AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[Fenris]

George awakens at 8:00AM. As he exits the bedroom of the suite he sees that a pair of young Egyptian teenage girls are waiting to assist him. One says that she has drawn him a bath while the other presents him with the clothing that he had worn the previous day, which has now been cleaned and pressed. He also notices one addition, as a holster with a revolver has been attached to his belt.

George takes a bit of exercise, a luxury he hasn't had for a bit, and brings a cigar and a bottle of scotch into the bath with him. Carefully keeping track of the time, he gives himself a good 20 minutes of blissful indulgence before getting out, drying and getting dressed. He looks at the holster, debating whether or not to wear it, but finally decides to wear it, precautions were required and it lent an air of authority. He could always crack an obstinate person over the head with it if needed as well. examining himself in the mirror he takes a deep breath and turns to a still sleeping Ruby, giving her a kiss on the cheek before heading downstairs.

 

[Fenris]

OOC: Just like those old "Rated M for Mature" posts from the 'Wild West' days.

OOC: Well......................... IF we were on CM, I do have an alternative, and explicit post I could put up. But Eric's Grandma lives her so I can't post it.

 

[Silver Moon]

As certain as she was that she must be the last one sleeping, it still didn't seem very polite to stick her nose into what were certain to be private, family rooms. Instead, she turned to the right and followed the staircase back down to the first floor.

As she arrives in the main foyer, a servant girl who is busy polishing the statue of Mary Stuart stops working and approaches. "Would Miss Marsters care for her morning meal?" the woman asks.

 

[Silver Moon]

OOC: Well......................... IF we were on CM, I do have an alternative, and explicit post I could put up. But Eric's Grandma lives her so I can't post it.

OOC: Technically accurate, except for the fact that all of those more explicit Wild West posts did find their way into the Story Hours on this board.

 

[Silver Moon]

....he takes a deep breath and turns to a still sleeping Ruby, giving her a kiss on the cheek before heading downstairs.

George is met by an Egyptian Army Lieutenant who ushers him into a small private dining room adjacent to the main dining room. Seated inside is Colonel Dhahabiya Hassan in a formal dress uniform that bears the insignia of his new rank. The man is drinking tea from a large mug and gestures for George to have a seat where a place setting has been laid out. George is no sooner seated when an overflowing platter full of breakfast and a mug of coffee are placed before him by the younger Lieutenant, who then departs. The Colonel says, "Eat heartily Mr. Eastman, it may be quite a while until our next meal."

 

[orchid blossom]

As she arrives in the main foyer, a servant girl who is busy polishing the statue of Mary Stuart stops working and approaches. "Would Miss Marsters care for her morning meal?" the woman asks.

"I would, if you would be so kind to direct me," Abby smiled, taming the New Orleans accent in her French. She had been in many places before that had staff and servants, and she had never felt odd about it. But here... Perhaps it was because she was the only guest, and probably an object of curiosity. The best thing to do was behave as they expected her to, with an extra helping of kindness on top.

 

[Silver Moon]

"I would, if you would be so kind to direct me," Abby smiled, taming the New Orleans accent in her French. She had been in many places before that had staff and servants, and she had never felt odd about it. But here... Perhaps it was because she was the only guest, and probably an object of curiosity. The best thing to do was behave as they expected her to, with an extra helping of kindness on top.

Abigail is escorted over to the front door on the east wall which is opened to her. Inside is an elaborate formal dining room that is indeed fit for a Queen.

The room is thirty-foot square with a pair of rectangular tables set out to form "T". White linen tablecloths cover both tables, but only three place settings are laid out, at the bottom section of the T along the north wall nearest a set of swinging double doors that presumably go to the kitchen. The tables settings are at the far end and then also to the chairs immediately right and left of the end. The servant holds one of the side chairs for Abby and then excuses herself, heading out the door they entered rather than the one to the kitchen area.

 

[Fenris]

George is met by an Egyptian Army Lieutenant who ushers him into a small private dining room adjacent to the main dining room. Seated inside is Colonel Dhahabiya Hassan in a formal dress uniform that bears the insignia of his new rank. The man is drinking tea from a large mug and gestures for George to have a seat where a place setting has been laid out. George is no sooner seated when an overflowing platter full of breakfast and a mug of coffee are placed before him by the younger Lieutenant, who then departs. The Colonel says, "Eat heartily Mr. Eastman, it may be quite a while until our next meal."

George digs in with gusto, "No need to tell me, you should have seen my last board meeting where we had to take down the silver trust." grins George through bites. "Now, I would like to meet with each group separately first, then together, then break them apart and let them stew. Repeat as needed. I asked to have you here to help because as an officer, the British will respect you, and the rebels will trust you more as an Egyptian. No one will like me, especially when I start shooting down all their demands." laughs George.

 

[Silver Moon]

"Now, I would like to meet with each group separately first, then together, then break them apart and let them stew. Repeat as needed. I asked to have you here to help because as an officer, the British will respect you, and the rebels will trust you more as an Egyptian. No one will like me, especially when I start shooting down all their demands." laughs George.

Col. Hassan says, "Zakazik is the home of the General Ahmed Orabi and most of his senior staff, which means instead of stewing in a room they will likely go elsewhere in the city until called back. With that in mind, would you prefer to meet with them first or second? And do we want to wait until both groups to be called together for the Queen's grand entrance and support of you, or should that be done with each group individually?"

 

[Silver Moon]

OOC: As I mentioned earlier, I'm working on the Story Hour from Thread III to update experience points. I just got the point in the story where this happened: Raising his gun above his head George rallies the party and Egyptian soldiers nearby with an Inspire Courage spell and orders them to follow and he charges on horseback into the Royal Palace after the rebels. It's scenes like that one that make stories like this fun for DM's, players and readers alike!