AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[orchid blossom]

He laughs "Abby, being seen with you is the least of my worries. Once my father learns of my being discharged from the Queen's service he might disown me. So allow me this extravagance while I am temporarily in his good graces. Besides, you may not have ever heard this before but...(lowering his voice) my family happens to be well off financially."

"Alright, we'll throw caution to the wind and enjoy ourselves. I can't say I mind... There has been a distinct lack of the finer things in my life lately. I missed all the fancy parties in Egypt, after all."

 

[Silver Moon]

"Yes, due to your insistence on rescuing archaeologists sentenced to death and stopping royal families from being poisoned. You miss all the best social functions that way."


The soon arrive at the famed dining establishment. Abby had heard of the restaurant before. It was founded in 1820 by Jean Vefour and quickly established a reputation as the premiere dining establishment for the upper classes. They enter the establishment. Despite the late hour the room is three-quarters full, although the empty tables that are there ensure that the couple does not have to wait to be seated.

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[orchid blossom]

"Yes, due to your insistence on rescuing archaeologists sentenced to death and stopping royal families from being poisoned. You miss all the best social functions that way."

The soon arrive at the famed dining establishment. Abby had heard of the restaurant before. It was founded in 1820 by Jean Vefour and quickly established a reputation as the premiere dining establishment for the upper classes. They enter the establishment. Despite the late hour the room is three-quarters full, although the empty tables that are there ensure that the couple does not have to wait to be seated.

"To be honest, I wasn't sorry to miss the formal functions. I can do fancy manners and small talk, but I find it exhausting."

As they were shown to their table she said to him, quietly, "What a beautiful place. I didn't expect the atmosphere to be so intimate. And the smells are amazing."

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

She replies, "Ruby, while the majority of the people on this world believe in their own personal deities, and those of the clergy dedicate their lives to them, very few of us are blessed enough to actually encounter them. We are fulfilling a special destiny, which I believe is a mixture of divine providence and individual self-determination. What about you? I would guess that you strongly believe in Aphrodite, but even she won't be telling Ruby West what to do."

Ruby thought hard on that for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Yes I suppose that is true. She can 'strongly suggest' something but I make my own decisions. Still, it is nice to be able to help out someone so important. Not so long ago I didn't believe in anything. But things have changed, obviously."

Ruby turned her face into the oncoming cool desert air, letting it blow her hair around her face in cool waves. "And I had really thought we were only coming here on a nice vacation. And while things have been crazy, at least I have made a new friend." She smiled at the Queen.

 

[Silver Moon]

"And I had really thought we were only coming here on a nice vacation. And while things have been crazy, at least I have made a new friend." She smiled at the Queen.

Neferka says, "And I feel the same."

The Chariot of the Winds arrives at the roof of the Zakazik Grand Hotel. It is obvious that Barrister Sefu has notified them, as an entire honor guard is assembled on the roof and musicians begin to play as the carpet touches down.

Sultan Ali Ranual, the nephew of the hotel owner that had initially greeted Ruby and Mina when they first arrived, moves forward and makes a long speech about how honored they are that the Queen has chosen their establishment as the Royal Palace for the initial week of her reign. He says that the Royal suite has been prepared and that the overwhelming majority of the hotel's servants have been made available to cater to her every need.

Neferka says, "Very well. My sister will stay with me. See to it that suitable quarters are also prepared for the High Priestess Sabah, the head of my personal guard Colonel Hassan, Mr. George Eastman, Miss Constance Grace West and Mr. Lawrence Cantrell. My Chief of Staff, Barrister Sefu, should be arriving by Friday. Until that time Mr. Eastman will serve as my Interm Chief of Staff. See to it that all logistical arrangements are made through him, or through his fiance Miss West if he is unavailable."

 

[Silver Moon]

"What a beautiful place. I didn't expect the atmosphere to be so intimate. And the smells are amazing."

"You deserve it," he states. They are given menus and Cal is handed a wine list. "What looks good to you?" he asks Abby.

 

[orchid blossom]

"You deserve it," he states. They are given menus and Cal is handed a wine list. "What looks good to you?" he asks Abby.

"Something hearty," she said, immediately dismissing the idea of any fish or anything light. She was far too hungry to play around with light fare.

"Mmm, Chateaubriand. Good bread. Perhaps some harico vert or the garlic balsamic roasted brussels sprouts. Of course the French Onion Soup."

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

Ruby squeezed George's hand. "That is quite the honor!"

She approached the Queen. " I forgot to ask, what will become of Freya? She was quite helpful through everything."

 

[Silver Moon]

She approached the Queen. " I forgot to ask, what will become of Freya? She was quite helpful through everything."

Neferka replies, "Barrister Sefu has requested her assistance for the next few days. She is acting as an observer of the departure of the remaining French wizards from my land. After that is concluded she has been asked to join us here."

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

Neferka replies, "Barrister Sefu has requested her assistance for the next few days. She is acting as an observer of the departure of the remaining French wizards from my land. After that is concluded she has been asked to join us here."

"Very good! I was hoping she hadn't left yet, I do want to be able to say goodbye. We went through a lot together."