AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[Silver Moon]

The dirigible approaches the Temple of Bast at Gizah.

OOC: See comment below

The three passengers drink their invisibility potions as the dirigible lands. Richet says, "Quickly, while the ground crew is distracted with tying us off." They climb over the sides are head off in the pre-arranged direction in search of Meissonier. Lawrence grasps the sap he carried in his pocket. He'll have to strike quickly.

OOC: You're a little ahead of the others here Steve, as the dirigible is still miles north. But it will probably arrive while the coronation is going on, so we'll play it out here and I'll rearrange during the Story Hour posting.

The three invisible men move carefully through the temple, passing many guards. They see one basement room with several of the Frenchmen who are tied, gagged and bound.

They continue on to another room where two Egyptian military guards are watching over the body of Ahmed Orabi, who had been slain eleven hours earlier. Richet says softly to Lawrence, "We found him, and it is above a stone floor."

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

Abby opened her eyes from the cat nap she was trying to catch. "I hurt like hell, and I'm tired to the point where everything's funny. But I have a little more in me before I collapse.
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"I think we ALL deserve a nice, long vacation after this!" Ruby chuckled. "Hang in there, it will be over soon."

 

[Silver Moon]

The carpet lands and those atop exit. Nefeka walks defiantly up to Barrister Sefu and exclaims, "I was informed that you wished to interrogate me as to my possible involvement in the death of my father!"

 

[Fenris]

George runs over and grabs Ruby in a giant hug, pulling her off her feet. As he hears Neferka's defiant proclamation he walks over with Ruby still in his arms with a quizzical look on his face. "What is this Sefu, you want to interrogate the Pharaoh?"

 

[Silver Moon]

Several of the royal family's servants roll up the carpet and place it into a protective case.

Sefu looks at George then back to Neferka, and in response to both his and Neferka's comments, gestures towards Sabah/Bast and replies, "This is no longer necessary your majesty. The Goddess has proclaimed you worthy to ascend to the throne. We can begin the ceremony at your earliest convenience."

Freya lands and deposits the unconscious bodies of the French wizards. Neferka says, "Place them under heavy guard and way from where the coronation will take place. I want no French present at the ceremony. We will deal with them afterward."

 

[Fenris]

George gives Bast a quick wink. He kisses Ruby thoroughly and sets her down. "Go my dear, you need to get Neferka ready for her coronation."

 

[Silver Moon]

George gives Bast a quick wink. He kisses Ruby thoroughly and sets her down. "Go my dear, you need to get Neferka ready for her coronation."

All of the French are taken into custody and brought down to the basement of the temple.

Before leaving the roof Sahah/Bast says, "Just as a bride should be the center of attention at a wedding, the Pharoah should be the center of attention at her coronation. Many do not know of my presence here yet, we should keep it that way." Her face transforms back from Feline to Human. She says in the same unearthly voice as before, "I will pretend to me the rightful owner of this body until the ceremony is completed."

They all move down to the main cathedral room of the temple which has been arranged for the ceremony. Several dozen people arrive, mostly Egyptian shieks and officials.

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

Ruby hesitated for a moment, "Yes, you are right. I will go help the Princess. You make sure there isn't any other weird stuff happening."

"Neferka, ready?"

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

Ruby stood near to the Princess, watching for trouble, waiting for instruction. It was easier knowing a Goddess was in their midst in case things went wrong.

 

[Silver Moon]

"Neferka, ready?"

Barrister Sefu takes charge of the ceremony and announces that the doors to the temple are to be shut and sealed until the new Pharoah as ascended to the throne. Neferka steps forward, with her sister and Ruby behind and slightly behind her. Musicians begin to play a slow tune on traditional Egyptian instruments.