On this particular day I got to wear a nice summer dress, and for the first time ever, he put some black shoes on my feet making sure they were nice a...d clean. I didn’t ask why the shoes were produced I just thought they looked nice with my outfit. Then the surprise, even though it was summertime he put a coat on me, took me outside to the car and sat me in the back. This was new, as normally I had to stay away from any windows and make sure I wasn’t seen by anyone in the street. ..Off we went. As promised anytime something bad occurred Keal and his friends were their almost before the problem started.The old man stood and bowed to the diplomat and Lord Kronk and then took his seat again on the stool.The diplomat stood and said that it was a strange tale wondrously exaggerated and embellished almost too much to be believed. But a great tale none the less. Thank you for your story old man. Turning to Lord Kronk the diplomat said, “You promised a surprise.”Lord Kronk stood and gestured. His room was typically male, with clothes strewn over the floor and electronic equipment all over the place. Bookshelves covered one wall from floor to ceiling, and light classical music came softly through hidden speakers.He came back with a bottle of white wine and a tray of cheeses and crackers; he poured two glasses and sat on the end of his bed, eerily staring at me from five feet away."What shall we drink to?" he asked.Taking a wild guess, I said, "Freedom from stereotypes."He smiled, we. I smiled, “is there any word from Samuel?”Sarah nodded, “the runner returned to say he would be here at noon.”I gestured to the elf, “would you help clean him? His name is Elvan.”Samil had said he would take the news to those that represented the elves here. I told Sarah what to watch out for and went to find Sam. Walking out the door I almost got ran over by a crowd of children following Jeremy for lessons. I found Cat and Sam in the kitchen with Ann. They were talking about the rooms and how.