AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

George glances at the document briefly before tucking it inside his jacket. "He will be quite happy to have it back, not to mention anything the wizards 'forget' can be recovered" he whispers back.

George steps forward and waits to be recognized by Bast/Sabah. When she inclines her head towards him he states "Goddess, last we knew, the French ship anchored in the Mediterranean contained the dowry from the wedding. Captain Nemo may have sunk the ship to keep the French from absconding with it, he would have sunk that ship on my orders. This was the ship we found the Generals and the Queen prisoners on. I do not know if it is in your power to retrieve that wealth for Egypt now. If not we will need to organize a recovery effort before we leave."
 
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George steps forward and waits to be recognized by Bast/Sabah. When she inclines her head towards him he states "Goddess, last we knew, the French ship anchored in the Mediterranean contained the dowry from the wedding. Captain Nemo may have sunk the ship to keep the French from absconding with it, he would have sunk that ship on my orders. This was the ship we found the Generals and the Queen prisoners on. I do not know if it is in your power to retrieve that wealth for Egypt now. If not we will need to organize a recovery effort before we leave."
She says, "I am afraid Mister Eastman that cats are not fond of water, so it is out of my element. However your concern that the ship rests of the floor of the sea is premature, your associates were able to prevent it's total descent and while the vessel is no longer seaworthy, your friend Nemo managed to tow it to shore, where it now lies on the beach. The American warships that you dispatched to that location are now guarding it."
 
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She says, "I am afraid Mister Eastman that cats are not fond of water, so it is out of my element. However your concern that the ship rests of the floor of the sea is premature, your associates were able to prevent it's total descent and while the vessel is no longer seaworthy, your friend Nemo managed to tow it to shore, where it now lies on the beach. The American warships that you dispatched to that location are now guarding it."

"Excellent. I am glad that the situation is not as dire as I had thought. I wanted it brought up before you left us yet. The new Queen will certainly need the funds to rebuild the palace. Of course, restitution and reparations for the rebuilding should probably be arranged now. I am quite sure that the remaining French wizards wold be more than glad to provide financial remuneration from their vast resources to compensate the Egyptian state for the damage that was caused by their leadership " replies George
 

"I am quite sure that the remaining French wizards wold be more than glad to provide financial remuneration from their vast resources to compensate the Egyptian state for the damage that was caused by their leadership " replies George
Queen Neferka says, "As it was their airship that fired on the palace I would certainly hope so. At I minimum I will be keeping their remaining airship as partial compensation. However, I will permit it to be used to transport these seven individuals out of my country and back to France. They will be leaving within the hour, once their possessions that they had left in Cairo arrive here."

Queen Neferka moves closer to Duruy and the Empress and says, "And I expect the two of you to communicate to the Druidess that rules the French Council that I expect the return of ALL Egyptian artifacts within that nation."

The Empress says, "I have no influence over them, Mr. Duruy and I are no longer members of that Council." Neferka says, "I think they will listen. First, I plan to send the Druidess Meren to France as my new Ambassador. A druidess is inclined to listen to another druidess. And Meren is hardly without power, having managed to defeat the guards and defenses that were at your mansion in Farnce, that alone should impress your leaders.

Secondly, your country wishes for my kingdom to repay the loans that my father incurred to build the canal, our default would cause a financial collapse of the French banks. They also wish to use the canal. Until EVERY EGYPTIAN ARTICLE is returned, no funding will flow from here, nor will any French ships be allowed in the canal."

Neferka then turns to Bast and asks "Will you be able to let your Priestesses know if any items remain in that Country?" Bast says, "Yes, I will communicate to them the location of plundered Egyptian items in EVERY country on the planet."

Neferka says, "Good, then I will hold all nations accountable, no country will be permitted to use the canal until our property is returned. Although I will be reasonable, all religious items must go back to the temples of their deities, but I may allow non-religious items to remain abroad on public display in museums, provided that the institutions acknowledge in writing that the items are ours and not theirs, subject to recall at any notice."

She turns back to the Empress and says, "My parents were very impressed with you, I think that the French Council would benefit from your reinstatement. I will strongly recommend it through my Ambassador." She gestures to the man at her side and asks, "And Mr. Duruy?" Neferka says, "I should not press my luck, and besides, you know as well as I do that the majority of the Council's decisions take place at social functions rather than formal meetings. Bring him with you as your husband."

The Empress looks shocked. Bast interjects, "Miss. de Guzman, I did not have to probe your thoughts for me to hear your feelings towards him, it is obvious that you love the man." Eugenia turns toward Victor Duruy and asks, "And your feelings towards me?" "I have loved you in secret for decades," he replies.

He goes down to one knee and takes her hand, saying "I would be honored to have you as my bride." She pulls him up and gives him an enthusiastic kiss as a response. Bast says, "It is settled then. My Priestess will perform a marriage ceremony here in this temple prior to your departure." Neferka's mother comes across the room towards her long-time friend and gives the Empress a hug.
 
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Queen Neferka turns towards Callum Stuart (who she knows is an ally of George's group) , who is still attired in a French Foreign Legion uniform and says "You are the airship pilot are you not?" He wisely replies (for the benefit of the French) "Oui" in a French accent. She says, "Following the wedding ceremony I want you to transport these seven individuals directly to Paris, and then return the airship here. Will you do so?" He replies "Oui, I will do as you request, I would not dare do anything otherwise, lest I anger the Cat Goddess."

She then turns towards George and his companions and says, "Will one of you accompany them, as further insurance that the flying craft is returned to me?" Callum stares directly towards Abigail."
 

She then turns towards George and his companions and says, "Will one of you accompany them, as further insurance that the flying craft is returned to me?" Callum stares directly towards Abigail."

"I will do so. I speak excellent French and have some skill with magic. And I'm sure Miss West and Mr. Eastman will wish to remain here to offer whatever assistance to you that they can before our final departure, Your Majesty."
 
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"I will do so. I speak excellent French and have some skill with magic. And I'm sure Miss West and Mr. Eastman will wish to remain here to offer whatever assistance to you that they can before our final departure, Your Majesty."
Neferka replies, "Very good." Turning towards the Druidess Meren she says, "And will you make the trip as well, starting your new duties as my Ambassador to France?" Meren says, "I would be honored to do so. I will communicate your wishes. I will need credentials."

Barrister Sefu says, "They will be drafted and signed by the Queen prior to your departure. I will also draft the recall notice to our present Ambassador to France. We will request that he remain in Paris until the month's end to assist with the transition and help make introductions for you. Assure him that he will have considerable choice in selecting his next assignment, probably a location with warmer climate, as his wife has found European winters to be far too cold."
 

The Empress looks shocked. Bast interjects, "Miss. de Guzman, I did not have to probe your thoughts for me to hear your feelings towards him, it is obvious that you love the man." Eugenia turns toward Victor Duruy and asks, "And your feelings towards me?" "I have loved you in secret for decades," he replies.

He goes down to one knee and takes her hand, saying "I would be honored to have you as my bride." She pulls him up and gives him an enthusiastic kiss as a response. Bast says, "It is settled then. My Priestess will perform a marriage ceremony here in this temple prior to your departure." Neferka's mother comes across the room towards her long-time friend and gives the Empress a hug.

Ruby gave a little bounce and clap. "Oohhh, weddings, I love weddings! Think we'll be invited? Course, she did try to have Nana and I imprisoned for life, so we probably shouldn't give too nice a gift." Mina gave her granddaughter a raised eyebrow and a shake of the head, but she was chuckling. Ruby laughed in return and shrugged. "What?"

"I will do so. I speak excellent French and have some skill with magic. And I'm sure Miss West and Mr. Eastman will wish to remain here to offer whatever assistance to you that they can before our final departure, Your Majesty."
"We absolutely will Your Majesty, anything you need. Besides, I am sure Abby and Cal will want to enjoy some alone time in the City of Love!"
 

Neferka replies, "Very good." Turning towards the Druidess Meren she says, "And will you make the trip as well, starting your new duties as my Ambassador to France?" Meren says, "I would be honored to do so. I will communicate your wishes. I will need credentials."

Barrister Sefu says, "They will be drafted and signed by the Queen prior to your departure. I will also draft the recall notice to our present Ambassador to France. We will request that he remain in Paris until the month's end to assist with the transition and help make introductions for you. Assure him that he will have considerable choice in selecting his next assignment, probably a location with warmer climate, as his wife has found European winters to be far too cold."

"Who is the present Ambassador, if I may ask?"
 


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