Philippa pressed the button on an intercom unit that sat on the oak coffee table in front of the sofa and said, ‘Mrs Jenkins, would you be a Dear an... bring coffee for three to the lounge, please?’ A tinny voice replied,’Of course, Miss. It’ll be five minutes.’ ‘Thank you.’ Then she turned to me and started talking and talking aaand talking. For twins, the difference between them was striking. Don’t get me wrong, to look at them, it was obvious that they were twins, the only physical differences. " They'll probably harass us at the gate and follow us until we check in with the guild and the madame. They're on the take from both of them, so that should shake them off us."Indigo called out from where he sat, driving the wagon. "Ho, friends. My stomach is growling like a wild dog." When Mindblind and the thief turned to look back at him, he pointed to a spot ahead where a couple of trees broke the monotony of the plains. "A little shade as we dine?"Raven shrugged. "May as well. Wish we'd. She bounced to her feet just a couple of feet in front of me, and held her hands tightly to her sides as if standing at attention. Grinning from ear to ear, she proclaimed, “You’re a winner tonight!” Grinning from ear to ear, I told this little doll standing in front of me, “Please turn around slowly so I can admire my little cheerleader.” Little Mel practically beamed as she rotated in front of me. She had her red hair pulled back into a ponytail. Her knit top was royal blue with a gold “P”. "Remember, this wasn't just about me and my first venture as muse. This was an important trading venture, the largest and most expansive in... :"Ever, actually," Nick finished. "We would be travelling farther than any of the tribe had gone before. We were loaded down with trade items and nearly a dozen of our men bearing the weight." Along with half a dozen of our ... well ... whores," Salomé added."The more Semitic looking women?" I asked."Pure Semitic actually," Nick replied. "They were the.