#fenixtj

Jess nods "Do you think I might have the same pleasure?"

"We mentioned her to you, in passing" Adler says

"That you were not unpleasant" Ahpuch nods

"And she agreed she would be willing to meet with you" they both say in a creepy way together. They've been practicing

"I'm pleased to hear that."

"It is not wise to rush the elderly..." Adler says

"Very Brittle. they might break" Ahpuch nods

"But we did explain your situation affected all kithain, otherwise you'd never try undue haste. You can either visit her tomorrow, or she can visit you in a week. Which would you prefer? One you must go to her" Adler says

"Alone" Ahpuch says "Well, as fellow slaugh we could go with you, but no non sluagh"

"The other, " Adler says "She comes to you, but later"

"I would be honored either way, but sooner is better."

"Then rest up, tomorrow we will take you to her" Adler nods

Mitra frowns "Not crazy about you going alone, Jessica"

"Would the Seniora object to an escort for me?" she asks the boys.

"They would have to wait outside. She won't see you with any non sluagh along. She was quite firm on that" Adler says then adds "Sorry"

"I understand." Jess ponders a moment "Would either of you be allowed to accompany me?"

"Si, both if you like" Ahpuch says

"not the security I'd normally suggest" Mitra opines quietly

"In addition to bringing a guard along." Jess adds to Mitra "At least these gentlemen can be in the room with us."

"A fair point" She concedes

"That would be technically correct" One boy says "The best kind of correct" Clearly meant as a joke

"Alright then. Tomorrow, yes? What time?"

"Dawn" the boys say

"Early but... ok."

The boys finsih their tea "We need to get sleep so we can be sure to escort you then" Adler says

"Yes, set your alarm or whateer you need to do" Ahpuch insists "Senora Dolorhuesos will be insulted if we leave her waiting"

"I understand. I should be fine; I like to get up early to run. Beats the heat. I'd like to bring a gift; what would be suitable?"

"Teas are almost always welcome" Alder says "as are true antiques"

"No fake cracks or false aging" Ahpuch nods "Poor form. Poor form"

One of the boys says "She also likes silent movies. She has a VHS player and a DVD player, rare for modern devices like that in an elder's home but there you are"

She nods thoughtfully "I will see what I can find."

"Then may we be excused?" Alder asks politely. Ahpuch, bless him is half way to the door then looks annoyed at Adler for making him look bad

"Of course. Thank you, both."

"our pleasure" They give that hands over heart gesture, and then depart

Mitra watches them go, "Well, the tea at least is easy to get. "

"Mmm. It should be special."

"Oh dear, so we're going shopping, so to speak" She ponders "I might be able to get a copy of Metropolis on DVD fast if you like?"

"I have a friend into classic Sci Fi" She explains

"Metropolis? Like... Superman?"

"no relations. A 1927 silent film, social commentary, and a touch of Sci Fi. You might even find it interesting. Want me to pester my friend ? I can pay her back for the copy she has"