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[img]http://www.homevideos.com/freezeframes5/mummy346.jpeg[/img][hr][b][i][color=f7976a]Location: [/color][/i][/b]Her Office[/center][hr]	

	Vera found herself pulled in close and on the receiving end of a rather unexpected but equally welcomed embrace from the Lady Kingston. She was a bit startled that the woman whom she had only met that evening was trying to console her, it was not something that she was used to from either of the sexes. She had received a hug or two from her Uncle Reginald over the years, but never from the rest of her family. The only other person to show her physical kindness had been Peter when she was growing up outside of her parents before they died. She wasn't sure what to do at first but eventually returned the embrace and forced a solemn smile as she pulled back and nodded towards Nora's words. 

	[color=f7976a]"Such comfort is never too bold Lady Kingston, I thank you for your kind words and your concern,"[/color] she said, a gentle smile slowly coming to her features before she pushed back her curls from her brow. She was still trembling slightly but it was obvious that Nora's kindness had put her a little more at ease. Batting her eyes quickly to clear up the rest of the threatening moisture she turned and picked up the tiles carefully. 

	[color=f7976a]"Now, please, tell me what you have discovered. Here are the original tiles that were brought back from the site we hope to visit in the upcoming days but this is not all of them. Some were damaged beyond repair due to years of weather, others were left in place for historical reasons. I hope there is enough here for you to make some sense of, if you should need any help in the deciphering of the hieratics please do let me know,"[/color] she said as she laid them out on the table and organized them with the rubbings that had been taken of each tile. 

	At this point she was wanting to move past the scene she had been a part of with Mr. Drake. She knew that Nora had meant well by her words but not being concerned with what others said was easier said than done, especially for a bluestocking half-breed. She had heard things from people her entire life and had tried to brush them off as best she could but even the thickest of skins could still be bruised over time. Sighing inwardly she focused on the tiles before her and awaited to hear what all Nora had discovered, she always felt it was easier to move forward when her mind was focused on work. 

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[img]http://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/1b617e2b-de2e-4952-bd44-410f7b633b8c.jpg[/img][hr][b][i][color=a187be]Location: [/color]Qasr El Nil Barracks Officers Club[/i][/b][/center][hr]	
	
	Vera watched Harry closely as she smiled towards the toast of sorts and took a small sip of her drink. Most evenings she would have loved to spend the evening speaking and entertaining at the barracks, it was a nice change from the normal dribble of the dance hall but this evening was different. Between the attack on her person earlier, the inscription in her necklace, the mettings of all these new faces, as well as Harry's momentary nervousness she felt that it would probably be better if they were turn in for the evening. 

	[color=a187be]"As much as I would care to remain, I am sorry but I feel it is best to turn in for the evening. It has been a rather eventful day thus far and promises to be even more in the days to come. Though if you want to remain Lauren, please do. Do not feel you must leave because of me. I just wish to let Sgt. Walsh get some much needed rest in a quiet place currently,"[/color] she said kindly. 

	[color=82ca9d]"Of course, it seems you all have been through so very much today. No need for apologies. I am sure over the next days we all will be able to get get to know each other much more. Do you all need an escort back to your residence for the evening? I am sure my uncle could provide one if you feel it is needed,"[/color] Peter suggested as he turned to look at his uncle. 

	[color=82ca9d]"And I would also not mind speaking of this moonshine more if Miss Ridgeway would care to stay longer, we can always escort her home once she is ready to leave the barracks. Wouldn't you agree Lord Major?"[/color] he asked as he stood there, leaning against his cane. He knew he should probably turn in soon because he wished to speak to Vera about some very important things come the morning but it was nice being able to catch up with his uncle and he wasn't about to push the man away right then after being thought dead for so long.