“"Wasn't I expected? Shouldn't the room be ready?" "Yes, madam. But the master receives so few visitors, the room might have suffered some unforeseen neglect." Nessy shuddered. Lying was hard enough, but feigning incompetence was nearly impossible. The guest room was never used, but she'd kept it ever ready with the thorough dedication upon which she took no small pride. "The master would never forgive me if it wasn't perfect for your arrival, madam. It'll only take a moment." Nessy pushed open ...the door and slipped inside, shutting it behind her. The chambers were flawlessly arranged, save for a light layer of dust which she proceeded to wipe away. Sir Thedeus slipped from her shirt and flew to the bedpost. "This witch is going to be a terrible difficulty, lass." She gently lifted the cat dozing on the large bed. Fortune the feline stirred sleepily. "It's bad luck to wake a black cat." "I'll take my chances." She set him down, and Fortune stretched and stretched and stretched again for good measure.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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