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"Alexis shifted nervously from one foot to the other as she took in the exquisitly decorated drawing room, the roaring fire made her sweat under her wolf furs and the red haired face that reflected back at her from a multi-tude of highly polished souvenirs and weapons mounted on an array of oak shelves made her self-concious.
'Stop fidgeting.' Rider nudged her in the shoulder with his elbow and checked his own uneasiness.
'Can't help it, not like it here.'
'Better than the freezing mountainside I'd say.'
'Not my problem you forget proper coat.'
As Rider opened his mouth to respond the door to the dining room flew open and in marched a short fellow sporting an handle mustache that could easily have been a broom attached to his face. His head reflected the light of the fire in his baldness and he wore a pristine military uniform that might have been French foriegn legion. He regarded the two adventurers with raised eyebrows and a huge grin spread across his face, he stepped forward with his hand extended towards Rider and opened his mouth to speak.
'Allo allo. Ah em Colenel Briganten, oww plezont to ave guests in mah umble abude.'
Next to him Rider heard Alexis let out a faint whimper."
An Evening of Science and Mystery Case #3...
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