<strong>Valerie Tyree ....working in her shop ....just returned from town ..</strong><br/><br/><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/babycakes_0765/Steampunk/Virginia.jpg)</div><br/><br/>Valerie hurried into her little shop ..unlocking the door as she had closed down to head into town earlier and was most happy with the purchase made of a few rare stones and other things needed for her wonderful creations . Flipping the lights on as she made her way into the workshop . Taking off her coat ...as she put her precious finds into the safe . Of course this took longer than most people would as she had to re-examine each precious find . Oh the giggles of pure delight could be heard from the back room ..as each stone had such a delightful feel or texture about it , various shapes and oh my ..she was quite giddy before it was all over . Locking her treasures away ...as she really wanted to start work on them right away .<br/><br/>It was a struggle now ...she was all dressed up nicely and having already walked past all the new incoming guests how could she be so rude to stay in her private quarters . Though she seriously hated the social gatherings ..her belly grumbled out reminding her that she had not eaten much at all today with the traveling that had been done . Surely Lee Chang would expect her to make an effort at coming down and interacting . Least that was his last few comments to her the other day . Smiling as she remembered him sending along a few personal body guards to keep her safe to her visit to civilization .<br/><br/>She had even picked up a new book while there to read ...it was of poetry . Would be delightful reading indeed for those nights she tossed and turned unable to find slumber . Sometimes it did seem lonely in her little abode . Looking about one last time ...eyes gazing over her work aprons . No ...she would do as she must . Heading back into her room to refresh herself from the travels ..add a touch of rose to her cheek , make sure that her hair was still perfectly in place ..maybe a dash of that wonderful jasmine spray . Oh and indeed she needed to change her nylons due to a run in the one . Tom would be heartbroken if she appeared in ruined ones . No she must not upset anyone this evening .<br/><br/>Besides maybe a glass of wine would be the perfect remedy to help her relax and get some sleep this evening . Wondering who would be at the piano to play music this night and if the girls would give a show or two ...she must not stay too long though as men drinking and touching were just a bit too much for her to handle . However maybe she could round up a customer or two . Smiling as she set to work at getting ready .<br/><br/>