AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[Silver Moon]

"A poor start? Never gentlemen, and I think we must press on, strike while the iron is hot as it were. Under what pretext could you possible justify any continued presence here? I submit none. Nor will Egypt suffer any. And if you think that is disturbing gentlemen, we have a long day ahead of us. One you will not like. I will add that I have been in contact with some Boer representatives who are looking for allies to remove British influence from Africa entirely.

OOC: You play dirty!

I am sure you gentlemen, remember that action well. So again I say, there is no conditions under which I can see a continued British military presence in Egypt. If you gentlemen can enlighten me as to a valid one, I would be delighted to here it. Oh and you may have some tea as we discuss things, no need to leave." George calls over to one of the ogre guards in Arabic asking for tea to be served.

Wolseley says, "Our continued presence is needed here because of the canal. Let us have the tea, then we can discuss it like civilized men."

 

[Queenie]

The Alamo did have survivors. Both women and elvan servants of the soldiers. They knew I had done, and they told the man's best friend, a life-long friend. The man swore to avenge his friend. He has been hunting me for the last forty-six years. And today he will find me if I do not leave."

"I don't understand, who is this man and why would he find you today, of all days?"

 

[orchid blossom]

She smiles and says "He and I have not spoken of this, I just know what I have seen. But I will ask you for one huge favor, one that is unfair of me to ask. If he should ask you to marry him, please say no. He is not yet ready for that level of commitment, but his love will blind him to that fact."

"Maracita, I am not ready for that commitment. when I chose to be educated and pursue a career, I knew that love or marriage was far less likely for me. Now, it might be in my future. But I have a lot of adjusting of my expectations to do. I told you last night I wasn't ready to be a lead on this kind of dig. I need more experience.

I need more experience in life before I decide if I will be a wife, too. And marrying Cal isn't just become a wife. Now, it's becoming Lady Stuart. It's becoming a part of aristocracy, even if it's a minor part. It's taking on a lot of new responsibilities that I'm not sure I want.

I just hope if he does intend to ask, he doesn't do it in some public place where we will be forced into a long engagement while we wait for both of us to be ready."

 

[Silver Moon]

"I don't understand, who is this man and why would he find you today, of all days?"

He says, "Ruby, the American wizard who I killed that day was named Andrew Dawson. His best friend was James Parker, your grandmother's husband. He arrived in Alexandria yesterday, and will be coming to Zakazik today.

He contacted me five weeks ago. He was grateful for what I had done in June, rescuing both you and Mrs. Parker from that vampire Colin Turner. Be he also told me of his quest to avenge his friend. He said that because of what I had done to help you two he would not travel to Promise City, Arizona to kill me, but that if our paths ever crossed he would, to honor the promise to his friend. He also forbade me from ever contacting either you or your grandmother again. I have clearly now violated that agreement."

 

[Silver Moon]

"I just hope if he does intend to ask, he doesn't do it in some public place where we will be forced into a long engagement while we wait for both of us to be ready."

She smiles and says, "Good, we are of one mind then. I only want what is best for him. As I said, he and I have not spoken with this, and while he won't even sit inside the same carriage with me for a half-hour that is unlikely to occur in the near future. I wish both of you well, in whatever path the future takes you."

 

[Fenris]

OOC: You play dirty!

Wolseley says, "Our continued presence is needed here because of the canal. Let us have the tea, then we can discuss it like civilized men."

OOC: Of course I do, and you love it!

George smiles "Why do we need to wait for tea to continue our discussion? Does the tea merely make us civilized, or or you implying I or my Egyptian colleagues are not civilized? No matter, the tea is on it's way, along with milk and sugar. No biscuits though I am afraid gentlemen. But I am glad you brought up the canal General Woolsley. For you are right in that a British military force would be needed to protect British interests in the canal. However....."

George pauses, takes a drink of water, relishing the looks of discomfort on the general's faces and continues "However, Her Majesty Queen Neferka, Pharaoh of Egypt and the Nile has deemed that the canal, being solely within the borders of Egypt, should be the sovereign right and entity of Egypt. Which is why the canal is to be seized and nationalized, today. The previous contracts over financing of the canal and preferential rates for ships of certain nations are hereby suspended and cancelled due to their being usurious, deceptive, and constructed to ensure the financial failure of the canal, thus forcing the relinquishing of interest by Egypt. This was done quite purposefully and now it shall be rectified. If the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wishes to have ANY access to the canal, her representatives will be cooperative, or India may prove to be hard to rule having to sail around the Cape of Good Hope all the time. Oh look the tea is here." says George. "Would you care for a cup of tea Princess?" George asks Amisi.

 

[Queenie]

He says, "Ruby, the American wizard who I killed that day was named Andrew Dawson. His best friend was James Parker, your grandmother's husband. He arrived in Alexandria yesterday, and will be coming to Zakazik today.

He contacted me five weeks ago. He was grateful for what I had done in June, rescuing both you and Mrs. Parker from that vampire Colin Turner. Be he also told me of his quest to avenge his friend. He said that because of what I had done to help you two he would not travel to Promise City, Arizona to kill me, but that if our paths ever crossed he would, to honor the promise to his friend. He also forbade me from ever contacting either you or your grandmother again. I have clearly now violated that agreement."

Ruby felt a lump in her throat while simultaneously her heart started pounding. "Well, not that I don't love him, but he doesn't get to make that decision for me. No one can tell me who to see or what to do. I love you Mr G and I'm not going to let him hurt you. There has to be something that can be done."

 

[Silver Moon]

....Oh look the tea is here." says George. "Would you care for a cup of tea Princess?" George asks Amisi.

"Yes please," she states. George pours the tea. None of the three Generals move or speak, all dumbfounded by George's pronouncement. General Drury-Lowe gestures the aides forward to pour the tea. While they are sipping the tea General Drury-Lowe finishes his quickly and says, "Since we are taking a short break I believe that now would be a good time for me to stretch my legs."

As he reaches the door he moves his fist up to his mouth, presumably to suppress a caught, while looking back into the room. George hears a faint whisper in his ear in Drury-Lowe's voice saying "We should talk sir."

 

[Silver Moon]

Ruby felt a lump in her throat while simultaneously her heart started pounding. "Well, not that I don't love him, but he doesn't get to make that decision for me. No one can tell me who to see or what to do. I love you Mr G and I'm not going to let him hurt you. There has to be something that can be done."

He releases he hands and says "Ruby, darling Ruby, I love you as though you were my own child. And it is because of that level of love that I had adhered to his wishes.

I understand his vow, I made the same vow, to my children who were killed by the current President of Mexico. I swore to avenge their deaths, and very soon will be in a position to do so. So I understand his commitment. And if I were to face him, I would not fight back, so I would die. I would not fight back because of the damage I have already caused. Ruby, this man Andrew Dawson was more than just James Parker's best friend. Mr. Dawson was also your grandmother Mina's fiance, they were engaged to be married. I took one husband from her, I will not take another."

 

[Queenie]

He releases he hands and says "Ruby, darling Ruby, I love you as though you were my own child. And it is because of that level of love that I had adhered to his wishes.

I understand his vow, I made the same vow, to my children who were killed by the current President of Mexico. I swore to avenge their deaths, and very soon will be in a position to do so. So I understand his commitment. And if I were to face him, I would not fight back, so I would die. I would not fight back because of the damage I have already caused. Ruby, this man Andrew Dawson was more than just James Parker's best friend. Mr. Dawson was also your grandmother Mina's fiance, they were engaged to be married. I took one husband from her, I will not take another."

"Oh, that's right. I knew his name sounded familiar." Ruby hung her head. "I am not going to say goodbye to you. You know that. I don't think any worse of you or of him knowing these things, I understand now how crazy it gets with all the fighting and wars and misunderstandings and rivalries. Things happen." Ruby took in a deep breath and looked hopeful. "Perhaps if I spoke to my grandmother, she is so understanding, she would understand that she wouldn't be with James if those events never occurred! Or I could talk to George, George is so good at figuring things out, I bet he could think of something. I love my grandmother and I would never give her up either but you are just as special to me as she is. I don't even know where I would be without your help and guidance."