::He would make his way to the appointed meeting place, his eyes slowly looking upwards as he adjusted his tie and collar. He then looked about before finding marguerite. Smiling he bowed his head to her slowly, always being the polite one of course.::

Good evening my lady? Could you please take me to where the meeting is to be?

:: His eyes blinking a bit to the smelling part he blushed softly before following the woman to the elevator. his smile keeping its light pace he would not look over Maguarite, no he would only look to her face before blsuhing and looking away when he was turned to::

:: Apon entering that room he would smile a bit more warmly to see Mary. When taken first by her strong grip and then by her hug he near wept with heartache from missing them both so much.::

Ohh Mary....I have missed you, and Anne as well. It had been so long I feared for a few moments I may never have seen you both again.

:: Being mortal as he was it was easy to fear being forgotten and left alone. The were his family...Mary...Anne....Even Madame Kiki. they were his only true family in this realm.::

Ohh..Mary how are you holding up though?....If I miss Anne this much. I can scarcely immagine how much you miss her.

:: HIs head nodded jsut a bit to her words before he hugged her again for a bit of relief as his words soflty spoke out once more:

...Do you know if Madame Kiki is comming Miss mary?

:: Ahhh he would ask about her. But then why would he not after all::

...As for food and that..I'm not sure I should eat jsut yet. It..would be rude to start before everyone else has even arrived

Ohh..well umm

:: clearing his throat a bit he blinked towards the woman in the kimono before he blushingly asked::

..Could I..have jsut a bit of red wine please?

:: He was always a bit nervous about giving out orders..he prefered to ask people..thus why he was the way he was anyways::

:: The Second Madame Kiki had entered the room his heart had nearly lept through his chest to rush towards her as his feet remained ever still. His eyes following in a dreamlike state as she moved those lips of his could not help but turn into a shybut very happy smile wen she turned to him and took his hands. To her words his cheeks turned to burning for a moment but his smile never left::

Madame Kiki....its been so long....so long since I had seen you. I.have missed you so terribly..I...I

:: With soft words he asked a simple but bold request for one like him as his body and fingers itched terribly to move:

Could..I hug you? Please Madame?

::She trailed in after the others, giving Marguerite a big 'ol smile, hoping she and Mary had liked the cookies she gave them. Although the batch wasn't as good as Lyndra's, Cadence was kinda patting herself on the back anyway becasue they were pretty good for her. The sniffing didn't bother her when it was her turn to be sniffed. In fact, she just thought it was the new perfume she just got::

Hello Marguerite! Oh, like my perfume? It's new. They call it Glow by Jay Low ... er... Jello. I'll bring yous some next time if you want. It's my favorite.

::She followed Marguerite in where the others were. She smile to Mary and gave her a hug. Being clueless as she was, she didn't know about Anne leaving::

It's good to see yous again Mary.

::Although she didn't ask, figuring the other would show later. she gave a polite nod and smile to Madame Kiki and the one wiht her. She could see the ghostly figure. In fact, she was used to seeing them as she worked for Ravensheart. The Headmaster often had his ghostly friends helping around the place. She just thought of them as...well, like anyone else. She saw Brandon and blushed a bit but moved to be by him. But he got up to talk to someone. she pulled out a picture from her pocket that she was going to give to him. It was a picture of him. Not hte best but she got a B in art class with it if for no other reason then effort. But the reunion he had with the other made her pause. Instead she put it on his seat and went to get herself some wine. She wasn't a drinker but it seemed just what she needed... She took a seat and waited for others to arrive and the beginning of this meeting::

Madame Kiki looked fondly at Brandon. While she was not free with her body, Brandon of all people had earned the right to her touch. "Of course, ma cher," she said, and rose to stand behind him. Her arms went around his shoulders, holding him close a long moment. Having not fed yet, her chin on his shoulder was cold as death.

She whispered into his ear, "I have not forgotten. Once more. One more moment together, ma cher, and all will be... settled." She brushed her cheek against his as she rose, and flashed a devilish smile as she seated herself again. "But first," she said to everyone, "we have other business to take care of. It is lovely to see you, Mary cherie. But you have not called us here to ask about our health." She folded her hands and settled her long skirts, preparing to listen.

Bones leaned across the table to give the new arrival his full attention - Cadence, was it? "'Allo," he said to her, his voice like dark velvet, rhythmic with the same accent as Madame's. "Have you ever been loved by a god?" The tilt of his eyebrow highlighted that the question was, in fact, in offer.

Bones had a very unique approach to religion. He believed in enjoying life to its fullest, for the greater glory of Himself. His awesome powers were fully behind these goals. There were definitely some perks to divinity.

:: He sighed softly with a brighter smile on his lips as he hugged her a moment his lips frowning jsut a touch to her chilled skin his eyes moving up jsut a bit..always a small touch of worry to those he cared about but then when did he not. His llips brightening to the touch on his cheek he nods a bit to her words moving slowly to his seat but not yet sitting as he takes up the picture with a bright smile:..Lady Cadence..did you make this?

:: His smile bright he would just remain standing waiting for the other ladies to sit as he silenced himself to let the man speak to Cadence his eyes turn down to the picture his lips smiling as he admires it::

Cally wrinkled her nose at hearing Anne called her 'mother'. Didn't Mary realize that her real mother had been dead a long time, and that Mary was the only mother she knew? Anne had been her - well, her arch-rival, and that was that.

But Anne was dead, and everything was cool as kittens. Calico decided to approach Mary later about her mom's strange idea that she was related to Anne. She had done what she came for: the fish was delivered, her joy had been shared, and she had a big fat bag of gold. Cally usually shopped at an exclusive boutique (located in the trunk of a tree) where she was extended unlimited credit. But with money, she could shop at some of the other places too. It was time, she decided, for a celebratory cherry-red trenchcoat. And maybe some new boots.

"You take care of your business, and I'll mind mine," she said, giving Mary a passing peck on the cheek. "Drinks later, check. I'll see you in the Inn." She jiggled the bag of cash. "I'm buying." Cally wasn't quite sure why the Bonny Corporation had been giving her money for so very long, but she wasn't about to complain about it. After all, it wasn't like she was expected to do anything to earn it. Perhaps her allowance had something to do with love, a concept she understood imperfectly.

For a moment, she felt a pang of loss. In a way... she missed Anne. She missed having someone to hate. Hate is not the opposite of love, but the product of failed love. Cally shivered: she often got philosophical when she was sober. With a last little wave, she headed off to the bar to drink away her moment of unwelcome clarity.

Mary shook her head but as always, kept her composure. Visits from Calico never managed to surprise her no matter what she said or did. It was simply a fact of Mary?s life. Mary had done her best to nurture and guide Cally when she would allow. But right now, Mary had work to do.

?Please forgive my daughter, she is? full of spirit. Perhaps I should clarify for those of you who do not know and those of you who were possibly misled by the encounter with the young Miss Bonny. Anne is indeed alive and well. She has merely been called back to earth to attend to business there.?

?Since she is gone for an unspecified amount of time, she has decided it best for the company here in Rhydin to be owned and operated by me. While I am sure we will all miss her, we ought to take advantage of this opportunity to see what we can do to make the Bonny Corporation the best it can be.?

?There will probably be some matters I will approach in a different fashion then Anne. I do think that we should continue with Anne?s vision for the Carnival. Something that everyone can appreciate and enjoy: parents, children, and even swinging singles. With all the tragedy this place sees on a regular basis, I think letting loose and having some fun would be good for all the citizens in Rhydin; joy is contagious after all. We will come back to that shortly.?

?The first order of business: the company has many employees and associates but on top are the people close to me. I need the best beside me to aid in making the important decisions that will dictate our future. I have thought heavily on it and you are it.?

?Brandon, you were with me when we began this little family owned business. My ideas man, my scientific genius. I want you to keep moving forward with the excellent work you are doing. You have always exceeded any expectations. I want you to be my right hand man in everything. You are clever as they come and quick thinking when it matters most.?

?Madame Delfoart, my dearest and oldest family friend, we have an opening for a staff necromancer. I can think of no one more qualified for this role, and no one I?d rather have fill it. I would consider it a pleasure to work with you. You are talented and you stand up to pressure. You have a back bone of steel and I admire that in a woman.?

?And you Cadence, I would like to offer you perhaps the most important role of all. I need a spiritual advisor. This position can?t be filled by just anyone. It must be someone who will speak their mind, and challenge what we are doing. I?ve got the best minds working for me and I need someone who is a genuine good person that isn?t afraid to speak up with objections. I trust your heart and I trust that you will not just tell me what I want to hear; but rather what you know to be good. I need you to help guide the Bonny Corporation to be the best it can be morally, not just financially.?

?I know you have your hands full already and if you should turn this offer down, I shall understand. But please consider the good you can do here. I will only need you to come to meetings once in while and to consult with me on occasion. You will, of course, be well compensated for your time.?

Her eyes lingered on Cadence though she was addressing both her and Kiki now.

?I know I am putting you two on the spot here. But I am going to take the advice of my peers into the highest consideration in where we go from here. There just wasn?t time to do this any other way.?

?No one would be here if they weren?t people that I respect and believe I can trust. So, what say you two? Can I count on you??

Her hand curled around the doorknob of the door of the room. Better late than never, right? Her crimson lips spread into a smile as the door opened.

"Ah.... sorry I'm late... doin' this an' that, ya know?" Jade swiftly said as she wisped in. She was painfully rude, though she didn't mean to be. It wasn't how she usually was... but she hated to be late.

She crossed the room and pulled out a chair beside Brandon, tugging the skirt of her dress as she sat. She beamed at them.

"So, uh... what I miss?" She cleared her thoat and looked all business like.

And who just HAPPENED to show up but someone who had been gone for so long she was unsure of wether or not she was even welcome anymore. She cleared her throat and adjusted the infant in her arms. She smiled all around and spoke up.

"Miss Alana Daven. Present. And more or less accounted for."

She looked down as the infant began squirming and making a little bit of a fuss and raised a brow clearing her throat once more

"Correction...Miss Alana Daven...And guest"


And without another word she took a seat beside Miss Read

Alana looked to Mary with a polite shake of her head to say no thank you to the wine offer. She shifted the sleeping babe in her arms so she could gently place a hand ontop of Marys. She smiled brightly and nodded.

"I would be honored to resume my post as your watch. Anne would have wanted it that way"

A certain sadness came to her face as she spoke of her former employer. Alana hadnt been there to say goodbye. She had so much to tell Anne. So much to show her. She sighed gently and shook her head trying to keep on her perk happy persona. She just returned to smiling.

"Ill need to be informed of the goings on since I have been gone. Would you mind catching me up Brandon dear?"

Those emerald hues fell onto him now. A pert smile on her face.

Mary arranged her notes in front of her. "Now let's get back to the current order of business: the Carnival sites which we have been calling "Heaven" and "Hell". We have some incredible ocean front property where construction has already begun. Project Heaven, the fun-fair, is located next to a bay, with some lovely beaches. There are a few islands in the bay, which are mainly set aside for luxurious, romantic bungalows."

"There is a river inland, which divides the fun-fair from cabins for adults. We expect this area to be popular with honeymooning couples and those who want to hide out and relax. We have re-located Project Hell to an old monastery - which the golems are working to update even now - so that it could be closer to our other operation. A path past the cabins leads to the monastery, which is ideal for our purposes: plenty of room, good stone construction, an outer privacy wall and an enclosed garden."

"Brandon, you will work with Madame Kiki on the construction of Project Hell; I think its real name is going to be Club Babylon. I want it to be a palace of decadence - food, liquor, music, exotic sex, quality drugs (I'm sure Kiki can advise you as to which are appropriate to provide.) I'm thinking that a separate lounge for drug use would be a good idea, with perhaps a small garden set aside for those on hallucinogens. We want there to be something for everyone, every conceivable pleasure, every imaginable fantasy. I have recently acquired a quantity of diamonds; Brandon, I would like you to make them into a chandelier for the entrance area, impressively balanced... I want everyone who first sees it to think they are dreaming."

She thought about what else they would need. "We?ll need plenty of servants and entertainers, as well as some plain-clothes security to keep the fun from getting completely out of hand. Lots of comfy nooks for couples to cuddle in - and also a room tiled with one-way mirrors, for those who prefer to be seen. We want to make sure the women are happy as well as the men, so we shall use entertainers of both genders. Having a separate section dedicated as a gentleman?s club and one just for the ladies would be nice, as well as a more diverse club for bisexuals and the like. We?ll need a dungeon for the BDSM folks; we want to cover as many fetishes as possible. I like the idea of having some smaller rooms set up for various other fantasies, people being able to wander from ancient Egypt, to the bottom of the sea, to a future-tech love nest... you get the picture."

"We?ll also need an attached hotel where people can hook up and have some more discrete fun - I'm thinking of a luxury love hotel. It would also be a place for people to spend the night after over-indulging, but they can pay the extra to pass out on satin sheets. Make sure it is as classy and comfortable as your creative minds can imagine. Remember that we have some amazing Chinese silks waiting to be used, as well as fine wood, ivory, and other materials that will serve you well in decorating."

She took a deep breath, and continued. "Now for Heaven: Brandon, I would also like you to work with Cadence on its development. We are tentatively renaming it Paradise Gardens. We?ll need all sorts of things to amuse children and parents both. We need reliable babysitters, activities on the beach, and other fun stuff like rock climbing. We'll need a few good restaurants, some sidewalk cafes, portrait painters, magicians, the works. The entertainers on this half will be just as essential: tasteful music, singing and dancing. Everyone should be on the look-out for good entertainers of any kind."

"There are also the islands. If we could set up a regular ferry we could use some of the islands for children's entertainment. Kids love boat rides and islands; it could also be educational, teaching about the sea, fish and wild life. Kids love animals so a petting zoo wouldn?t go astray either. Pony rides might be a good idea, unless we can figure out a way to tame unicorns instead."

"Brandon, besides organizing the golem labor, your main responsibility is to invent. Put your brain to work on any devices that will make the place great. We need hot tubs for the spas in the area where the parents can go to relax without the children. Club Babylon is going to need some hydraulics - for elevators, torture racks, adjustable beds, etc. Use your imagination, and collaborate with Kiki to brainstorm erotic uses for technology."

"Alana, you?re a new mother, so I'd like you to help with ideas for Paradise Gardens. Try and think about what you would like for your own family. If you could offer any input to either side, that would be great.... Your main duty, though, is to stick to me like a shadow. Marguerite is organizing a company nursery, so child-care will be available to you whenever you need it. This building is about the safest place we have mainly thanks to Bob?s shield. No one will get in uninvited."

"Jade, I need you to work with both teams. Give any pointers as to what you think the people want but your main duty is to put together a brochure. This is really important; it needs a description of the attractions with some impressive pictures. Something that will draw people in ? help me also think about advertising, ways to get the word out when we are ready."

"Any questions or suggestions come to me, and I will help with a bit of everything. I want this place up and running as soon as possible, but we want to create a legendary venue - the end result must be absolutely amazing. We have the great minds here, as many workers as we could possibly use, we can get any luxury goods we need and I will work on hiring talent. If anyone has any ideas for good candidates, point them out to me. Is everyone clear on what your responsibilities are?"