orchid blossom
Explorer
"What?" Abby cried, then laughed and shook her head.
"You who were so sure you were going to be released from the service and quite possibly disinherited. How? We didn't tell them anything in that telegram."
AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.
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"What?" Abby cried, then laughed and shook her head.
"You who were so sure you were going to be released from the service and quite possibly disinherited. How? We didn't tell them anything in that telegram."
Silver Moon
Adventurer
He says, "Well, you're half correct, I will definitely be released from the clandestine services. Remember that Scotsman who we rescued, Robert Lewis Stevenson. He is apparently a writer and wrote a long story of the rescue of him, the archaeologists and that Oxford professor. It was published in yesterday's Daily Telegraph, London's best selling newspaper. We are now national heroes, and the Queen will be recognizing us next month in a ceremony.
And yes, the telegram was four pages long. My uncle is very excited about my bringing honor to the Stuarts in such a heroic and now public manner."
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orchid blossom
Explorer
"I remember him a little. It seems so long ago now. Well, I'm sure the ceremony is something Mr. Stevenson will greatly enjoy," she laughed. "He did seem one for adventure, but I'm sure he'll be happy to add "Sir" to his name.
So are you relieved to be out of the clandestine service? I got the feeling you enjoyed some of it, at least."
Silver Moon
Adventurer
Callum laughs and says, "Oh no, when I said 'us' I didn't mean myself and Stephenson. I will be knighted and official proclamations will be read honoring my two assistants in the rescue, specifically young Henry Jones and Miss. Abigail Marsters."
"I did enjoy it, but I am now a public figure, so spy work now is in my past."orchid said:
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orchid blossom
Explorer
"Me? Well, I didn't really..." she let out an explosive breath and sat dumbfounded for a moment. "I'm not even a British citizen," she finished lamely.
Silver Moon
Adventurer
He laughs, "You're not being knighted or inducted into the Ladies of the Garter, it's only a written proclamation recognizing your for distinguished service to the crown. Those can be granted to anyone, regardless of of nationality. If a six-year-old Scottish boy can be recognized as such, so can a former archaeology student who studied in the British Islaes."
orchid blossom
Explorer
"I'm afraid this may be just a little more attention than I'm comfortable with. I should telegram Mrs. Parker. Although I suppose it can wait until we get back to Egypt." She was obviously still a bit rattled.
"I'm glad young Mr. Jones is alright. I hadn't seen him since I lost track of you there."
Silver Moon
Adventurer
"Oh, that's in my uncle's lengthy note as well. Queen Neferka acknowledges that we have been delayed and she tells us to be safe. I am thinking about us leaving tomorrow evening, as we need to wait until nightfall to inflate the dirigible unseen."
He says, "Oh yes, the whole team is safe. The last I heard there were still guarding the grounded French ship with the dowry."orchid said:
"Anyway, back to the meeting. With my new honors, and praise from the senior member of the Stuart Clan, there was no way that Meagan could have be deposed. And her criticism of my sharing information with you was also negated by your heroics and general recognition the we are currently working as a team. Plus you apparently greatly impressed Maracita with your background."
orchid blossom
Explorer
"I can't imagine she was greatly pleased to hear all about your accolades just now. Although honestly, I don't get any impression that she doesn't like you personally. I imagine she was quite conflicted.
But what part of my background impressed, Maracita? That is quite nice to hear."
Silver Moon
Adventurer
He says, "She agrees with me about an archaeologist being needed to find more information about what the ancients knew. Unfortunately she won't be around to help us, she's leaving momentarily for Peru."
