<em>Bo entering the great hall at 7:58 pm - with Nicci, Angus, Marcus, Vince and Mila, having come from  Bo's Bedroom (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=86340.msg3809353#msg3809353)</em><br/><br/>Bo paused briefly at the entrance to the Great Hall.  With a sweep of his eyes, his mind quickly registered the arched windows, rich patterned carpet, positioning of the furniture, entry points and hanging artwork.  However, it was the small group of truly beautiful individuals that stole his attention.  With a plan of action forming, the nerves began to dissipate as he made his way toward the well dressed strangers.  A slightly older man a little off to the side, as if he wasn't quite a part of the group, moved to intercept.  Oh well, Bo thought, as he smiled and accepted the proffered glass of champagne, plans never did last beyond first engagement.  There was a metaphor in that thought somewhere.<br/><br/>"Welcome, Mr. Woods," the man smiled as Bo accepted the glass.  "My name is Agnus Ross, the estate manager if you will, and I would like to formally welcome you, sir."  He made an open-handed gesture toward the others.  "If you please, the others await you."<br/><br/>Bo nodded politely.  "Thank you, Mr. Ross.  And please call me 'Bo'."<br/><br/>"And that's Agnus to you, sir,"  Agnus replied with a grandiose gesture and broad smile, which Bo couldn't help but return.<br/><br/>Realizing that Agnus had effectively broken the ice for him, as the others seemed to be sending curious glances his way, Bo walked confidently toward the small group, his smile still inviting.    The two women were absolutely stunning, each in her own way.  The well tanned one, with dark brown hair had strikingly sexy features, her eyes carefree and inviting.  The other, lusciously delightful with her classic beauty and fair skin, a slight shy tilt to her head.  Bo felt a flutter in his chest as his gaze briefly met each of theirs.  Promising, indeed.  And there must be a third yet to arrive, he noted.<br/><br/>A soft mixture of light female scents greeted his nostrils as he joined the group.  "Good evening," he offered with a friendly look that briefly encompassed everyone.  Having sized up the group as he approached, he offered his right hand first to the older of the two men.  "I'm Bo."<br/><br/>