"What an idea!" Fiana exclaimed in an affronted tone, then grinned. "We don't need to slink. If we go off somewhere to have sex, or a dinner date, we will state it clearly and distinctly."<br/><br/>Ptricia clapped. "You tell him girl! Actually, I may be able to help."<br/><br/>She whistled, and a carpet walked out from one of the side alcove on a pair of tassles. It came to a halt in front of her, and saluted with an upper corner.<br/><br/>"Rug here will take you pretty much anywhere you want to go. I got him from a parrot at a bazzar in Alakem Jusi just before the first crusade. I originally wanted just to examine the travel magics upon him, but he's been a faithful companion and great aid every time I needed to fly somewhere faster than my wings would carry me. I'm fairly certain the spells on him fold space, but the effect is quite subtle. You don't travel through any obvious portals, but you can get anywhere in the world in a few minutes."