AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[Silver Moon]

A quintet of musicians enter the room. They begin playing their trumpets, flutes, drums and an odd-square-shaped stringed instrument, playing the Egyptian version of a bridal march. The tempo of the music increases. The musicians then change to soft background music as Sabah begins the ceremony. Ruby finds the music and initial part of the ceremony to be very similar to Neferka's wedding. It was hard to believe that was only four days earlier, in many ways it seemed like it had been years.

She speaks of the beliefs of the couple in magic, citing the western deity of mages Math, and also the Eygptian diety of Magic, Isis. She wishes the couple long life and wisdom, stating that the companionship that most couples seek is already embodied by this couple who have been close friends for many decades. The two then exchange vows, repeating words stated by Sabah, as there clearly has not been time for them to prepare some themselves. "I Jean Victor take thee Eugenie Maria" and she repeats "And I Eugenie Maria take thee Jean Victor as my husband". The two kiss and Sabah declares them married.

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

"Isn't it so romantic?" She squeezed George's hand. "I guess no big party since this was so last minute." She glanced to Abby sitting next to her, looking beautiful in her change of clothes but Ruby could see the weariness in her eyes. "I don't think any of us would stay awake very long, even at the fanciest party on the planet. "

 

[Silver Moon]

The ceremony draws to a close. Queen Neferka indicates that the possessions which the French diplomats had left at the palace in Cairo have arrived and have been loaded onto the airship. The seven French are asked to proceed outside to it. They are accompanied by Callum and Abigail, who will be flying them to Paris. Also withthem is the druidess Meren, assuming her new post as Ambassador to France.

As this was one of the smaller airships the gondola compartment is a little cramped with all ten people plus the luggage, with the trunks doing double-duty as chairs since all of the airship's chairs except for the pilot's have been removed to make space. It soon takes to the sky and proceeds northward.

The others head back inside the Temple of Bast. Neferka breathes a sigh of relief saying, "I am glad that they are gone." She turns towards Barrister Sefu and says, "Please locate the other French wizards within the country and see that they receive a military escort to the border and transportation away from Egypt." Sabah adds, "The other Frenchmen can be found in Zakazik, Tanis, Port Said and the Nubian Capital."

 

[orchid blossom]

As this was one of the smaller airships the gondola compartment is a little cramped with all seven people plus the luggage, with the trunks doing double-duty as chairs since all of the airship's chairs except for the pilot's have been removed to make space. It soon takes to the sky and proceeds northward.

Inside the airship, Abby said to Meren, "I'm not sure if I should congratulate you or say I'm sorry. Paris is a beautiful city, but still a city. I hope you'll be comfortable there. I have no doubt you're pleased to serve the Pharoh."

 

[Silver Moon]

Inside the airship, Abby said to Meren, "I'm not sure if I should congratulate you or say I'm sorry. Paris is a beautiful city, but still a city. I hope you'll be comfortable there. I have no doubt you're pleased to serve the Pharoh."

Meren replies, "Last week I watched the King's sheep for a living. Today I am the Queen's chief representative to a major foreign power. How could I not be pleased? And yes, Paris may be a city, but I am certain that I will be able to find forests and gardens within a day's journey for times when I need to become reacquainted with nature."

 

[Queenie]

The ceremony draws to a close. Queen Neferka indicates that the possessions which the French diplomats had left at the palace in Cairo have arrived and have been loaded onto the airship. The seven French are asked to proceed outside to it. They are accompanied by Callum and Abigail, who will be flying them to Paris. Also withthem is the druidess Meren, assuming her new post as Ambassador to France.

As this was one of the smaller airships the gondola compartment is a little cramped with all seven people plus the luggage, with the trunks doing double-duty as chairs since all of the airship's chairs except for the pilot's have been removed to make space. It soon takes to the sky and proceeds northward.

The others head back inside the Temple of Bast. Neferka breathes a sigh of relief saying, "I am glad that they are gone." She turns towards Barrister Sefu and says, "Please locate the other French wizards within the country and see that they receive a military escort to the border and transportation away from Egypt." Sabah adds, "The other Frenchmen can be found in Zakazik, Tanis, Port Said and the Nubian Capital."

Before Abby left Ruby pulled her aside to say goodbye. "I hope you enjoy Paris, you've really earned a vacation after this crazy trip. I hope you'll be returning to us, eventually." Ruby gave her friend a big hug and kiss on the cheek. "Take care of yourself and get some rest!" She winked at Abby before returning inside to the Queen.

Ruby approached Neferka and gave her a long, tight hug. "You did good Your Majesty. I can't imagine what you are feeling right now but I am certain your father and brothers would be very proud of you."

 

[orchid blossom]

Meren replies, "Last week I watched the King's sheep for a living. Today I am the Queen's chief representative to a major foreign power. How could I not be pleased? And yes, Paris may be a city, but I am certain that I will be able to find forests and gardens within a day's journey for times when I need to become reacquainted with nature."

"If you're pleased, then I'm pleased," Abby said and smiled. "The French countryside will hold all sorts of new discoveries for you.

If you'll excuse me, I want to find out how long the trip is likely to take."

She approached Cal at the pilot's station of the zeppelin. "Any idea how long this trip will be? I'd like to know how long I'll be able to pass out for."

 

[Silver Moon]

"She approached Cal at the pilot's station of the zeppelin. "Any idea how long this trip will be? I'd like to know how long I'll be able to pass out for."

He says, "Go and sleep, we won't be reaching Paris until well after nightfall, and there won't be very much to look at along this trip except for the sea."

 

[Silver Moon]

Ruby approached Neferka and gave her a long, tight hug. "You did good Your Majesty. I can't imagine what you are feeling right now but I am certain your father and brothers would be very proud of you."

She says, "It has been a long week. I never imagined that I would be in this role, my brothers were the line of succession. The most I could have hoped for was to be married off to somebody of importance.

We will hold the formal funeral services for my father and brothers in a few days, I would do it sooner except I think making peace with the rebels and getting the British soldiers off of Egyptian soil is the most immediate priority. Well, second priority, right now I believe that all of us could use sleep. Let me talk to Sabah about that, I think that she knows a spell that could shorten that."

 

[orchid blossom]

He says, "Go and sleep, we won't be reaching Paris until well after nightfall, and there won't be very much to look at along this trip except for the sea."

"Thank you. I don't even know how long it's been. I think two whole days? I'm sure you'll wake me if you need anything."

Abby walked toward the back of the small chamber, spread out a cloak on the floor and improved a pillow from the hood, and was asleep in moments.