how to use them. But I'm not sure they would care for the effect given their Victorian sensibilities." Abby says, "They'll have to get over it or stay. Getting out of a building is much harder than getting out of a tent.” He says, "I understand, but the elixir only effects the body, not clothing. When they become substantial again it will be as the Gods made them. She says, "So take their clothes with you and turn your back." </p><p></p><p>Callum adds, “The women will also be at the mercies of the winds, there is no telling where they will end up. Obviously, I will accompany them.” Abby says, “You’ll have to. I have to use the flight to go back anyway, we'll have to figure out how to contact Sabah's cousins."</p><p>He says, "You best be off then. Wait of until you are out of sight from this camp before consuming the elixir. Be sure to stay low and away from any settlement. And most of all, keep your eyes on constant alert for the dirigibles."</p><p></p><p>The locks are opened in short order. The older men wait anxiously by the door. The two younger men awaken. The still invisible Callum whispers to Fish "I only know three of these guys, I have no idea who the younger man on the left is." Abby says, "Wait a minute, I'm not leaving you two here alone to do this, let's just make it quick. Two women, three men... You said five, didn't you? There's an extra," she said, dropping her voice further at the end. Callum says, "I noticed. I have no idea who the younger man on the right is." </p><p></p><p>She nodded and pitched her voice low, but not whispering. "Alright, here's the plan. Sarah is going to pick up two servants and a pet monkey. But I had only planned for three." She waved toward the young man they didn't know. "You are?" He replies in a Scottish accent, "A world traveler and novice writer who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. I was arrested yesterday. They accuse me of being a man of the Stuart family and plan to execute me for being a spy."</p><p></p><p>"That's a long name," she said dryly. "I apologize, it has been said of me before that I am quite verbose. My name good lady is Robert Louis Stevenson." Abby says, "That's much shorter. Now R. L. Stevenson, how are we getting you out of here. You were not in the plan. And unless you think crawling out of here like a spider might help, we need a separate plan." </p><p></p><p>He replies, "I will exit by any means available. I have no fear of being executed for any actions that I myself initiated, but to die simply as a case of mistaken identity would not be fair or proper." "Ok, let's make up some kind of disguise for you, anything to make you look like a worker so you can walk out of here with me." Abby began looking around the tent, trying to find anything they could use.</p><p></p><p>It doesn't take long for her to find some clothing piled in a corner. It is well worn and reeks of sweat, dirt and some type of fermented beverage. She states, "If nothing else, the stench should keep anyone from looking too closely. Get dressed," she said and tossed him the stinking rags. "The rest of you, two of you will drink an elixir that will transform you. You'll look like Egyptian workers. One of you will drink an elixir that will turn you into an animal. Temporarily. A monkey would be a good choice. Who's willing to see how the monkeys live?"</p><p></p><p>The elderly William Flinders Petrie says, "It would be best that I try that miss, is it highly unlikely that a man of my advanced years would be a worker on a dig site, even with a magical disguise." "As you like, sir," Abby said with a smile and handed him the vial. In a very soft voice she described where they were going and instructed them to make for the spot if they got separated. She handed the other vials to the two other archeologists and asked Cal, "Anything else they need to know?"</p><p></p><p>He replies softly, "No, just talk them through the transformations, they need to picture who they will become." he replies lightly, speaking soft enough that the Englishmen do not hear their voices. The men consume the elixirs. Abby talked each man through his transformation, then tucked the new monkey inside her robes with his head sticking out. "Alright everyone, we're going to walk right out of here. We still have to get the ladies out of here, so I'm going to give you some orders while we're out there and send you toward our friends who're waiting. Everyone speak now, or forever hold your peace."</p><p></p><p>The men do as instructed. None of the guards stop 'Sarah' or her entourage. They exit the tent. Abby spots the disguised Henry Jones over towards the far end of the camp, driving a mule cart filled with water buckets. Abby headed imperiously toward the mule cart. When she arrived she made a show of moving the servants forward as she said low, "Can you get these men to the others?" </p><p></p><p>Henry says "I can, are these who I think they are?" "Yup, except one mistaken for another Scot." She backed up a step waved them away while muttering in Egyptian. Then she suddenly stepped forward and shoved the monkey at Henry, "And take the Monkey!" she added in French. "I have an interrogation to conduct." Henry leads the men off to the edge of the camp. When nobody is looking they duck behind the nearest sand dune.</p><p></p><p>"Alright, let's go get the women," she said to Fish and Cal and started striding toward the brick building that housed the ladies, well aware that at any moment the men's escape could be noticed. She studied the security at the brick building as they approached. The building appears to have only one entrance, a thick oaken doorway with heavy iron fastenings. There are three French Foreign Legion guards by the door. Cal whispers "I see a faint aura around the door frame, it appears to be magically locked as well. I doubt those guards can unlock it even if you order them to."</p><p></p><p>Abby says, "Damn. I don't have the skill to unlock a magically locked door. Any way we can get in a window? We wouldn't even have to actually get in if we found the right window, someone could use that arachnid movement to get to it, but it would be obvious. Damn, damn, damn." They walk around the building and see that there are windows for ventilation near the ceiling, nine feet off the ground. Cal says, "Either myself or your friend Benjamin should use the elixir, you should not while there is already an elixir within your stomach. Mixing magical elixirs could lead to some dangerous results."</p><p></p><p>Abby says, "The women would probably be even more upset if they're being talked to by someone they can't see, but there's no guarantee they'll be able to see Fish through the window either. But they might not trust you, Cal, knowing why they were taken. I think Fish should go up. And I hate to say it, but since I can't help here, perhaps I should go so I can pass on what I learned." Callum says, “That might be best, we can handle this.” "Alright, have fun you two. I'm kind of sad to miss the shocked expressions from the ladies. Careful, see you back in Zakazik."</p><p></p><p>As Abby was walking away, hoping to disappear behind the sand dune as Henry had, she suddenly realized that she shouldn't take that potion of flight either and hoped this one wore off soon. But that was for after she at least got out of the camp. She retraced her steps to where Henry had been and tried to leave camp unnoticed, or at least unnoted. "Oh damn, here we go." Sure Fish could take care of himself, and at least Cal was invisible, she kept moving, staying out of sight of the camp and moving as fast as she could.</p><p></p><p>Back in Zakazik, Ruby and Neferka are reclining in a ten-foot diameter tile pool filled with very hot water as they drink a fruity-wine grown in the area. The Princess comments "Ah, alone at last." Ruby finds the Princess's definition of "alone" a bit surprising given the fourteen servant girls currently attending to the two of them. "Ah, I could get used to this! I've always imagined that I was a Princess in another life" Ruby says, sipping her wine. "Though I am wondering, are you ever just... alone alone? I mean like, just you?"</p><p></p><p>She replies, "I can order the servants away any time I wish, but with a war going and this hotel lacking the security of my father's palace, I would always want others near me to feel safe." Ruby replies, "Too true. I keep forgetting that it's a dangerous war zone and I do apologize for that. I don't always tend to be the most cautious person around." She dips her shoulders down into the hot water. </p><p></p><p>She says, "I admit, the thought of your wedding is very romantic and from what I have seen, Egypt is very exotic and sexy. I wonder what George is up to right now?" Neferka replies, "He's probably busy playing with toys.” "Yes, yes, boys and their toys. Sometimes it grows weary but I know it's important." The Princess asks, “So what are you planning to wear tonight for the ceremony?" </p><p></p><p>Ruby's brows furrow together in a familiar fashion. "You know, I haven't figured that out yet, what to wear. I suppose I should run out after our bath and find something. Do you have any suggestions? I know it's kind of last minute." She says, "I will wear a wedding gown, I have an older cousin who lives in this city who has agreed to let me use the one she wore four years ago. For you I have a dress similar to what Cleopatra wore. But it is somewhat sheer. You might want to wrap you in some strategically placed veils first in order to not scandalize some of the other guests."</p><p></p><p>Ruby states, "Neferka, it's like we are sisters you know me so well! I don't mind the sheer but of course, I would not want to scandalize your guests. I will dress appropriately and be dazzling for you. I'm very excited! I imagine some of your girls will be able to help with this wild mane of hair? I want it to look just right. Now, do you have something sexy for your wedding night?" She gestures down towards her naked body within the bath and says, "You do not think that Ahmed will find this sexy?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby chuckles, "Of COURSE he will find you more than sexy. I suppose it's an old American tradition that we pretend to be demure on our wedding nights. I myself love to tease and tantalize with lacy things until my man begs for me... it makes him always want only me and his eyes never wander after that." The Princess smiles and says "Perhaps you can loan me something for this evening."</p><p></p><p>Ruby says, "I absolutely can and will. Trust me, neither you or him will be disappointed." Ruby sips at her wine for a long moment. "So, are you nervous?" Ruby asks quietly. "Marrying someone is a big deal." Neferka replies, "I am the eldest daughter of a King. I have been trained and prepared for marriage my entire life. I am very pleased that my suitor is a young, brave and handsome man who I enjoy the company of, rather than an old fat sultan or foreign Prince that Father sought only for political purposes."</p><p></p><p>Ruby says, "Heh, I'll take that as a no. You sound very prepared and happy and therefore I am happy for you. As for me... I love my fiancé so much but sometimes I wonder... not too long ago I thought I would never, ever get married."</p><p></p><p>Back near Tanis, Abby has to keep moving, as the French Foreign Legion troops soon set out in pairs atop camels looking for the escaped prisoners. She manages to spend the better part of the next two hours evading capture until the elixir within her system finally wears off. The elixir wearing off was just as strange as when it took effect, but at least this time she got her own body back instead of getting a new one. She took a deep breath and swallowed the flight potion, then kept herself low to the ground as she could to avoid being seen then headed back to Zakazik.</p><p></p><p>It takes a solid twenty minutes of experimenting for Abby to get used to the concept of unaided flight. She soon discovered that it worked best while going horizontally with her arms straight to her sides, as any arm movement created wind resistance and she almost crashed into the desert sands twice. One hour into her flight she sees a dirigible approximately thirty miles northwest of her, moving away in a northerly direction towards the Nile Delta along the Mediterranean Sea.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 5731059, member: 8530"] [B]Chapter 59 "The Rescue” (Episode Two, Chapter Nineteen) - Friday, September 9, 1882, 10:00 A.M.[/B] Ruby and Neferka had descended the two levels. Ruby notes that the only items of value left behind are the large statues. When the reach the ground floor they see that all twenty human men and the half-dozen ogres who participated in hauling the treasure have been lined up on the north and south walls. The Egyptian officer in charge calls out a command and the men begin to remove their clothing. "Oh my, this is a tough job we have, isn't it?" Ruby chuckles as she eyes the men with a sparkle in her eye. Princess Neferka laughs and says, "We must ensure that none of the treasure has been stolen. How would we ever know if something had been pocketed if they were allowed to keep the pockets. Let me know if you see anything you like, I can have it sent up to your room in the hotel for later." Ruby taps her full lips in thought then laughs. "Not too long ago I might have taken you up on that most generous offer. But now my heart belongs to my fiancé, George, and I just couldn't do anything to hurt him." She sighs, "It's like I'm growing up or something!" She laughs again, "But I'm not going to turn down watching the show. After all, I'm just doing part of my job." The Princess says, "If being a prude is growing then I will stay eternally young instead. I will spend tonight with Ahmed following our wedding, but then he's going off to fight his war and leaving me here by my lonesome. I think that I will need at least two or three of these robust young men to help pass the time." Ruby says, "Luckily I have found a man that can keep me satisfied in a very non-prudish way and for the first time, I'm not minding growing up so much. But I must admit, I would find it hard to be faithful to anyone being apart for so long... so I don't blame you. And there are quite a few men there who are worthy of some of your time. But perhaps the war will be averted and you two won't have to be apart." Neferka says, "The war will hopefully be shorted, but not fully averted. According to the Frenchman Renoir the British will reach Ahmed's troops as early as tomorrow at dawn. It will take longer than that for word to reach my father of this marriage and the desire for a truce, nor is there any guarantee that the British will listen to my father even if he asks them to stop." Ruby replies, "I wish there was something more we could do to help things. How would your father find out about the desire for a truce and why would it take so long?" Neferka says, "You can help by having your fiancé photograph tonight's wedding. Pictures of me and Ahmed happy together should help to convince my father. I will write an impassioned letter, as will Ahmed, asking for peace. But Cairo is nowhere near where these armies will soon clash." Ruby states, "I'm certain George will be willing to photograph. Is there maybe a magical means of getting the letter to your father faster?" She says, "The letter will get there fast enough, the railroad runs from here to Cairo. It is getting a message to the British soldiers in the field that will take time." She walks away from Ruby and over to the military leader, who is supervising his men that are searching the naked soldiers and guards for contraband concealed in their hair and other areas. She talks to the man while pointing to three of the naked men. She then returns to Ruby and says, "All set for tomorrow night. Let's head back to the hotel and enjoy a long bath." "I approve of your choices and am quite jealous," Ruby smirks, recalling some of her own past exploits. "The men here are quite...fit. I will have to wrap up myself up with my own man to quell my jealousy tonight. I agree, a bath is in order." She takes the Princesses' arm and with a final glance at the naked men, they begin to return to the hotel. Four ogre guards are assigned to accompany them. In Tanis, Abby has no difficulty getting by the guards and back into the room with the male prisoners. She took a quick look around and saw they had waited for her. "Is the lock that difficult? We can use the elixirs to get them through the bars if we have to. We have to hurry. We need to get back to the others...I just heard some pretty horrifying things. I think I'm going to need to use the Elixir of Flight myself. I need to get back to the others and let them know what I learned, and time is of the essence. So Fish, I need you to get us in this cell. I think we'll need the Insubstantiation for the ladies in the building." Ben nods and attends to the locks. “Two men, an animal... what else?" Abby said, thinking through the elixir options. Callum says, "I could bring those over and explain to the women how to use them. But I'm not sure they would care for the effect given their Victorian sensibilities." Abby says, "They'll have to get over it or stay. Getting out of a building is much harder than getting out of a tent.” He says, "I understand, but the elixir only effects the body, not clothing. When they become substantial again it will be as the Gods made them. She says, "So take their clothes with you and turn your back." Callum adds, “The women will also be at the mercies of the winds, there is no telling where they will end up. Obviously, I will accompany them.” Abby says, “You’ll have to. I have to use the flight to go back anyway, we'll have to figure out how to contact Sabah's cousins." He says, "You best be off then. Wait of until you are out of sight from this camp before consuming the elixir. Be sure to stay low and away from any settlement. And most of all, keep your eyes on constant alert for the dirigibles." The locks are opened in short order. The older men wait anxiously by the door. The two younger men awaken. The still invisible Callum whispers to Fish "I only know three of these guys, I have no idea who the younger man on the left is." Abby says, "Wait a minute, I'm not leaving you two here alone to do this, let's just make it quick. Two women, three men... You said five, didn't you? There's an extra," she said, dropping her voice further at the end. Callum says, "I noticed. I have no idea who the younger man on the right is." She nodded and pitched her voice low, but not whispering. "Alright, here's the plan. Sarah is going to pick up two servants and a pet monkey. But I had only planned for three." She waved toward the young man they didn't know. "You are?" He replies in a Scottish accent, "A world traveler and novice writer who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. I was arrested yesterday. They accuse me of being a man of the Stuart family and plan to execute me for being a spy." "That's a long name," she said dryly. "I apologize, it has been said of me before that I am quite verbose. My name good lady is Robert Louis Stevenson." Abby says, "That's much shorter. Now R. L. Stevenson, how are we getting you out of here. You were not in the plan. And unless you think crawling out of here like a spider might help, we need a separate plan." He replies, "I will exit by any means available. I have no fear of being executed for any actions that I myself initiated, but to die simply as a case of mistaken identity would not be fair or proper." "Ok, let's make up some kind of disguise for you, anything to make you look like a worker so you can walk out of here with me." Abby began looking around the tent, trying to find anything they could use. It doesn't take long for her to find some clothing piled in a corner. It is well worn and reeks of sweat, dirt and some type of fermented beverage. She states, "If nothing else, the stench should keep anyone from looking too closely. Get dressed," she said and tossed him the stinking rags. "The rest of you, two of you will drink an elixir that will transform you. You'll look like Egyptian workers. One of you will drink an elixir that will turn you into an animal. Temporarily. A monkey would be a good choice. Who's willing to see how the monkeys live?" The elderly William Flinders Petrie says, "It would be best that I try that miss, is it highly unlikely that a man of my advanced years would be a worker on a dig site, even with a magical disguise." "As you like, sir," Abby said with a smile and handed him the vial. In a very soft voice she described where they were going and instructed them to make for the spot if they got separated. She handed the other vials to the two other archeologists and asked Cal, "Anything else they need to know?" He replies softly, "No, just talk them through the transformations, they need to picture who they will become." he replies lightly, speaking soft enough that the Englishmen do not hear their voices. The men consume the elixirs. Abby talked each man through his transformation, then tucked the new monkey inside her robes with his head sticking out. "Alright everyone, we're going to walk right out of here. We still have to get the ladies out of here, so I'm going to give you some orders while we're out there and send you toward our friends who're waiting. Everyone speak now, or forever hold your peace." The men do as instructed. None of the guards stop 'Sarah' or her entourage. They exit the tent. Abby spots the disguised Henry Jones over towards the far end of the camp, driving a mule cart filled with water buckets. Abby headed imperiously toward the mule cart. When she arrived she made a show of moving the servants forward as she said low, "Can you get these men to the others?" Henry says "I can, are these who I think they are?" "Yup, except one mistaken for another Scot." She backed up a step waved them away while muttering in Egyptian. Then she suddenly stepped forward and shoved the monkey at Henry, "And take the Monkey!" she added in French. "I have an interrogation to conduct." Henry leads the men off to the edge of the camp. When nobody is looking they duck behind the nearest sand dune. "Alright, let's go get the women," she said to Fish and Cal and started striding toward the brick building that housed the ladies, well aware that at any moment the men's escape could be noticed. She studied the security at the brick building as they approached. The building appears to have only one entrance, a thick oaken doorway with heavy iron fastenings. There are three French Foreign Legion guards by the door. Cal whispers "I see a faint aura around the door frame, it appears to be magically locked as well. I doubt those guards can unlock it even if you order them to." Abby says, "Damn. I don't have the skill to unlock a magically locked door. Any way we can get in a window? We wouldn't even have to actually get in if we found the right window, someone could use that arachnid movement to get to it, but it would be obvious. Damn, damn, damn." They walk around the building and see that there are windows for ventilation near the ceiling, nine feet off the ground. Cal says, "Either myself or your friend Benjamin should use the elixir, you should not while there is already an elixir within your stomach. Mixing magical elixirs could lead to some dangerous results." Abby says, "The women would probably be even more upset if they're being talked to by someone they can't see, but there's no guarantee they'll be able to see Fish through the window either. But they might not trust you, Cal, knowing why they were taken. I think Fish should go up. And I hate to say it, but since I can't help here, perhaps I should go so I can pass on what I learned." Callum says, “That might be best, we can handle this.” "Alright, have fun you two. I'm kind of sad to miss the shocked expressions from the ladies. Careful, see you back in Zakazik." As Abby was walking away, hoping to disappear behind the sand dune as Henry had, she suddenly realized that she shouldn't take that potion of flight either and hoped this one wore off soon. But that was for after she at least got out of the camp. She retraced her steps to where Henry had been and tried to leave camp unnoticed, or at least unnoted. "Oh damn, here we go." Sure Fish could take care of himself, and at least Cal was invisible, she kept moving, staying out of sight of the camp and moving as fast as she could. Back in Zakazik, Ruby and Neferka are reclining in a ten-foot diameter tile pool filled with very hot water as they drink a fruity-wine grown in the area. The Princess comments "Ah, alone at last." Ruby finds the Princess's definition of "alone" a bit surprising given the fourteen servant girls currently attending to the two of them. "Ah, I could get used to this! I've always imagined that I was a Princess in another life" Ruby says, sipping her wine. "Though I am wondering, are you ever just... alone alone? I mean like, just you?" She replies, "I can order the servants away any time I wish, but with a war going and this hotel lacking the security of my father's palace, I would always want others near me to feel safe." Ruby replies, "Too true. I keep forgetting that it's a dangerous war zone and I do apologize for that. I don't always tend to be the most cautious person around." She dips her shoulders down into the hot water. She says, "I admit, the thought of your wedding is very romantic and from what I have seen, Egypt is very exotic and sexy. I wonder what George is up to right now?" Neferka replies, "He's probably busy playing with toys.” "Yes, yes, boys and their toys. Sometimes it grows weary but I know it's important." The Princess asks, “So what are you planning to wear tonight for the ceremony?" Ruby's brows furrow together in a familiar fashion. "You know, I haven't figured that out yet, what to wear. I suppose I should run out after our bath and find something. Do you have any suggestions? I know it's kind of last minute." She says, "I will wear a wedding gown, I have an older cousin who lives in this city who has agreed to let me use the one she wore four years ago. For you I have a dress similar to what Cleopatra wore. But it is somewhat sheer. You might want to wrap you in some strategically placed veils first in order to not scandalize some of the other guests." Ruby states, "Neferka, it's like we are sisters you know me so well! I don't mind the sheer but of course, I would not want to scandalize your guests. I will dress appropriately and be dazzling for you. I'm very excited! I imagine some of your girls will be able to help with this wild mane of hair? I want it to look just right. Now, do you have something sexy for your wedding night?" She gestures down towards her naked body within the bath and says, "You do not think that Ahmed will find this sexy?" Ruby chuckles, "Of COURSE he will find you more than sexy. I suppose it's an old American tradition that we pretend to be demure on our wedding nights. I myself love to tease and tantalize with lacy things until my man begs for me... it makes him always want only me and his eyes never wander after that." The Princess smiles and says "Perhaps you can loan me something for this evening." Ruby says, "I absolutely can and will. Trust me, neither you or him will be disappointed." Ruby sips at her wine for a long moment. "So, are you nervous?" Ruby asks quietly. "Marrying someone is a big deal." Neferka replies, "I am the eldest daughter of a King. I have been trained and prepared for marriage my entire life. I am very pleased that my suitor is a young, brave and handsome man who I enjoy the company of, rather than an old fat sultan or foreign Prince that Father sought only for political purposes." Ruby says, "Heh, I'll take that as a no. You sound very prepared and happy and therefore I am happy for you. As for me... I love my fiancé so much but sometimes I wonder... not too long ago I thought I would never, ever get married." Back near Tanis, Abby has to keep moving, as the French Foreign Legion troops soon set out in pairs atop camels looking for the escaped prisoners. She manages to spend the better part of the next two hours evading capture until the elixir within her system finally wears off. The elixir wearing off was just as strange as when it took effect, but at least this time she got her own body back instead of getting a new one. She took a deep breath and swallowed the flight potion, then kept herself low to the ground as she could to avoid being seen then headed back to Zakazik. It takes a solid twenty minutes of experimenting for Abby to get used to the concept of unaided flight. She soon discovered that it worked best while going horizontally with her arms straight to her sides, as any arm movement created wind resistance and she almost crashed into the desert sands twice. One hour into her flight she sees a dirigible approximately thirty miles northwest of her, moving away in a northerly direction towards the Nile Delta along the Mediterranean Sea. [/QUOTE]
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