It irked him somewhat that Eve was not at this gathering because it was an opportunity to make valuable contacts that might mean more custom at his mo...est furniture shop in an acceptable part of town where lords and their wives or mistresses shopped for items of interest.He had recently received a shipment from the Continent of second-hand pieces that were probably stolen or confiscated from homes of out of favor intelligentsia down on their luck due to a change in government. Some of the items. But first I want a little information.’ ‘I’m sorry,’ Jianyu says, ‘but I’m just a frail old man that runs an antique shop. I’m not sure I can provide you with much information.’ Anger flares in Delgrious’ eyes and he instantly transforms into his true form. His roar fills the entire girth of the store like a blast of air, shaking the shelves and their contents. Delgrious covers the distance between him and the old man in a blink of the eye and quickly lifts the frail old man up by his throat. I. ." she smirked, gesturing to the box that had promptedhis outburst. "...all you need to do is step inside here!"Jeremy rolled his eyes as the magician opened the front of the box.Following her instructions, he stepped into the box before she closed it,slipping a padlock to ensure it remained in place."How does it feel?" Espella asked, smiling from ear to ear.Jeremy grunted, only his head poking out the top of the box. "Tight," hegrumbled, pulling his head in different directions to try and. “The good-looking babe next door, you know the little rich girl cheerleader, Delta? She was all over Misty for stringing you along. She was saying all kinds of real sweet things about you. Look for her, she would be nice company.”“That is good news,” I said giving her a hug.“No sweat, I still owe you for clueing me in on Kenny. He’s not as fickle as his sister is. See ya later, stud,” Susie said heading back to her room.Friday morning, no Misty or Cherry for breakfast. But Delta and Trish were.