Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)
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				Title: <strong>Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>04-04-2009, 20:27:52</strong>
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				The swaying of the train car was a lulling motion, tormenting the young woman with the strawberry blonde hair in the private car.&nbsp; She and her father were bound from Alexandria to Cairo on holiday.&nbsp; The ship from Italy to Alexandria had been worse...but not by much.&nbsp; She wished they could just set foot on solid ground for a while.&nbsp; She could deal with the sun....she'd already managed to find that lemons eased the burn from the Italian sun...why shouldn't it work here?<br><br>Slowly, the train churned to a halt, wheels squealing in protest as it pulled into the station.&nbsp; Bringing a hand to her face, she dabbed at the perspiration at her temple and fanned herself lightly, trying to catch a cooling breeze.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>05-04-2009, 03:49:40</strong>
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				Sir Archibald Maxwell Temple III, world famous explorer and adventurer, sat on the seat opposite his young daughter. He was determined that she learned some discipline, and instead of letting her go to Italy again with her mother and younger siblings, dragged her with him to the African continent.<br><br>Puffing on his pipe, he stroked his luscious moustache idly and, as the trained grinded to a halt, he asked "Are you ready, young lady?" She was obviously too pampered, uncomfortable in the Cairo heat; but he... he was in his element, as if he was born to wear khaki explorer clothes and hiking boots.
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>06-04-2009, 23:15:24</strong>
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				<em>What a poor and dusty place...</em> she thought as she stood, a steadying hand curled about the steadying rail above the window.&nbsp; The golden sands of Cairo were shifting onto the track, even at the station, as she peered out the window at the strange edifices in the distance.&nbsp; His precious pyramids...<br><br>"Yes, Father..." the seventeen year old girl said quietly, pulling on her gloves and fetching her parasol.&nbsp; Already she could hear the babel without, all the foreigners heading to the desert...likely tour guides for the tourists gawping.<br><br>Already she felt as if she were melting in the hot sun, and they were just arrived...
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>07-04-2009, 03:11:16</strong>
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				Grabbin his daughter by the arm, Sir Archibald practically dragged her outside. "Smell that... excitement, different cultures... all for the taking!!!" he laughed heartily. Looking at the girl, he noticed her attire left something to desire "We will have to get you new clothes; you can't traipse through the desert in those frilly laces..."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>15-04-2009, 02:06:17</strong>
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				Anne Temple tripped on the hem of her gown trying to keep up with her energetic father.&nbsp; Shaking her head, she grasped her hem, and lifted it slightly, trying not to trip again.&nbsp; "The desert is no place for a lady," she quipped, almost mimicking her own mother.<br><br>They were hurrying as if their lives depended on it, and the thought occurred to her that she'd rather be marvelling over the grand architecture of Florence right now, than fighting the incessant grit of the blowing sand.<br><br>She knew she'd be a red as a beet and miserable, and worn out to boot, if her father did not let her rest.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>15-04-2009, 02:50:32</strong>
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				Sir Archibald laughed "Whoever said you're a lady yet? You're still a little girl!" Spotting the man with the sign that read his name, he greeted him in Arab, then turned to his daughter. "This man will lead us to our carriage, so we can go rest from the trip; and then get you new clothes... little girl."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>15-04-2009, 03:06:45</strong>
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				Anne blushed furiously, staring straight ahead at the Egyptian man who eyed her curiously.&nbsp; Drawing herself up straight, she glanced at her father momentarily, before dropping her eyes again.<br><br>"Very well then, Father.&nbsp; Somehow I doubt we are going to anywhere clean or cool..."&nbsp; She groused quietly, starting to move toward the carriage.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>15-04-2009, 04:27:17</strong>
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				"Good girl." he said, walking with her to the carriage. He helped her climb on it, then climbed after her sitting across her as the driver started "Do try to learn something from this trip." He looked her over, noticing that even if she behaved like a child, she was looking more and more like a woman.
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 00:21:38</strong>
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				Settling into the carriage, she watched the squalor of the city start to creep past them as they rode, only her parasol partially blocking out the harsh sun as it beat down.<br><br>"I have learned two things already, Father.&nbsp; One:&nbsp; The train is more dismal in the desert than it is crossing the Alps.&nbsp; Two:&nbsp; My complexion will be ruined by the sun, and no honorable man will look at me ever again, in society."&nbsp; She shook her head, peering off into the distance, trying not to make eye contact with the curious natives.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 00:31:58</strong>
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				"Oh, please Anne." Archibald said. "You'll find plenty of young men willing to marry you. If you manage to stay honorable, that is."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 00:44:15</strong>
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				Anne blushed, looking farther away from her father.&nbsp; Bringing a hand up from the seat, she crossed it across her chest, draping her fingers up to rest on her shoulder.<br><br>"You shouldn't speak of such things, Father.... It isn't proper."&nbsp; She said quietly, her body language uncertain.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 00:47:55</strong>
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				He chuckled "Why, have I hit a nerve? Are you hiding something from your father?"
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 00:56:53</strong>
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				She looked back at him, her arms still shielding herself reflexively.&nbsp; "There is nothing to tell...a daughter to a father.&nbsp; It is just indecent to discuss at all."&nbsp; She shook her head.<br><br>"If Mother heard you speak like this, she would be livid."&nbsp; She looked away again, tears pricking behind her eyes.<br><br>She had never heard such indecency before, and had certainly never acted on any sort of impulse that may have pricked her mind.&nbsp; Just thinking on it now made her feel sick.&nbsp; Did he honestly think she was impure?&nbsp; And why would he ask such a thing?
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 04:01:44</strong>
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				Sir Archibald smirked "Don't be coy, little girl. If you've got nothing to hide, then there's nothing to get upset about." He kept looking over his daughter, thinking how much she resembled her mother... in all details...
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 05:21:24</strong>
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				Her head snapped around, leveling a red-eyed gaze at him.&nbsp; "I have nothing to hide.&nbsp; However, I don't think we should be having this conversation."&nbsp; She sighed softly, looking away again.<br><br>"I think I need to rest when we reach our destination.... If only to be fair, and have some gumption for all this learning you want me to do....&nbsp; The least I can do is read a book or two..."
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 05:23:13</strong>
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				"Look at me, young girl!" he said, firmly. When she turned to face him, he said "We will have whatever conversation I want us to have; and if you disobey me, I'm still allowed to spank you as I did when you were a little girl. Just because you wear grown-up skirts it doesn't mean I'm no longer your father. Understood?"<br><br>When she answered, he said "We will rest for a day before we head out into the desert."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-04-2009, 22:22:47</strong>
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				She sighed, almost in relief.&nbsp; At least he would allow a day out of the sun...maybe she could rest, tend to her complexion before the sun ruined it.&nbsp; Bringing her hand up from her shoulder, she shielded her eyes from the glare, looking ahead.<br><br>"Father....what is that?"&nbsp; She pointed to a great structure as they came up on it, something very exotic about its architecture.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>17-04-2009, 00:41:14</strong>
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				He smiled "That. my dear, it's the Shah's palace." he showed her the important spots in the building, describing its history. "Luckily, he's an ally of the British Empire."<br><br>Archibald was glad that she at least exhibited some curiosity.
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 05:29:11</strong>
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				"Oh..."&nbsp; she said softly, her gaze intent on the arabesques and intricate carvings on the outside of the grand structure.&nbsp; "I thought the Shah was in Persia?"&nbsp; she said, a questioning color to her voice, biting her bottom lip as she turned in her seat to watch the building as they passed it.<br><br>She had heard of the Shah's palace, and what went on within, in books her mother thought she'd never seen.&nbsp; "Is it true, what they say about the Shah?"
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 07:35:09</strong>
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				"I don't care what I call them as long as they obey the British Empire." her father said, shrugging. "But I suppose the correct title these days is Khedive. And just what have you heard about what happens there, my dear girl?"
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 16:05:20</strong>
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				"Khedive....hmmm.&nbsp; Alright.&nbsp; Some books I've read...histories...say that at least the Shah in Persia had a hundred wives.&nbsp; How does anyone live with that many wives?&nbsp; I thought that was against the law...."<br><br>She settled back into her seat, the fabric of the gown having twirled around her feet a bit, drawing up to show a thinly clad ankle.<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 16:29:52</strong>
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				"Yes, they do have multiple wives." her father said. "That's not ilegal here. And you'd better be ready to show more than that ankle..." he teasted.
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 17:08:18</strong>
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				She blushed a little as he explained about the shah's seraglio.&nbsp; "That's what I don't understand...it seems so indecent...."<br><br>His mention of her ankle made her look down and blush a deeper crimson.&nbsp; "Oh!&nbsp; My goodness, I..."&nbsp; She shifted to let her skirts cover her ankle again.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 17:14:19</strong>
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				He laughed "It's not indecent to them... and they take good care of their wives. You know, you look like your mother more everyday."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 17:39:02</strong>
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				She smiled prettily, settling back into the seat,&nbsp; "That's because I'm growing up.&nbsp; Mother says I'm turning into a proper young lady.&nbsp; She was discussing that she wanted me to go to a lady's school soon."
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 17:57:26</strong>
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				"You know daddy is proud of you, don't you?" he said, watching her. "I'm sure you'll make a man very happy someday."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 18:14:51</strong>
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				She beamed at him,&nbsp; "I know, Father...&nbsp; I want you to be proud of me."<br><br>She could see something in his eyes that unsettled her, but she brushed it away, instead fanning herself from the heat.&nbsp; "It's not far, is it?"&nbsp; The dry desert heat made her think that maybe showing more than an ankle would relieve the feeling of being in a bakery...but she didn't dare until she was alone.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 18:40:50</strong>
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				"No, we should..." he said, but was cut off by the coach stopping. "Here we are." it was like the Khediva's palace, but smaller "This is where we'll stay before heading out to the dig."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 19:32:05</strong>
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				Sighing softly, she looked up at the building, impressive and almost as intricate as the palace before it.&nbsp; "It's beautiful..."&nbsp; she murmured as she stepped out of the coach.<br><br>She waited on her father, standing in the shade her parasol could afford her.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 20:33:05</strong>
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				He climbed off the coach and held her arm for her "Like it? It belongs to my friend, Sir Kenneth." Sir Kenneth was always leering at her and she was sure he probably masturbated under the table when they dined together.
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 20:49:09</strong>
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				She clutched his arm, feeling like she was turning a bit green.&nbsp; Maybe it was the heat....maybe it was the fact that Sir Kenneth Mortimer made her feel like a common trollop with just his eyes.<br><br>"He isn't here now, is he Father?"&nbsp; There was a little fear in her voice.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>18-04-2009, 21:24:46</strong>
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				"No, he's in Hong Kong." he said. "Business for the Crown. Now, let's find you a room. Abdullah, do we have a room for the lady?"<br><br>"Yes Sir Archibald." a man in a butler's tuxedo said, smiling. "Let me show you the way." he said and led them to a beautiful room with a lavish bed and nice furniture "For the lady."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>19-04-2009, 00:55:43</strong>
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				Stepping into the cooler room, high star cut wooden valances allowing cross drafts she smiled at the two men.&nbsp; "Thank you.&nbsp; I think I'll freshen up and read a little.&nbsp; The journey has me a bit tired."<br><br>She thanked all that was holy Sir Kenneth was in the East, instead of here.&nbsp; She visibly started to relax, just standing in front of the window, looking around the room.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>19-04-2009, 18:31:39</strong>
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				Sir Archibald kissed her daughter's forehead and said "Get some rest, dear, I will be outside in the garden enjoying a cigar and some brandy."
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 03:10:23</strong>
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				She smiled, nodding at him.&nbsp; "I will, Father...and then I'll read some...but I think I'll stay in the shade for a while."
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 03:17:36</strong>
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				"There's shade in the garden, won't you join me?" he asked.
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 04:16:49</strong>
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				She smiled at him, patting his arm.&nbsp; "I will after I rest a little..."
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 04:25:18</strong>
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				"Very well." he said, squeezing her arm lightly. "See you soon." and retired to the garden; sitting under a tree. The servants soon brought him brandy, some sandwiches, and cigars; so he set to enjoy those. She didn't know what her mother and he had in store for her...
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>25-04-2009, 20:34:30</strong>
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				Sighing softly, she looked around the room set aside for her, now that she was alone, and noticed the little comforts that were tucked away in the room, and she smiled.<br><br>Walking over to the dressing alcove, she found a basin and pitcher of water for washing, and she sank down on the stool next to the table wearily, removing her wide hat and pulling pins out of her hair, her ginger locks spilling down over her shoulders.<br><br>Carefully she undressed, the pieces of her gown laid carefully over the top of the dressing screen as she bathed from the basin, the cooler water cleansing away the dust and sweat from her body.<br><br>Lightly toweling off, she slipped into the only other available clothing in the room...a gauzy dressing gown that was paler even than her skin.&nbsp; Eyeing the gown that draped over the screen, she sighed.&nbsp; It would have to be thoroughly laundered before she could wear it again.<br><br>Picking up a small book of poetry from her bag, she nestled into the window seat that overlooked the garden, sitting hidden in the shadows cast by a large olive tree.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>12-05-2009, 06:53:12</strong>
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				Under the tree she could see her father, puffing on a cigar, and enjoying the shade. He had removed his shirt, wearing only an undershirt over his torso, and he was also having a glass of brandy. He seemed relaxed, but unlike most of the times Anne had seen him relax back home in London, this time he really seemed... himself?
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-05-2009, 17:44:54</strong>
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				Anne tucked her knees up under her, the breeze cooling her as she read, the rustle of olive leaves whispering outside the window.<br><br>Leaning forward, she looked out the window at the pyramids looming in the distance, and smiled briefly, before slipping out of the window seat.&nbsp; Putting the book down on the little side table, she laid down on the bed and pulled the thin cotton coverlet up over her.&nbsp; The cool fabric settling down over her waist, she curled onto her side and closed her eyes, listening to the breeze.
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>16-05-2009, 18:14:51</strong>
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				Archibald enjoyed his moment of relaxation; puffing on the cigar and sipping his brandy. He looked at his pocket watch, and wondered what was taking his daughter so long to join him...
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				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-05-2009, 19:20:47</strong>
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				Shifting in the fitful sleep she'd fallen into, she wrenched herself around, her body tense and pulled into a tight ball.&nbsp; With a start, she woke, shrieking, and pitching herself out of bed onto the floor, feet tangled in the coverlet.<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>16-05-2009, 19:27:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing his daughter scream, Sir Archibald leaped up, tossing brandy and cigar aside. Running into the house, he grabbed a sword from a wall; fearing the worst. He stormed into her room kicking the door open, sword held at ready... and saw his daughter was alone.<br><br>Dropping the sword, he ran to her and put his arms around her, helping her up "Anne, love, are you hurt?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-05-2009, 19:47:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Shuddering, her breath coming in gasps, she shook her head, clinging to her father.&nbsp; Fighting to control herself, she managed,&nbsp; "Just a nightmare....just...a nightmare..."&nbsp; She sounded like she was trying to convince herself that it was just a dream.&nbsp; Not that the subject of the dream was any less probable...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>16-05-2009, 19:50:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He kissed her forehead "You had me worried there, child." and helped her up on the bed again, sitting next to her. "All right now?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>16-05-2009, 23:02:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Anne leaned against his shoulder, starting to calm down.&nbsp; She nodded a little, focusing more on breathing than anything else.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>17-05-2009, 05:53:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He kept rubbing her back, trying to calm her down "Why don't you get dressed and come to the garden with me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>22-05-2009, 18:16:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Reflexively wrapping her arms around his neck, she nodded slightly, hugging him tightly.&nbsp; "Let me change...and I will..."&nbsp; She couldn't be in the room alone...not after that.&nbsp; She knew it would be a matter of time before the nightmares came back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>22-05-2009, 18:19:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He hugged her tight, enjoying the feel of her body against him "I'll wait for you in the garden. Do you want a refreshment?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>22-05-2009, 18:31:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling, she pulled away, and slipped off the bed.&nbsp; "No...I'll be alright.&nbsp; I just need to stay cool."&nbsp; Hesitating, she looked away toward her trunk, to find something clean to wear...and to try and brush the comforting feel the embrace had left with her.&nbsp; It was too comforting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>22-05-2009, 18:36:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know, dear. I'll leave you to change in peace." I'll be outside your room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>22-05-2009, 18:44:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking over her shoulder toward him as he left, she smiled before turning back to sort through her trunk to pull out a silk tea gown.&nbsp; The time of day was right...and the pale colors would keep her cooler in the hot sun.<br><br>Slipping out of the dressing gown, she slipped the tea gown over her head, the rose colored silk settling cooly against her skin.&nbsp; Quickly, she did up the buttons and slipped her shoes back on.&nbsp; <br><br>She looked at herself in the mirror, almost willing the flush of color to go from her cheeks, but she guessed it was the heat...and the new dress her mother had bought her was shorter than the gown she'd worn from Italy.&nbsp; It was the height of fashion in Paris...and though the Arabs her would never care, it was something that would keep her cooler...and in London would be scandalous by its hem--which ended right above her ankle--showing ankles and stocking-clad legs.&nbsp; It was daring, but she decided it was worth it to be a bit daring...if only for her health.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>22-05-2009, 18:52:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sir Archibald stood outside his daughter's room, waiting for her. His wife had told him she'd bought Anne a new dress, something she had shipped from Paris. He hoped she was putting on that dress, wanting to see her showing it off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>22-05-2009, 21:38:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smoothing the fabric down once more, Anne nodded and pulled the door open, striding out into the hall.&nbsp; Almost colliding into Archibald, she wrapped her arms around him in a big hug.&nbsp; "I hope you don't mind...Mother bought it for me..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>23-05-2009, 02:29:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He took in her sight, and hugged her, then feigned being a tad annoyed "It's a bit daring, don't you think. I will have to have a talk with your mother."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>28-05-2009, 01:41:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled impishly.&nbsp; "Mother had nothing but my health in mind....Said it was beastly hot in the East, and I had to have something..."&nbsp; Hugging her father tight, she looked up at him,&nbsp; "Don't scold her too badly, please?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>28-05-2009, 01:49:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a smile "I'm sure mother was thinking of you." Hugging her tight, he said "I won't. I must say, though, that I shall not let you out of my sight... a man might get ideas about a girl wearing such a revealing dress."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>29-05-2009, 20:37:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Loosening her grip, she smiled up at him.&nbsp; "Why should I get too far?&nbsp; We are still planning to go out to the dig tomorrow?&nbsp; I do want to see it...I just don't want to expire."&nbsp; She stuck her tongue out at him,&nbsp; "There you go with scandalous talk again....I shant listen to you any more..." She was teasing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>30-05-2009, 05:16:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled at her, and wondered if she was in fact teasing "We will go tomorrow, of course. But today, we'll just rest. Do you want some iced tea and some snacks?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>31-05-2009, 17:12:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at him impishly,&nbsp; "That sounds wonderful...Tell me, what are we going to be doing at the dig?"&nbsp; Would she have to learn Arabic, or just watch, or dig herself or....?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>31-05-2009, 17:21:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He offered his arm "I'm supervising some procedures at the dig, for the government. What would you like to do?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>06-06-2009, 18:56:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tucking her hand into the crook of his arm, she smiled up at him.&nbsp; "I'm not sure...I've never been to Egypt at all before, let alone to a dig."<br><br>"What is there to do there?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>07-06-2009, 18:15:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He lead her out of the house and into the garden "I don't know what might interest you... talking to one of the archeologists, maybe?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>13-06-2009, 20:54:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps....do they speak English....?&nbsp; I'd hate to subject anyone to my terrible Arabic..."&nbsp; She smiled up at her father, admiration in her eyes.&nbsp; "Have they found anything at the dig yet?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>13-06-2009, 21:23:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You've learned Arabic?" he asked, pride showing in his face and voice. "The archeologists are all European, and they speak English, or French... and I know for a fact your French is perfect... like most of you, my little girl."<br><br>He squeezed her arm lightly "Yes, they've found a whole new tomb; which is why I'm here. If you behave I'm sure I can get a gold brooch or something for your pretty hair."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Dark Raven</strong> on <strong>03-07-2009, 17:59:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She beamed up at her father, hugging him a little as they walked.&nbsp; "I thought the Arabic might be useful someday...and its a beautiful language."<br><br>She pursed her lips, looking up at him.&nbsp; "I'm here to learn, not look for pretty things, remember?&nbsp; The Ancient World, mythology, religion, political relations..."&nbsp; She giggled a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Egyptian Holiday (Doktor Sleepless and daylily)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doktor Sleepless</strong> on <strong>04-07-2009, 06:04:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckled. and hugged back, enjoying her closeness. She had definitely grown... "That's my girl. But again, you are a girl, so I know you like pretty things too. Don't lie to daddy."
			</dd>
		</dl>
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