AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[Silver Moon]

Ruby laughed lightly. "I very much appreciate the offer however I would never dare dream of taking you away from your business here. I am certain many people will have need of a great meal to celebrate with now that the threat of war is ceasing."

OOC: Interesting negotiating tactic, as it was the 'threat of war' that Ela was using to get the best prices from these merchants.

He says "Do you know something? The last I heard, both armies were still at Tel el-Kabir and preparing to resume battle once this temporary truce falls apart."

 

[Silver Moon]

"Now to commemorate this fine day of cooperation, champagne to toast peace." says George signaling to have the champagne brought in.

As the beverages and brought out and distributed, Neferka announces that she will use her Chariot to transport the Generals back to their troops once the brief commemorations end, as she is still very concerned about the armies being camped so close together is akin to a powder keg, so the sooner they know of the peace agreement the better.

She says that the British will be brought back first, to begin their withdrawal at 3PM and that she expects them to all be away from Tel el-Kabir and Zakazik region by dawn. She tells General Orabi to start disbanding his army as well, but for them to all remain in the Tel el-Kabir and Zakazik regions until 3PM tomorrow. That way there will be little likelihood of the British and Egyptian Rebels encountering one another on the road, which could incite clashes. She also suggests that any or Orabi's enlisted personnel interesting in joining the new canal force should remain in the area for interviews.

 

[orchid blossom]

He smiles and says, "I'm half tempted to go back there tomorrow for breakfast."

He points out what each dish is, all native foods of Spain.

"We will have to eat breakfast somewhere..." she smirked. "But it's probably best to steer clear of the Empress for a while. Or at least Mr. Duruy. I'd end up that girl who shows up everywhere that they dread."

They ate the excellent Spanish food, and Abby was glad she'd eaten so lightly at the hotel. She spent almost as much time looking up at the stars as she did eating. No matter how often she looked up at a night sky, she was always fascinated with its beauty.

"Did Maracita help you pick all this?"

 

[Queenie]

OOC: Interesting negotiating tactic, as it was the 'threat of war' that Ela was using to get the best prices from these merchants.

He says "Do you know something? The last I heard, both armies were still at Tel el-Kabir and preparing to resume battle once this temporary truce falls apart."

OOC: well, whoops! :-o [\ooc] "Oh, well, I just prefer to think positively that the truce will last. Hopefully we hear soon that it has so I can return to my exploring!"

 

[Silver Moon]

""Did Maracita help you pick all this?"

He replies, "She did, as well as updating me with information that her contacts had found out. That is how I knew about the Duruy family. She has also heard that Ambassador Meren has been very well received by the French Council, which should greatly help Neferka in both the short and long run."

 

[orchid blossom]

He replies, "She did, as well as updating me with information that her contacts had found out. That is how I knew about the Duruy family. She has also heard that Ambassador Meren has been very well received by the French Council, which should greatly help Neferka in both the short and long run."

"I wish I could say I knew the Ambassador well, but from the time I did spend with her she's an extraordinary woman. She is humble, but confident. She knows her abilities and her own mind, but her ego doesn't get in the way. Someone like that can get a lot done."

 

[Silver Moon]

"I wish I could say I knew the Ambassador well, but from the time I did spend with her she's an extraordinary woman. She is humble, but confident. She knows her abilities and her own mind, but her ego doesn't get in the way. Someone like that can get a lot done."

Callum says, "Very true. But the most extraordinary woman in all of this is the one who appointed her. The world is only just now starting to get a glimpse of it, but I believe that Queen Neferka will be a force to be reckoned with.

Did you notice her interactions with Bast? Neferka treated her like an equal. Technically the Pharaoh is indeed considered a deity, and Bast is sworn to respect and protect the Pharaoh, but how many other mortals do you know that would look a god or goddess in the eye without the slightest hint of awe."

 

[Silver Moon]

"Oh, well, I just prefer to think positively that the truce will last. Hopefully we hear soon that it has so I can return to my exploring!"

"So where would you like to explore? I can give you a private tour of anywhere in Egypt."

Ela interjects, "Indeed, but before the two of you go running off I do have some business to attend to. I need to purchase 30 sheet, 12 goats, and approximately 100 of whatever fowl you currently have in stock. I will give you a better price than Orabi's army, who would minimally compensate you, or the British who would just take them."

 

[Queenie]

"So where would you like to explore? I can give you a private tour of anywhere in Egypt."

Ela interjects, "Indeed, but before the two of you go running off I do have some business to attend to. I need to purchase 30 sheet, 12 goats, and approximately 100 of whatever fowl you currently have in stock. I will give you a better price than Orabi's army, who would minimally compensate you, or the British who would just take them."

Ruby smiled. "Business first, yes, I suppose that would be wise." She leaned back against the wall, waiting for business to be concluded.

 

[orchid blossom]

"Did you notice her interactions with Bast? Neferka treated her like an equal. Technically the Pharaoh is indeed considered a deity, and Bast is sworn to respect and protect the Pharaoh, but how many other mortals do you know that would look a god or goddess in the eye without the slightest hint of awe."

"I'm still not sure how I feel about Neferka. I do think you're right, she is going to be a woman to be reckoned with. I just don't get the best feeling about her. I don't know if she will turn out to be a pragmatist, or fall further out and let the ends justify the means when it comes to her goals.

And I think you'd be surprised just how many people might be unimpressed by a god or goddess. You HAVE heard how they behave, haven't you?"