Fwd: 997.272.2200: A Night At the Opera!

--- Eris Reddoch  wrote:
> Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:06:05 CST
> From: Eris Reddoch 
> Subject: Re: [akus] 997.272.2200: A Night At the
> Opera!
> To: akus@phoenyx.net
> 
> Terry Mixon wrote:
> 
> > > As you chat the line inches forward and you
> finally find yourself
> > > at the kiosk.
> > >
> > > The vargr female behind the glass asks, "Name
> please?"
> >
> >  "Lysia David party."
> 
> She glances at her terminal and slides the tickets
> through the slot, 
> "Four tickets...enjoy the show."
> 
> Once inside you go up stairs to your right and find
> your seats. They 
> aren't bad really seats, but they are about as far
> up and away from the 
> stage as you can get. You just hope the acoustics in
> the theater are good.

April follows along with into thte theater, taking it
all in as they find their seats.


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> > She glances at her terminal and slides the tickets
> > through the slot,
> > "Four tickets...enjoy the show."

"Thank you."

> > Once inside you go up stairs to your right and find
> > your seats. They
> > aren't bad really seats, but they are about as far
> > up and away from the
> > stage as you can get. You just hope the acoustics in
> > the theater are good.
> 
> April follows along with into the theater, taking it
> all in as they find their seats.

Shawn will see the ladies seated and take the last seat for himself.

Shawn

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Terry Mixon wrote:

>>> Once inside you go up stairs to your right and find your
>>> seats. They aren't bad really seats, but they are about as
>>> far up and away from the stage as you can get. You just
>>> hope the acoustics in the theater are good.
>> 
>> April follows along with into the theater, taking it all in
>> as they find their seats.
> 
> Shawn will see the ladies seated and take the last seat for
> himself.

Up here there are only four seats between aisles. Shawn finds 
himself seated next to Ilane. April is inside of Ilane and Lysia 
is on the other aisle next to April.

Looking down toward the stage you see that a live orchestra is 
already in the pit warming up. This is something of a surprise as 
  many plays and reviews have taken to using recorded music 
instead of live orchestras as a money saving measure. Beyond the 
orchestra a closed purple curtain with an ornate signet of a 
golden crown and stylized crossed rifles hides the stage proper. 
The house lights are still up, and the audience is still filing 
in. It looks like the house will be nearly full tonight.

Eris
AKU GM

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eris Reddoch" 
>
> >>> Once inside you go up stairs to your right and find your
> >>> seats. They aren't bad really seats, but they are about as
> >>> far up and away from the stage as you can get. You just
> >>> hope the acoustics in the theater are good.
> >>
> >> April follows along with into the theater, taking it all in
> >> as they find their seats.
> >
> > Shawn will see the ladies seated and take the last seat for
> > himself.
>
> Up here there are only four seats between aisles. Shawn finds
> himself seated next to Ilane. April is inside of Ilane and Lysia
> is on the other aisle next to April.
>
> Looking down toward the stage you see that a live orchestra is
> already in the pit warming up. This is something of a surprise as
>   many plays and reviews have taken to using recorded music
> instead of live orchestras as a money saving measure. Beyond the
> orchestra a closed purple curtain with an ornate signet of a
> golden crown and stylized crossed rifles hides the stage proper.
> The house lights are still up, and the audience is still filing
> in. It looks like the house will be nearly full tonight.

Lysia allows the others to take their seats before sitting down herself.

She leans over to the others, "My father did 'Beyond the Gate' here a long
long time ago.  He had balcony seats set aside for his guests for every
preformance, I met a lot of interesting people that summer."

She grins a little, "A few years later my mother sang the lead in 'Mistress'
here as well.  There's a lot of memories in this old building."

Lysia David

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Quoting Adunaphell :

> Lysia allows the others to take their seats before sitting down herself.
> 
> She leans over to the others, "My father did 'Beyond the Gate' here a long
> long time ago.  He had balcony seats set aside for his guests for every
> preformance, I met a lot of interesting people that summer."
> 
> She grins a little, "A few years later my mother sang the lead in 'Mistress'
> here as well.  There's a lot of memories in this old building."

Ilane smiles at Lysia.  "Wow...it must have been great being in such a talented 
family.  My parents *still* don't understand why I left the Cathay Belt to 
do 'that crazy dancing thing'..."

-- 
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Ilane Lanik wrote:

>  Quoting Adunaphell :
>
> > Lysia allows the others to take their seats before sitting down
> > herself.
> >
> > She leans over to the others, "My father did 'Beyond the Gate' here
> > a long long time ago. He had balcony seats set aside for his
> > guests for every preformance, I met a lot of interesting people
> > that summer."
> >
> > She grins a little, "A few years later my mother sang the lead in
> > 'Mistress' here as well. There's a lot of memories in this old
> > building."
>
>  Ilane smiles at Lysia. "Wow...it must have been great being in such
>  a talented family. My parents *still* don't understand why I left
>  the Cathay Belt to do 'that crazy dancing thing'..."

The lights dim and the buzz of the crowd hushes in anticipation. Music 
begins to swell from the orchestra pit and the curtain draws back 
revealing a line of dancers and the show begins...

There is an intermission where refreshments are available for purchase 
in the lobby, then the show continues.

It is late when the show ends and it's been a good one. The audience is 
moved to give the performers a standing ovation.

Eris
AKU GM

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> > > Lysia allows the others to take their seats before sitting down
> > > herself.
> > >
> > > She leans over to the others, "My father did 'Beyond the Gate' here
> > > a long long time ago. He had balcony seats set aside for his
> > > guests for every preformance, I met a lot of interesting people
> > > that summer."
> > >
> > > She grins a little, "A few years later my mother sang the lead in
> > > 'Mistress' here as well. There's a lot of memories in this old
> > > building."
> >
> >  Ilane smiles at Lysia. "Wow...it must have been great being in such
> >  a talented family. My parents *still* don't understand why I left
> >  the Cathay Belt to do 'that crazy dancing thing'..."
> 
> The lights dim and the buzz of the crowd hushes in anticipation. Music
> begins to swell from the orchestra pit and the curtain draws back
> revealing a line of dancers and the show begins...

Shawn enjoys the show, attentive to any comments Ilane or the others have to make.
 
> There is an intermission where refreshments are available for purchase
> in the lobby, then the show continues.
> 
> It is late when the show ends and it's been a good one. The audience is
> moved to give the performers a standing ovation.

As he made his way out with the ladies he commented on how good the show was.

"I'll call us a cab. Back to the suites or a nightcap?"

Shawn called for a cab.

Shawn

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> Shawn enjoys the show, attentive to any comments Ilane or the others have to
> make.

Ilane seems to be really happy with the show, and makes occasional quiet 
comments along the way.  She seems to be very familar with the composer's work.

> As he made his way out with the ladies he commented on how good the show
> was.

"Yes, it *was* good!", the tall brunette says enthusiatically.  "That sort of 
music *never* goes out of style as far as I'm concerned..."

> "I'll call us a cab. Back to the suites or a nightcap?"

Ilane stifles a yawn, yet answers, "I'm not ready to go back yet.  I vote for a 
little nightcap someplace."

-- 
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> > Shawn enjoys the show, attentive to any comments Ilane or the others have to
> > make.
> 
> Ilane seems to be really happy with the show, and makes occasional quiet
> comments along the way.  She seems to be very familar with the composer's work.

He will make cognizant replies. He seems somewhat familiar with the work itself.
 
> > As he made his way out with the ladies he commented on how good the show
> > was.
> 
> "Yes, it *was* good!", the tall brunette says enthusiatically.  "That sort of
> music *never* goes out of style as far as I'm concerned..."

Shawn nodded.

"Something stylish is never out of order." He may or may not be referring to the opera.

> > "I'll call us a cab. Back to the suites or a nightcap?"
> 
> Ilane stifles a yawn, yet answers, "I'm not ready to go back yet.  I vote for a
> little nightcap someplace."

"Ladies?"

Shawn

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--- Terry Mixon  wrote:
> > > Shawn enjoys the show, attentive to any comments
> Ilane or the others have to
> > > make.
> > 
> > Ilane seems to be really happy with the show, and
> makes occasional quiet
> > comments along the way.  She seems to be very
> familar with the composer's work.
> 

April enjoys the show quietly and attentively.  She
comments very rarely.  

> He will make cognizant replies. He seems somewhat
> familiar with the work itself.
>  
> > > As he made his way out with the ladies he
> commented on how good the show
> > > was.
> > 
> > "Yes, it *was* good!", the tall brunette says
> enthusiatically.  "That sort of
> > music *never* goes out of style as far as I'm
> concerned..."
> 
> Shawn nodded.
> 
> "Something stylish is never out of order." He may or
> may not be referring to the opera.

April grins at Shawn.

> 
> > > "I'll call us a cab. Back to the suites or a
> nightcap?"
> > 
> > Ilane stifles a yawn, yet answers, "I'm not ready
> to go back yet.  I vote for a
> > little nightcap someplace."
> 
> "Ladies?"

"Yes, a night cap is alright."

April 

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> > > Ilane stifles a yawn, yet answers, "I'm not ready
> > to go back yet.  I vote for a
> > > little nightcap someplace."
> >
> > "Ladies?"
> 
> "Yes, a night cap is alright."

Shawn had the cab, when it arrived, take them to a place close to the hotel for a nightcap.

Shawn

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Terry Mixon wrote:

> > "Yes, a night cap is alright."
>
>  Shawn had the cab, when it arrived, take them to a place close to the
>  hotel for a nightcap.

The cabbie takes you down the street and let's you out at a small 
nightclub. Once inside you are greeted by a hostess who escorts you to a 
table and introduces Michael, your waiter.

"What can I get for you, Si's and Sianna's?"

Eris
AKU GM

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> > > "Yes, a night cap is alright."
> >
> >  Shawn had the cab, when it arrived, take them to a place close to the
> >  hotel for a nightcap.
> 
> The cabbie takes you down the street and let's you out at a small
> nightclub. Once inside you are greeted by a hostess who escorts you to a
> table and introduces Michael, your waiter.
> 
> "What can I get for you, Si's and Sianna's?"

Shawn will order a suitable nightcap for himself and let the ladies pick their own.

Shawn

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Terry Mixon wrote:

> >>> "Yes, a night cap is alright."
> >>
> >> Shawn had the cab, when it arrived, take them to a place close to
> >> the hotel for a nightcap.
> >
> > The cabbie takes you down the street and let's you out at a small
> > nightclub. Once inside you are greeted by a hostess who escorts you
> > to a table and introduces Michael, your waiter.
> >
> > "What can I get for you, Si's and Sianna's?"
>
>  Shawn will order a suitable nightcap for himself and let the ladies
>  pick their own.

The order is taken and delivered to your table in short order.

While you wait, and after your drinks arrive, you can enjoy the lounge 
singer performing on the small stage. He is a "crooner" who is 
accompanied by a man playing piano who joins in with occasional two part 
harmony.

Eris
AKU GM

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> The order is taken and delivered to your table in short order.
> 
> While you wait, and after your drinks arrive, you can enjoy the lounge
> singer performing on the small stage. He is a "crooner" who is
> accompanied by a man playing piano who joins in with occasional two part
> harmony.

Shawn leans back and listens for a bit before speaking to the ladies.

"Ladies, I had a most enjoyable day. I thank you for your grace and pleasant company."

Shawn

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> > The order is taken and delivered to your table in short order.
> > 
> > While you wait, and after your drinks arrive, you can enjoy the lounge
> > singer performing on the small stage. He is a "crooner" who is
> > accompanied by a man playing piano who joins in with occasional two part
> > harmony.
> 
> Shawn leans back and listens for a bit before speaking to the ladies.
> 
> "Ladies, I had a most enjoyable day. I thank you for your grace and pleasant
> company."

April smiles and raises her glass, "To a most enjoyable day and pleasant 
company."  


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> > Shawn leans back and listens for a bit before speaking to the ladies.
> >
> > "Ladies, I had a most enjoyable day. I thank you for your grace and pleasant
> > company."
> 
> April smiles and raises her glass, "To a most enjoyable day and pleasant
> company."

Shawn raised his glass to the toast as well.

Shawn

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Quoting April Rose :

> April smiles and raises her glass, "To a most enjoyable day and pleasant 
> company."  

The ex-dancer lifts her brandy snifter with a grin.  "Here, here!"

-- 
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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> Shawn leans back and listens for a bit before speaking to the ladies.
> 
> "Ladies, I had a most enjoyable day. I thank you for your grace and pleasant
> company."

Ilane gives him a big smile.  "Thanks for your company too, Shawn..."

-- 
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> > Shawn leans back and listens for a bit before speaking to the ladies.
> >
> > "Ladies, I had a most enjoyable day. I thank you for your grace and pleasant
> > company."
> 
> Ilane gives him a big smile.  "Thanks for your company too, Shawn..."

He smiled. "Surely I added little to the class of you ladies but thank you anyway."

Shawn

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> > > Shawn leans back and listens for a bit before speaking to the ladies.
> > >
> > > "Ladies, I had a most enjoyable day. I thank you for your grace and pleasant
> > > company."
> >
> > Ilane gives him a big smile.  "Thanks for your company too, Shawn..."
> 
> He smiled. "Surely I added little to the class of you ladies but thank you anyway."

The girls seemed to like listening quietly and so Shawn listened as well. After a while he finished
his drink with a toast.

He rose to his feet and held his glass over the table. 

"To friends."

After the toast he looked at the yawning Ilane.

"I think it is time for bed. As enjoyable as the day has been it is spent. Let's walk back to the
hotel and rest."

Shawn will go pay the bill while the gather things and meet them when all is ready to depart.

Shawn

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> He rose to his feet and held his glass over the table. 
> 
> "To friends."
> 

Ilane tiredly but happily raises her glass.  "To friends..."

> After the toast he looked at the yawning Ilane.
>
> "I think it is time for bed. As enjoyable as the day has been it is spent.
> Let's walk back to the
> hotel and rest."

The belters' daughter nods.  She has to admit to herself that she's 
tired.  "Sounds good..."

-- 
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Quoting Ilane Lanik :

> Quoting Terry Mixon :
> 
> > He rose to his feet and held his glass over the table. 
> > 
> > "To friends."
> > 
> 
> Ilane tiredly but happily raises her glass.  "To friends..."

April raises her glass and smiles. "Here, here."
> 
> > After the toast he looked at the yawning Ilane.
> >
> > "I think it is time for bed. As enjoyable as the day has been it is spent.
> > Let's walk back to the
> > hotel and rest."
> 
> The belters' daughter nods.  She has to admit to herself that she's 
> tired.  "Sounds good..."


April nods in agreement and gets ready to leave.

-- 
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April Rose wrote:

>  Quoting Ilane Lanik :
>
> > Quoting Terry Mixon :
> >
> >> He rose to his feet and held his glass over the table.
> >>
> >> "To friends."
> >>
> > Ilane tiredly but happily raises her glass. "To friends..."
>
>  April raises her glass and smiles. "Here, here."
>
> >> After the toast he looked at the yawning Ilane.
> >>
> >> "I think it is time for bed. As enjoyable as the day has been it
> >> is spent. Let's walk back to the hotel and rest."
> >
> > The belters' daughter nods. She has to admit to herself that she's
> > tired. "Sounds good..."
>
>  April nods in agreement and gets ready to leave.

Glancing at your watches you see it is nearly midnight.

The walk back to the Hotel/Casino doesn't take very long and is as 
uneventful as any walk along a major entertainment strip is likely to 
be. There are crowds of pedestrians moving in and out of nightclubs, 
gambling halls, and cafes. The street is crowded with vehicle traffic. 
The neon and laser lights of the signs and billboards along both sides 
of the street reflect from the car's windows making it look like you are 
walking along in a canyon of light with a river of light running down 
the center.

Soon you are back in your suites and begin to settle in for the night...

Eris
AKU GM

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> Glancing at your watches you see it is nearly midnight.
> 
> The walk back to the Hotel/Casino doesn't take very long and is as
> uneventful as any walk along a major entertainment strip is likely to
> be. There are crowds of pedestrians moving in and out of nightclubs,
> gambling halls, and cafes. The street is crowded with vehicle traffic.
> The neon and laser lights of the signs and billboards along both sides
> of the street reflect from the car's windows making it look like you are
> walking along in a canyon of light with a river of light running down
> the center.
> 
> Soon you are back in your suites and begin to settle in for the night...

Shawn waved at the others and waited until they were safely into their suite before following Ilane
inside theirs. 

Shawn sat down in a chair and let Ilane have the first run at the restroom to clean up and get ready
for bed. After she was in the bathroom he opened the drawer to get his notepad and stopped, staring
at it. There it was fitted into the corner of the drawer like he had left it. The only problem was
that it was facing the opposite direction from how he had laid it down.

His eyes locked on the closed door to the restroom and he felt his face coloring with embarrassment.
It didn't anger him but he hardly knew her well enough to share this private aspect of his life. Not
even the others knew. Should he say something? Let it go?

He thought about it a minute and took the pad and closed the drawer. Sitting down, he laid it in his
lap and waited.

Shawn

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> He thought about it a minute and took the pad and closed the drawer. Sitting
> down, he laid it in his
> lap and waited.

Ilane steps back out of the bathroom, wearing a long and modest sapphire-blue 
nightshirt.  She looks visibly embarassed when she sees the sketchbook on 
Shawn's lap.  "I'm sorry, Shawn.  I got a little curious while you were in the 
shower so I...um...peeked a little..."

-- 
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> Quoting Terry Mixon :
> 
> > He thought about it a minute and took the pad and closed the drawer. Sitting
> > down, he laid it in his
> > lap and waited.
> 
> Ilane steps back out of the bathroom, wearing a long and modest sapphire-blue
> nightshirt.  She looks visibly embarassed when she sees the sketchbook on
> Shawn's lap.  "I'm sorry, Shawn.  I got a little curious while you were in the
> shower so I...um...peeked a little..."

He quirked an eyebrow. 

"Ilane, never confess until you know they have you." His voice had a wry bit of humor. "I *could*
have just been writing something down."

He set it aside and pointed at the bed.

"Have a seat. I'd like to talk about this, if you don't mind."

Shawn 

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> "Have a seat. I'd like to talk about this, if you don't mind."

She does as he asks, blushing a bit and looking a little uncomfortable.

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> > "Have a seat. I'd like to talk about this, if you don't mind."
> 
> She does as he asks, blushing a bit and looking a little uncomfortable.

He leaned forward and steepled his fingers in front of his mouth for a moment before raising his
chin to speak.

"I don't want to make you uncomfortable but some parts of my life are not what I share with everyone
else. When I paint or draw something I am barring my soul and painting just what I see and feel. How
can I do that if I am worried what everyone else might think or say?"

Shawn

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> "I don't want to make you uncomfortable but some parts of my life are not
> what I share with everyone
> else. When I paint or draw something I am barring my soul and painting just
> what I see and feel. How
> can I do that if I am worried what everyone else might think or say?"

She doesn't know how to respond for a second, but then she says, "Why should 
you even *worry* about what anyone else would think?  Your work is absolutely 
*incredible*, Shawn..."

-- 
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> > "I don't want to make you uncomfortable but some parts of my life are not
> > what I share with everyone
> > else. When I paint or draw something I am barring my soul and painting just
> > what I see and feel. How
> > can I do that if I am worried what everyone else might think or say?"
> 
> She doesn't know how to respond for a second, but then she says, "Why should
> you even *worry* about what anyone else would think?  Your work is absolutely
> *incredible*, Shawn..."

He didn't respond immediately to your question. It was obvious he was taking a few moments to
compose his reply.

"When I was younger, I had several instances where people I care about were gravely offended or
becoming angry at the way they were portrayed. Telling me what I should have done or should not have
done. I don't like losing friends over something so trivial. As for being good, no. Amateur, at
best," he said dismissively.

Shawn 

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> "When I was younger, I had several instances where people I care about were
> gravely offended or
> becoming angry at the way they were portrayed. Telling me what I should have
> done or should not have
> done. I don't like losing friends over something so trivial. As for being
> good, no. Amateur, at
> best," he said dismissively.

"Amateur?  You actually managed to catch my *essence* on that page!  It 
reminded me of the person I *used* to be, years ago...when my entire *life* was 
still devoted to dancing..."

-- 
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> > "When I was younger, I had several instances where people I care about were
> > gravely offended or
> > becoming angry at the way they were portrayed. Telling me what I should have
> > done or should not have
> > done. I don't like losing friends over something so trivial. As for being
> > good, no. Amateur, at
> > best," he said dismissively.
> 
> "Amateur?  You actually managed to catch my *essence* on that page!  It
> reminded me of the person I *used* to be, years ago...when my entire *life* was
> still devoted to dancing..."

"Amateur," he said firmly. "Your joy and grace simply scream forth and a blind man could see it.
That took no skill to see or draw."

He looked a bit ill at ease.

"Please, don't tell the others."

Shawn

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> "Amateur," he said firmly. "Your joy and grace simply scream forth and a
> blind man could see it. That took no skill to see or draw."

"Oh..."  She smiles.  "Thank you..."

> He looked a bit ill at ease.
> 
> "Please, don't tell the others."

The ex-gravitics tech gives him a brief, reassuring pat on the 
shoulder.  "Don't worry...I won't tell a *soul*."  She gets up, lets out a big 
yawn and rubs her tired eyes.  "I better get to bed.  Good night, Shawn."  
Ilane turns to go, but then stops and adds, "What are your plans tomorrow?"

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> > He looked a bit ill at ease.
> >
> > "Please, don't tell the others."
> 
> The ex-gravitics tech gives him a brief, reassuring pat on the
> shoulder.  "Don't worry...I won't tell a *soul*."  She gets up, lets out a big
> yawn and rubs her tired eyes.  "I better get to bed.  Good night, Shawn."
> Ilane turns to go, but then stops and adds, "What are your plans tomorrow?"

He shrugged as he stood.

"I have not planned it out. Ricardo owes me time off without interruption so I am free as a bird.
Why?"

Shawn

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> He shrugged as he stood.
> 
> "I have not planned it out. Ricardo owes me time off without interruption so
> I am free as a bird.
> Why?"

"Well, I want to unload all of the stuff from my van to the ship first thing 
tomorrow morning, but I'll be free the rest of the day.  Would you like to have 
lunch with me?"

-- 
Bob K. (aka Ilane Lanik)

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> > He shrugged as he stood.
> >
> > "I have not planned it out. Ricardo owes me time off without interruption so
> > I am free as a bird.
> > Why?"
> 
> "Well, I want to unload all of the stuff from my van to the ship first thing
> tomorrow morning, but I'll be free the rest of the day.  Would you like to have
> lunch with me?"

"I'd be happy to help you unload and would be pleased to have lunch with you. Thanks for inviting
me." He smiled and made his way into the bathroom and closed the door to shower.

After a few minutes he came out with a robe on and moved over to the lights.

"Ready for lights out?"

Shawn

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Quoting Terry Mixon :

> "I'd be happy to help you unload and would be pleased to have lunch with you.
> Thanks for inviting
> me."

Ilane smiles.  "No problem, Shawn."

> He smiled and made his way into the bathroom and closed the door to
> shower.
> 
> After a few minutes he came out with a robe on and moved over to the lights.
> 
> "Ready for lights out?"

"Mmmm...wha?"  She seems to already be half-asleep.  "Yes...please..."  She 
turns over and is back to sleep almost immediately.

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> > He smiled and made his way into the bathroom and closed the door to
> > shower.
> >
> > After a few minutes he came out with a robe on and moved over to the lights.
> >
> > "Ready for lights out?"
> 
> "Mmmm...wha?"  She seems to already be half-asleep.  "Yes...please..."  She
> turns over and is back to sleep almost immediately.

Shawn turned off the lights and slid out of his robe and under the crisp sheets. He listened to her
breathing deepen into true sleep and let her lull him into slumber. He looked forward to what dreams
may come as much as he did their day tomorrow. She was an interesting woman.

Shawn

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eris Reddoch" 

> The walk back to the Hotel/Casino doesn't take very long and is as
> uneventful as any walk along a major entertainment strip is likely to
> be. There are crowds of pedestrians moving in and out of nightclubs,
> gambling halls, and cafes. The street is crowded with vehicle traffic.
> The neon and laser lights of the signs and billboards along both sides
> of the street reflect from the car's windows making it look like you are
> walking along in a canyon of light with a river of light running down
> the center.
>
> Soon you are back in your suites and begin to settle in for the night...

Lysia changes into a black shirt she bought over the course of the day and
sits down in a chair near the entertainment center.

She turns on the vid-screen and turns on the night-owl news network as she
starts scanning through buisness information on her PDA.  She appears to be
doing more than just catching up on the days news.

Lysia David

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Quoting Adunaphell :

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eris Reddoch" 
> 
> > The walk back to the Hotel/Casino doesn't take very long and is as
> > uneventful as any walk along a major entertainment strip is likely to
> > be. There are crowds of pedestrians moving in and out of nightclubs,
> > gambling halls, and cafes. The street is crowded with vehicle traffic.
> > The neon and laser lights of the signs and billboards along both sides
> > of the street reflect from the car's windows making it look like you are
> > walking along in a canyon of light with a river of light running down
> > the center.
> >
> > Soon you are back in your suites and begin to settle in for the night...
> 
> Lysia changes into a black shirt she bought over the course of the day and
> sits down in a chair near the entertainment center.
> 
> She turns on the vid-screen and turns on the night-owl news network as she
> starts scanning through buisness information on her PDA.  She appears to be
> doing more than just catching up on the days news.


April changes back in into her original shirt and  goes back out into the 
bedroom.  "Anything interesting happening?"  She sits on her bed yoga style and 
peers at the vid-screen.

-- 
April

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "April Rose" 
> >
> > > The walk back to the Hotel/Casino doesn't take very long and is as
> > > uneventful as any walk along a major entertainment strip is likely to
> > > be. There are crowds of pedestrians moving in and out of nightclubs,
> > > gambling halls, and cafes. The street is crowded with vehicle traffic.
> > > The neon and laser lights of the signs and billboards along both sides
> > > of the street reflect from the car's windows making it look like you
are
> > > walking along in a canyon of light with a river of light running down
> > > the center.
> > >
> > > Soon you are back in your suites and begin to settle in for the
night...
> >
> > Lysia changes into a black shirt she bought over the course of the day
and
> > sits down in a chair near the entertainment center.
> >
> > She turns on the vid-screen and turns on the night-owl news network as
she
> > starts scanning through buisness information on her PDA.  She appears to
be
> > doing more than just catching up on the days news.
>
> April changes back in into her original shirt and  goes back out into the
> bedroom.  "Anything interesting happening?"  She sits on her bed yoga
style and
> peers at the vid-screen.

"Not sure," Lysia says streatching a little then kneeling on the floor in a
medatative pose.  "Waiting for the headlines at quarter after, but I'm
catching up on the stocks and bond market as well as entertainment news
while I wait."

Lysia waves the PDA about.  "Wonderful little thing, takes the fun out of
shouting buy buy sell sell but it's probably far more effective."

Lysia David