Breakfast Exits

JP with Lasersexpanther, mdman, Lorem, Jaxx and Cindy

Cronk looked to the Lady Elizabeth, expecting to hear what she would like him to do. He looked for another opportunity to get back at Staniadis since the man was in league with the Evil Doctor.

He took a big bite of his food from before him. As he chewed, Cronk shook his head in an affirmation.

“Cronk get Stan Man,” he impulsively stated.

Of course, those in the fellowship would be looking for Cronk after what he and the Lady Elizabeth had done to Staniadis in their first meeting. Cronk hadn’t thought of that. In fact, lately, Cronk didn’t do too much thinking. The one thing he had thought of since joining the team, Cronk had been told was inappropriate. So, Cronk had put the thought away and just enjoyed being here, drinking the bourbon provided to him by Camille.

Lorem wondered if Lady Elizabeth’s comment about some of them needing to show up as backup included her. Her mind was going through a checklist of the probability that she would be needed and was leaning to the conclusion that they would probably have her remain at the manor. She was certain Cronk and Sasha, even with her injury, would be going. Perhaps even the doctor with his unique skill set. That would leave her and Lily behind.

For herself, she had plenty of work that needed doing on the grounds. A new security system wasn’t going to design itself. What Lily would be doing, Lorem was unclear about. The introvert hoped for peace and quiet to get lost in the scope of work before her in the workshop.

"Cronk, I will need to see you and Miss Lagrave in my office after breakfast to discuss more details. Just so everyone is aware we will be leaving around 4:30 PM for that." Elizabeth thought for a moment. "Miss Lagrave if you are not up to doing this assignment, we can discuss that then."

It was better to discuss it more details with those directly involved. Elizabeth wasn’t sure if Sasha needed it but new more healing never hurt anyone.

"Dr. Jackal I suspect your delivery will arrive about 10 AM. The Order is fairly punctual about such things. I would request you focus on that today." A sip of tea before continuing. "Miss Ipsum as you might have assumed I need you working on the security system." Which left one. "Miss Lavigne, as I mentioned yesterday you will be helping me interview the candidates for the nanny position. They will start arriving around 9:30 AM, if you can be prepared with any questions you feel would be important, in case I forget anything. We will be likely busy most of the day with the interviews." Elizabeth thought for another moment. "I believe that was all I had, did anyone have any questions or anything to add?"

Dr. Jackal sipped his coffee as he nodded at Lady Elizabeth and replied, "Yes ma'am." Lily nodded and replied, "Yes Lady Elizabeth. I already have a list of questions prepared in case you need them."

Although Cronk was happy to be put to use again, he looked at Sasha with concern. He knew she was hurting. She knew she was hurt. Cronk hoped she would be up for the task.

“Cronk be ready,” he insisted. “Want Stan Man!”

Lorem smiled and wondered what it must be liked to have a one track mind that was so able to be present on whatever immediately occupied Cronk’s thoughts. She always had a never ending deluge of thoughts; always weaving and connecting in her head.

Lorem daintily wiped her mouth with a linen napkin. She had finished her breakfast it seems at the same time Lady Elizabeth had come to the end of her remarks. The gnome was relieved she would not be going headlong into potential danger.

“If that is all my Lady, I will promptly return to my workshop and set to work.” She asked to be excused. There was a glint in her eyes of enthusiasm to depart and get back to work. Ideas had been surfacing in the back of her mind as she had sat at the table and they were aching to be made known.

"Certainly Miss Ipsum." Elizabeth excused Lorem from breakfast. "That was all I had. Everyone feel free to go about your day, when you are finished with breakfast." Elizabeth looked down at her own now cold barely touched food. "Miss Lagrave and Cronk, meet in my office in about twenty minutes." Elizabeth stood up, "I will be in my office. Harold if I could see you for a moment." With that Elizabeth exited.

Lorem hopped down from her seat gracefully without so much as sound upon landing, save whatever the jingle of the trinkets in the pockets of her dress.

She curtseyed to everyone. Then specifically to Cronk and Sasha. “Please do be careful and come back well.” She smiled and then departed back to her workshop. It was time to get back to work.

Cronk pressed a napkin to his mouth. He wiped his lips, not as daintily as Lorem might have. Placing the napkin upon his plate, he looked to Sasha.

“Masked One ready?” he asked, as much out of searching if she was well enough for the task than the timing of the meeting.

Dr. Jackal finished his meal and made his way to his lab. Lily finished as well and made her way to the mail room.

Sasha finished her water and took the straw before standing with a little effort but nothing serious. "I am ready Monsieur Cronk."