Where are you from, and why have you come to this land? These are troubled times for such peaceable pursuits as trading and farming." I did not know o... this land's troubles when I set out, your Excellence. I am from far away, from an island at the edge of the Great Sea. I go wherever there is a profit to be made, whether of goods or of knowledge. It seems to me that an army such as yours would have needs not readily filled in such a sparsely settled land as this. I have salt in fair plenty, a. He tossed her a smirk of a smile. The doors to the elevator opened. Nathan and the young woman joined the small group of people in the elevator. His arm brushed over shoulder as he pressed the #12 button. Once again he was hit with the warm scent of vanilla and honey. He stiffened. Moved away, making sure he had direct contact with her. Making sure he "accidentally" grazed her butt as he moved away. She sucked in her breath, barely maintaining her composure. She seemed to be completely. She smiled back.The band began playing their next number. It was a slow tune. I approached her, introduced myself, and asked, "Would you like to dance?"She looked up and, with surprise in her voice, replied, "Me? You mean me?" Yes, you! Is there something wrong with asking you to dance?" I replied, as I held out my hand.She hesitated then replied, "Oh no! A dance will be fun." With a broad grin spreading across her face, she practically jumped to her feet, took my arm, and rushed to the dance. ...how appropriate and with a touch of gloss. I finished of by rolling up the stockings, putting on the shoes and the maids dress with matching garter and apron. Finally with the wig on I teetered in front of the mirror on the ridiculously high heels feeling every bit the simpering sissy I looked. It was time to go downstairs.Taking a deep breath, I knocked on the door which released itself and I was able to leave the room and make my way downstairs. I tottered down the stairs afraid of falling.