Date: Wed Nov 29, 2000 1:22pm
Subject: Bobo's Makin' Babies (Part 2)


(continued from Part 1, as logged by Raschid)

Boris says hurriedly, "Yes, yes, Sergeant, see to it at once! And
tell 
the Suk to report to me the moment he's done..."

Fahahd gestures to the waiting slavekeeper, who hastens forward to 
draw Malia towards the doors.

Sen leans over and discreetly sniffs Malia as she's taken past.

Malia doesn't hesitate, knowing now at least that she's not going to 
be beaten within an inch of her life. She continues to pray it is, 
indeed, Boris that's the father and not anyone else.

Cabal smiles in sickly sweet way, revealing something much more 
sinister beneath the facade, "It is an enigma, Mentat, that surely
one 
as capable as you can computate correctly to reach an accurate 
conclusion. You are a Mentat, are you not? Then be so kind as to lend 
your host your powers of deduction in this matter. Who is the father 
of Malia's child?" 

He looks down the length of his blade at Malia as he presses the 
question to Raschid in mild disinterest, though one can never tell 
where those black within black eyes of his are looking.

Boris looks over, irritably at the Mentat. "Are you still here, 
fellow?" he says, as if he's just woken up from a nap.

Sen asks from her spot by the portal, "Shall I remove him, my Baron?"

Raschid glances at the Lord Baron, ignoring the Warmaster. "I was not 
aware I had been dismissed, Lord Baron?"

Boris waves off Sen, although only slightly. He seems intrigued by 
Cabal's question. "No, I believe that the Warmaster asked him 
something, and I'm curious if he has an answer..."

Arra rubs at the cut on her arm again, and keeps her gaze firmly 
lowered.

The guard's attention wanders back to the Rastanyev, though he makes 
no motion towards him.

Sen pads around the perimeter of the room, stopping a few meters 
behind the Bajazet and her Rastanyev owner, rather.in question, just 
in case his answer should displease her Baron.

Raschid smiles and nods to the Baron. "All I would have at this point 
Lord Baron, is pure speculation. I have very little firm data on
which 
to base my calculations. If the Lord Baron would be so kind as to 
provide additional details I would be more than happy to assist him, 
should the Baron's renowned mentat be indisposed?"

Arra mumbles something under her breath.

Boris scoffs, "A typical Mentat answer. 'Very little firm data'," he 
mimics. "No, no, if you're nothing useful to say, then I've no use
for 
you, eh?"

Fahahd clasps his hands behind his back. He finally seems to remember 
the presence of the Bajazet slave/fiancee, as he takes a moment to 
quite obviously survey her.

Raschid smiles and bows "As you wish, Lord Baron."

Boris makes a brushing-off gesture on his sleeve, directed to Sen.

Cabal sheathes his kindjal then, satisfied but something other than 
the Mentat's answer, obviously. He moves toward Fahahd then with a 
stern look as he takes his place next to the Baron.

Fahahd takes a step back to allow the Warmaster nearer the Baron, all 
too conscious of his place in the hierarchy of the room.

You say, "Thank you for a most enjoyable lunch, Lord Baron. I believe 
I know the way out."

Sen takes a few steps forward and rests a tiny hand on Raschid's arm. 
Her grip feels like lightly padded steel. "Your presence has been a 
pleasure, worthy Master Galperin, thank you for coming, the usual 
letter of appreciation will be sent, and now you will leave. This
way, 
please."

Anakiel has partially disconnected.

Boris throws his head back and hoots his mirth, his laughter pealing 
off the walls of the chamber. "A little fire in my belly yet, eh? 
Another child, this time by the woman who ran the Empire! Is that not 
grand?" he applauds. "Of course, if it's Andrei's, another grandchild 
to play with would make me happy..."

Raschid bows deeply once more to the Baron and says "Arra, attend
me." 
He glances at Sen's hand, once "As you wish."

Sen turns Raschid to face the door and releases him, falling a step 
behind to follow him out.

Arra bows to Boris, and prepares to follow Raschid from the room.

You walk through the Embellished Portal.