The woman before me is of the people an Empress capable of many great things. She is the first in over two hundred years to display all that the Empir... requires. Empress? Are you ready to assume the duties as ruler and protector of Empire, and do you at this time acknowledge that you rule for the people?" Mary stated in an official voice.Shelby her head still bowed low spoke, "I do with all of my heart and being."Mary nodded waving her hand as a pair of robotic arms appeared with a sword and. ..," Festus sneered."Alright, sorry Doc. I guess I better go seewhat?s eatin? the lady," Mattsaid in a calm but irritated voice as he rose from his chair. ?Maybe yabetter come along. I might need ya.?Doc and Festus took turns needling each other as the three gents walkedalong the buckboard down to the Long Branch saloon. When they entered, thered haired Kitty Russell immediately greeted the trio."Matt ...I've got a problem with one of my newly hired girls. I caught herred-handed stealing money. Iwas done up like a tart when they finished. They made me stand up andcheck myself in the full-wall mirror, and I did not recognize myself.Who was this shabbily dressed woman sporting vintage lipstick and nailpolish? And what, for Christ's sake, were they about to do with her?With me!I'm sorry, but reliving it like this is--yes, I know. I'll hurry. I'mso sorry!So the caterers brought in food and set up a bar and soon we had a partygoing on in the office, my office, that I had been in. It seemed like hours had passed. Marcus and Jennifer went back and forth, highlighting then wiping away the mark, arguing then smiling and laughing. “We have reached an agreement,” Marcus said. Lucy picked up the folders. She went through each page slowly. Ginger counted along with her. “Seventeen,” Ginger said. Lucy nodded. “We need seven more from another company, sadly,” Jennifer said. “Wait,” I said, stopping her from leaving. “Get Celia's folder,” I said, feeling myself shrink in size for.