<strong>Ruby</strong><br/><br/>"Of course, Mistress.  I'll look into them." Ruby said, bowing her head.  And after the Mistress left, she went back to looking at books, focusing on the areas that she'd been directed to.<br/><br/>But after a bit, she paused, and thought to herself.<em>"Angel, Isolde...I'd like to speak with you, if I can.  Are you there?"</em>