AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[orchid blossom]

He says, "Tonight will be great, let loose and have fun. Tomorrow will be even better, as we basically have no plans, other than both of us taking a day off before returning to Egypt."

"I'm not sure which sounds better. Now, be a gentleman and help a Lady down," Abby said with a smile. When the carriage came to a full stop Cal stepped down and offered her a hand. Her ears were already filled with the music coming from inside. The faint smell of tobacco smoke and liquor wafted from the door. This place, half a world away from New Orleans, suddenly felt like home.

She lifted her chin, took the offered hand and stepped out of the carriage. "Buy me a drink?" she grinned.

 

[Silver Moon]

"She lifted her chin, took the offered hand and stepped out of the carriage. "Buy me a drink?" she grinned.

They make their way over to the bar and Callum order the drinks. A long row of dancing girls are on stage dancing the can-can.

 

[Fenris]

Neferka says, "We are almost completed the business. The only question is when do you want to start and with which faction or both simultaneously? We can send messengers to the camps once this meal is completed."

"No time like the present. I would like to strike while the iron is hot, meaning the manifestation of Bast. So after dinner I suppose. I would like a central conference room, with two independent rooms attached. That way I can have separate as well as joint talks as needed. Also may I have Lt. Hassan placed at my disposal for the talks? I feel he would be respected by both sides and would function very well as my assistant in this endeavor." replies George.

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

Ruby gritted her teeth. "I know you are eager to help the Queen but isn't it a little late to start negotiations tonight? I mean, by the time we finish this delicious 14 course meal the Queen has had prepared for us... Wouldn't starting fresh be more ideal? By the time each side gets their message and responds... I don't know much about these things but it just seems the morning would be better."

 

[Fenris]

Ruby gritted her teeth. "I know you are eager to help the Queen but isn't it a little late to start negotiations tonight? I mean, by the time we finish this delicious 14 course meal the Queen has had prepared for us... Wouldn't starting fresh be more ideal? By the time each side gets their message and responds... I don't know much about these things but it just seems the morning would be better."

George smiles and pats Ruby's hand. "Of course you are right my dear. It will take some time to send messengers and allows the representatives to arrive, the rooms to be made ready. So yes, let preparations begin, but the real work can start in the morning, after this sumptuous meal and a good night's sleep." replies George.

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

"Of course, that is if it pleases the Queen. I would imagine even a Queen needs some time to rest her mind and relax, even if just a little." Ruby shot George a quick look! letting him know she had her own plans for him this evening.

 

[Silver Moon]

"That way I can have separate as well as joint talks as needed. Also may I have Lt. Col. Hassan placed at my disposal for the talks? I feel he would be respected by both sides and would function very well as my assistant in this endeavor." replies George.

She says, "Yes, although Dhahabiya Hassan is no longer a Lieutenant Colonel, he has received a promotion to the rank of Colonel."

 

[Silver Moon]

"Of course, that is if it pleases the Queen. I would imagine even a Queen needs some time to rest her mind and relax, even if just a little." Ruby shot George a quick look! letting him know she had her own plans for him this evening.

The Queen says, "Yes, there is no need to accomplish it all tonight. Messages will be sent this evening, the negotiations will all take place tomorrow. Ruby, I want my sister to be present but my being there would undermine his work, so once initial introductions are made and the people he will be talking with are assured that he speaks on my behalf I will then be available to spend some time with you."

 

[Queenie]

AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part V.

The Queen says, "Yes, there is no need to accomplish it all tonight. Messages will be sent this evening, the negotiations will all take place tomorrow. Ruby, I want my sister to be present but my being there would undermine his work, so once initial introductions are made and the people he will be talking with are assured that he speaks on my behalf I will then be available to spend some time with you."

"That will be fabulous! As long as it doesn't interfere, of course. We haven't had much chance to shop, or see sights for that matter. It would be nice to get to see the beauty of Egypt. Don't you agree George?"

 

[orchid blossom]

They make their way over to the bar and Callum order the drinks. A long row of dancing girls are on stage dancing the can-can.

Abby and Cal spent the next several hours inside the Moulin Rouge. After the famous can-can, a singer took the stage and favored them with several gorgeous ballads and a few bawdy tunes. Afterward, the music started up and the patrons started dancing.

It was the first night in a long time that Abby didn't feel the weight of any responsibility weighing her down. She and Cal danced and laughed, and she even danced with a few other amiable gents who wanted nothing more than to spend a few minutes with a pretty lady.

There was a difference between the Moulin Rouge and the clubs in New Orleans. Back home, the clubs and the music in them were a celebration of life, a chance to be together and be alive. Here, they felt like a celebration of the art, a place to see and be seen. It was both more and less. Perhaps it was that the Moulin Rouge was a place one came for fantasy and escape, and the clubs back home where a place to come to knit the community together. Both were delightful in their own ways.