<div class="floatright">(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RP_characters_here/th_138058_1260446081_submedium-1.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RP_characters_here/?action=view&amp;current=138058_1260446081_submedium-1.jpg)</div>Kailani was working herself into a rather fine frenzy as she came through the doorway though her rant was cut off rather abruptly by the other woman's sense of urgency and she allowed herself to be prodded along toward  the bathtub.  "Oh yes, lets just rush to my inevitable doom..." after rinsing she put herself in her maid's rather competent hands (in more ways than one really!) arms lifting at the appropriate time, turning, bending shifting with only the slightest pressure of Ezribeth's fingers the two had done this so often that the process was smooth almost automated even on this the most unusual of days.<br/><br/>The young woman's silence through the grooming ritual was not really a good thing though for inwardly she seethed. All of this for a man whom she had never met, a man she would happily go the rest of her life without meeting if she had a choice in the matter... but really she didn't.  "Stockings? Its not as though he'll even ..." but the girl was already kneeling those slender dexterous fingers sliding the sheer silk up over her legs and who was Kali to complain about such things her eyes drifting closed as she savored the sensation, the light fan of the girl's breath against her thigh as she worked the gentle scrape of her nail against the back of her knee.<br/><br/>She was just getting ready to take a small step back swishing her skirts back down into place when Ezribeth's tongue ran against her, stroking one wet line against her sensitive flesh making her eyes fly wide her toes curling in her stockings her whole body giving a quick shudder.  "You .... you ... wench.." there was a wealth of both outrage and affection in that statement, just that one quick touch causing her to tingle pleasantly the memory of their last night together washing through her bringing a small rather self satisfied smile to her lips.<br/><br/>Sliding into her shoes she shook her head her fingers threading through Ezribeth's tugging her against her for a brief moment leaning down for a light kiss one which would not undo any of the careful work that the maid had put into her appearance, but her tongue did flick out briefly tasting herself, drawing a low moan from her.  "It might be a more effective punishment if you did not enjoy it so much ..." the words came out a low murmur and she offered the girl another quick grin before turning toward the door her skirts swishing around her ankles. "I will try to play nice...will you see to it that refreshments are delivered to the study soon? I'm assuming we are out of the blood of newborn children, but perhaps there is something in the kitchen which will appeal to the warlock..."<br/><br/>--------<br/><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RP_characters_here/th_comte_portrait.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RP_characters_here/?action=view&amp;current=comte_portrait.jpg)</div>"Earlier than expected...." the man frowned looking up from his desk truly studying his guest for the first time the air leaving his lungs in a startled oof.  "Conleth, by the gods man .." he sputtered for another few seconds before snapping his mouth closed and taking a series of quick steadying breaths.  "We hadn't expected you until later, but I can appreciate a man who likes to see things done quickly.  I am glad that you can see merit in my proposal, its one of those rare cases where everyone in it comes out a winner..." Ivard warmed to the topic and to the man before him rather quickly re-outlining some of the points from their correspondence but venturing into other territory as well this matter clearly having taken up a good deal of his focus lately.<br/><br/>"I realize that some wizards make a bulk of their money through construction projects, but a largely neglected area is the mining of base materials.  Its a rather painstaking and hazardous project for most, though I expect given a goal and an afternoon a man such as yourself could replace  dozens of workers.... really there is no end to it.  You need not focus in on one particular point, in fact keeping a well diversified portfolio is always a good thing even in your case.  You can pick and chose whatever projects interest you most at the time of course, there is no need to work ALL the time ..."<br/><br/>As though on cue Kailani appeared in the doorway then offering her father a faint smile noting his rather eccentric hair, he'd clearly been running his hands through it extensively.  "Gentlemen ... I hope I am not intruding..?" It was a rather pointless question, nor did she really care if she was.  Wide blue gray eyes shifted to Acton then, her head tilting slightly as she studied him.