AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[Silver Moon]

"Or there's that... Are both you and Ahmed planning on having harems...of sorts?"

"What? Ahmed would never be allowed such a thing. What ruler would permit that from their consort?"

 

[Queenie]

"Well, I don't know how it works! You don't think he fulfill all your needs then?"

 

[Silver Moon]

"At first I thought you must have called the carriage somehow, but the Grand Duke seemed more plausible."

"Better than plausible, they would not have hesitated to attack this carriage. And when they see tomorrow's newspapers of the Grand Duke hugging me that will only confirm for them that is was he who mounted the rescue.

While I was ninety-nine percent certain that it was my carriage, that the driver had witnessed the abduction and followed, I didn't know for certain so was not lying to Fouccault. It was unlikely that he had any magic that could detect lies, but you never know, and I needed to establish trust with him at that point."

She began to consider the seat as part of the floor and therefore solid, then sat down.
"Glad you picked up my cue there, not that it was subtle. We've never had a need to try to signal each other before. We may need to work on that. And that Marcel is lucky we didn't have to fight our way out. I almost went after him a couple times even before that. So, what's at the Hotel de Vendome?"

"That is where The Empress and her new husband Victor Duruy are staying. It is a five-star hotel that had been originally designed as a massive six-story townhouse 160 years ago. It is near the Louvre. I had found out where they were staying so that we could avoid them, but after what just happened I think that it is imperative that you inform them of what their former associates are doing."

 

[Silver Moon]

"Well, I don't know how it works! You don't think he fulfill all your needs then?"

"Oh Ruby, what man could ever satisfy all of a woman's needs?"

 

[orchid blossom]

"That is where The Empress and her new husband Victor Duruy are staying. It is a five-star hotel that had been originally designed as a massive six-story townhouse 160 years ago. It is near the Louvre. I had found out where they were staying so that we could avoid them, but after what just happened I think that it is imperative that you inform them of what their former associates are doing."

"Then we'd better get our story straight. For example, why am I still here instead of on my way back to Egypt? A minor problem with the dirigible causing the need to come back for a repair makes sense there.

You and I have known each other for years now, so it would make sense that I'd come to you for help. I doubt they'd recognize you as the pilot. I hate to lie, but I do need to be prepared should they ask."

She took a deep breath. "Is this going to be a problem when we solidify again?" she asked, indicating the gunshot wound.

 

[Queenie]

"Oh Ruby, what man could ever satisfy all of a woman's needs?"

There was a long, silent pause as Ruby considered her answer. Not so long ago, she would have absolutely agreed with the Queen. But now, there was George. However, the thought started to occur to her that she shouldn't put him on too high a pedestal, not to a powerful woman who could get anything she wanted and who was already keen on his skills.

She stared at the Queen, smiled and agreed, "You are so right, and what woman wouldn't want the extra men to meet every whim and desire?

Now, let's get going so we can get shopping."

 

[Silver Moon]

There was a long, silent pause as Ruby considered her answer. Not so long ago, she would have absolutely agreed with the Queen. But now, there was George. However, the thought started to occur to her that she shouldn't put him on too high a pedestal, not to a powerful woman who could get anything she wanted and who was already keen on his skills.

OOC: Ruby's wisdom is often spot on.

She stared at the Queen, smiled and agreed, "You are so right, and what woman wouldn't want the extra men to meet every whim and desire? Now, let's get going so we can get shopping."

They exit the pool, the the pair of attendants drying Neferka off and then dressing her in the outer room. The pair of female guards stand over her that entire process. When the group exit the building they are joined by a group of twelve male armed guards outside who surround them as they walk the next four blocks to the clothing store. Four of the guards enter first and speak to the owner, who then has all of the other patrons of the establishment leave before the Queen and her guests enter.

 

[Silver Moon]

"Then we'd better get our story straight. For example, why am I still here instead of on my way back to Egypt? A minor problem with the dirigible causing the need to come back for a repair makes sense there. You and I have known each other for years now, so it would make sense that I'd come to you for help. I doubt they'd recognize you as the pilot. I hate to lie, but I do need to be prepared should they ask."

He says, "Actually, I was thinking that only you should see them. Then we don't have to worry about the dirigible and them thinking it is still here. As for a story, just tell them the truth. You returned to Paris to attend the Jacques Offenbach concert with a dear friend. While you meet with them I will get us some food and also dispatch another telegram to Queen Neferka."

She took a deep breath. "Is this going to be a problem when we solidify again?" she asked, indicating the gunshot wound.

"Not particularly. The way the potion works is that it starts from the inside and works out, as I am sure you discovered. The epidermis is the very last thing to change, so it would have traveled harmlessly through your interior and not damaged anything except for the outer skin and your dress over it. I suspect that they had magical ammunition in that gun, as you were phased enough that a normal bullet should have still passed through harmlessly."

He gestures to one of the benches and says, "There are hidden compartments under the seats. The center one here contains a doctor's bag which has a magical salve. Whichever one of us solidifies first can retrieve it, to seal over the skin breaks."

 

[orchid blossom]

He gestures to one of the benches and says, "There are hidden compartments under the seats. The center one here contains a doctor's bag which has a magical salve. Whichever one of us solidifies first can retrieve it, to seal over the skin breaks."

“Yes, it would be a bad idea to let infection set in.

Are you asking me to keep your name completely out of this? It makes sense not to let them see you until the memory of the dirigible pilot fades in their minds, but the fact that you were in Egypt is well-established through Mr. Stevenson’s story. And of course, if they question Fouccault he will mention your involvement.

By the way, what did you mean when you told Fauccault to make it right?”

 

[Queenie]

OOC: Ruby's wisdom is often spot on.

They exit the pool, the the pair of attendants drying Neferka off and then dressing her in the outer room. The pair of female guards stand over her that entire process. When the group exit the building they are joined by a group of twelve male armed guards outside who surround them as they walk the next four blocks to the clothing store. Four of the guards enter first and speak to the owner, who then has all of the other patrons of the establishment leave before the Queen and her guests enter.

OOC: lol. Ruby isn't the wisest girl out there and she makes a lot of spontaneous stupid decisions... But in this case she is keenly aware of her own jealousy and the whole "getting what she wants" thing. And I think Aphrodite's influence over Ruby would help her see things like this. Hopefully [\ooc] "Well, I could get used to this!" Ruby laughed as she walked into the store ahead of the Queen. The staff bowed as the Queen and her entourage walked into the store. There were bolts of colorful, sparkling fabrics hanging on the walls. Jeweled accents, sequins and ribbons accompanied the dazzling fabrics. "This is amazing! Ruby exclaimed as she looked around. She looked at her friend while tapping her lip. "I would say purple, a color of royalty, or just go right to the point with gold or silver. What do you think Your Highness? What are your thoughts?"