#earthrunes

"I haven't a clue ,she seems mad with power more than anything, though I have noticed that in her madness she sometimes looks over magazines. LEt's find out" And he leads the lion to the Steward's office, currently empty. There is a circular file... a small garbage can. There are magazines there in. Looks like stuff for beds, baths, and beyonds...

"Oooh. Hmmm." He pads lightfooted behind the Skunk - he can be quiet as a cat when he so chooses! And carefully looks through the magazine, checking for anything circled, highlighted...

Satin and silk sheets? She has a weakness for satin and silk sheets!

And PJs!

A smile, and he shows Shalimar. "It looks like a quest is in store for us, my brave and villianous nemesis. "

"And look at this!" He smiles "While she loathes red and silver, she loathes floral patterns more"

Indeed...now that the skunk points it out, some of the most worn pages are with patterns of daisies and other flowers

He strokes his chin thoughtfully. "Yes, yes indeed." A sudden thought. "Knowest thou, does the Steward have someone special in her life?"

"You mean she is not your plus one? " Startled, "As you know, a moth weaves my death shroud. Mmm"

Indeed, while Delores has dallied, if she has a regular paramour, neither of them know one

He blinks amusedly at Shalimar. "I do not believe in a plus one, I prefer factors of multiplication. After all, the more the merrier. Well. She shall have a night to remember. Mmm. She does so little for the folk of this hold, that the very least I'd suggest would be a day of pampering. I hear that you can find masseuses that come to you - a full body rub down, a heated bath, ah, with rose petals... cheese, chocolates, and wine - no, perhaps something sparkling..." Eyes sparkling as he ponders aloud.

"...before settling down, fully pampered, to her new silken sheets..."

"That is a great idea" He says before adding the required pooka touch "I'm a genius!"

He bows to Shalimar. "I can only wish I had such grand ideas, such as the one that got us into this to begin with." A small smile. "Pardon, I must go find some flowers to apprehend Mistress Charity's wrath ere I show her the missing button. And speak to, hmm. The lord or lady of the manor may know where to find a masseuse of proper temperament to visit a hold."

Pause, and he wonders, "Unless..." And gives a peer into the rolodex on Delores's desk.

"Oh that would be wrong..." He says but pushes the Bartender near it

"Curiosity never hurt anything..." He carefully flicks through, looking for any contact records for a spa, masseuse. massage therapist, licensed feel-good artist...

Phone numbers, contact info....

Why does the word RANGER have a heart next to it?

"Ooooh." He hums a tune, tapping the card as he glances towards Shalimar. matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match...

Shalimar looks over "Hi ho silver?"

"Hi ho, hearts alive."

"Well, so we go find arrow groin or stride her or whatever his name is?"

He taps a finger on his nose. "I wouldn't dream of intruding." Meanwhile, he has produced a number of silken handkerchiefs and is carefully cleaning away the traces of whipped cream.

Shalimar helps on the Destruction of Evidence clean up.

"Now, fair and equitable distribution of labors. Should you prefer to go to the Far Reaches of Beyond, or seek Kemo Sabe?"

"To Infinity and Bedyond for me I suspect."

A salute. "You've got a friend in me. " And he carefully copies down the contact details for this 'Ranger'.

The salute is returned, and the skunk pooka slips out. He knows a lady who is good with cloth

Vince finishes tidying up, and slips out as well, having returns things to their original state. He licks a touch of whipped cream off one hand, sighs, and heads for the kitchen to get a fix! And then, he can look into this Ranger.

He walks by a cupid who is on smart phone "Oh yeah, working hard here in Earth Runes" he smokes his joint nods to Vince, and goes on "Like before I came here, there was NO Romance or sex or nothing... definitely... oh sure, commendation would be nice, but it's the love of the work, you know?"

A friendly salute to the cupid, practically a comrade in arms "Afternoon, Eros!" And continues on his way.

"See you next year, Vince" he assures, then back "Oh yeah, it was grim, but.. I feel this is a persoanl project now so.. just sign me up next year "

(End scene)