There was a silver or platinum ring on her finger with a large black opal flanked by small diamonds."Very tasteful, Charlie," I said. "Elegant and und...rstated." Ayup. I ain't just a dumb cowboy." It's so much better than a silly diamond engagement ring," Weena contributed."I can't believe what he spent!" said Maddy, looking as though she were holding back tears."It's my investment in you," said Charlie. "So don't go runnin' off with someone without givin' it back." You old idiot!" Yup." He. ”I nodded as I leveled out at two thousand feet, “We are crossing the outer marker.”Albert cleared his throat, “Still think its merchants?”I cursed and opened a private comm to Huntress, “Huntress?”“Yeah?”“Do you have a merchant close to the Duke?”Michelle gasped, “Uncle Peter!”I glanced at her as Huntress answered, “The Chamberlain, Peter Ellis.”I nodded, “Secure him and run checks on everything he has touched.”I looked back at Albert, “Two minutes if you want to put on one of your suits.”He. But Cecilliked going during the off days as well. He had found some of his bestbargains on those days, but it really wasn't the desire to get somethingthat brought him there, it was the being part of the whole thing thatdid it for him. He craved that connection with other people even if itwas nothing more than a transient connection. If he had really deeplythought about it he might have come to the conclusion that his love ofdoing this was a reaction to how the modern world made him feel.. It should be special. Your highness." She said."I agree." Jaseth contimplated. "Thank you. Would you be up for the job if I made arangements?" Shure thing." "Then tell her you will be coming with us as well." He pointed at the guide.She bowed, which made her C cups dangle, and then walked off.Jaseth turned his attention back to Risha who was looking fondly up at him. "I see you are feeling better." "Much Your Highness.I'm ready to service you when you wish." She giggled.Jaseths hand dropped.