<snip from Wil's post>
Day 11, just before lunchtime. Warrenlady's office. Jeneve and Antwin


"But I've already been shown around, I know where everything is and -"

"Oh, I'm sure that whoever showed you the warren did an adequate
enough job, however I doubt that they've showed you some of the more
unique
aspects of the warren, say the sunset over the mountain peaks, the
spot
where the dew gathers in the morning at the edge of the green. Come on
what do you say? If we're to be in close quarters we do need to get to
know each other."

<snip>

Jeneve knew she oughtn't. But the bard was so kind, and so charming.
Surely it wouldn't do any harm?

"Well ... alright then," said Jeneve, with an infectious grin. "The
paperwork can wait, and I haven't got any more meetings today."

Jen hurriedly scribbled a note and left it obviously in the middle of
her desk, "in case Breezy comes by and wonders where I am,"

She grabbed a pale blue-grey hooded cloak from a hook by the door,
wrapped it around her shoulders and pulled it over her head.

"With luck, no one will recognise me, and they won't even know I've
slipped out!" she said, with the air of a child who's been shut
indoors in the rain for too long being allowed out to play.

Thanks to Jeneve's height and build, the chance of anyone *not*
recognising the Warrenlady was remote indeed, but Antwin said nothing.

"You'll be able to meet Malani," said Jeneve, as they hurried along.
"She's gorgeous!"

****
Having been warned by Jeneve that they were going somewhere, Malani
was waiting at the edge of the Green. She eyed the bard, warily.

<Are you sure about this?> she asked Jeneve.

<<Yes, don't worry,>> replied Jen. <<This is Antwin - he's nice>>

Jeneve was just about to climb onto Malani's shimmering gold back when
Jack burst into the Green.

"Jen!" he called, before he realised she had company. "Oh," he said,
when he spotted the bard.

"Jack," she said in a loud whisper. "Antwin's showing me around a bit,
taking me on a little outing. You won't tell anyone, will you?"

Jack looked far from pleased, but he mumbled a reluctant agreement.

As Jeneve finished adjusting the straps of Malani's riding harness,
Jack pulled Antwin aside.

"I don't know what you're up to, but whatever it is, you'd better look
after her, she means a lot to me,"

Looking vaguely annoyed, Antwin tried to brush Jen's brother aside,
but Jack was insistent. "Look, I mean it. Yes, I know she's old enough
to make her own decisions, but she's a gentle soul. And if you hurt
her..."

The threat hung in the air, and Antwin realised that Jack was deadly
serious.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of her," he said.

Jack stepped aside, and watched as Antwin climbed up behind Jeneve,
and the golden dragon launched herself into the night sky.

"Alright, then," said Jeneve, her eyes shining with enthusiasm. "Where
to?"

Jack could only watch as Malani blinked out into nothingness. He
hadn't even had the chance to tell her about the surprise present...

<tag Wil. She's all yours. We just need to get her back to the office
in time for the meeting with S'ron later!>

NRPG: And yes, you'll have to wait to see what the surprise present
is! ;)

Respectfully submitted
Carina Norris
carina@norris25.freeserve.co.uk

Jeneve <& Malani>

Also
Cat <& Anthra>








-------------------------- eGroups Sponsor -------------------------~-~>
PLAY GAMES. WIN PRIZES. GUARANTEED.
Get $5 in FREE credits when you register at www.PrizeGames.com.
Play now at
http://click.egroups.com/1/10500/0/_/506830/_/975677442/
---------------------------------------------------------------------_->