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Bongo Monkeys and Mermaids

posted by Ginger at 05:16 PM, December 24, 2002 | Filed under : NPC Dialogs | Comments and Followups

Random and Vialle prepare for the arrival of the Rebman Embassy.

“Hey, baboo, what happened to my lucky bongo monkey boxer shorts?”

“I’ll have to ask Steward Vent. I think the laundry is a little overloaded with the influx of new castle residents lately.”

“I’ll say. This never would have happened under Lord Burn. I may have to re-institute floggings. For morale purposes, of course.”

“I’m sure that will work admirably. I’ll also be sure to tell them it was your idea.”

“Spoilsport. I wonder who these with the mermaids belong to? They’re kind of snazzy. Oh, well, they’re mine now. A little loose, but they’ll do.”

“If you really want to know whose they are, ask Paige. She’s the member of the family most likely to know about other people’s underwear choices.”

“Me-ow! A saucer of milk for the Queen?”

“You wouldn’t have me any other way, and you know it, love.”

“I’d be bored spitless if I were married to someone like Solace. So tell me who Valeria’s likely to be bringing with her. Corwin mentioned a retinue, but no names.”

“For this kind of job? Bend and Montage, I would think. Some Coldstream Guards, who are likely to be loyal to Montage. A few trusted flunkies from Valeria’s personal staff.”

“Bend and Montage, eh? I never liked them. But my stay in Rebma was not untroublesome.”

“You’re beyond Moire’s reach now, darling.”

“Not yet. But I will be in a few days.”

“What about Conner? He’s a wanted man in Rebma.”

“Oh, I’ve taken care of that. I sent to Fiona. Do you know about mother cats?”

“I can’t say that I do, love.”

“You’re about to get an education. Size means nothing when it comes to maternal protectiveness. I expect every redhead but Clarissa and Brand to present a united front against the enemy of their kin.”

“Have you sent to Jerod?”

“Jerod? Crap! No. She’s his sister.” <pause> “I need some paper.”

“There’s some in the secretary in the study.”

“Never mind, I’ve got it.” <sound of scribbling, then a long pause> “Okay, got that taken care of. I hope they’ll be smart enough not to ask for Martin.”

“He’s not here, so he’ll be hard to give to them. Valeria was born after he left Rebma, anyway, so she doesn’t know him at all. But she was raised with all the family stories.”

“Lovely. I’m sure they’re realistic.”

“The better to keep her scared, my dear. How do I look?”

“Breathtaking. If that doesn’t distract ‘em, nothing will.”

“Thank you, darling. Shall we go up?”

“I’d rather we went down.”

<giggle> “Later.”

“Oh, if you insist. But I wish I still had my lucky boxers.”

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