Exton

Monty found the sprites buzzing about the tavern amusing... they sensed he was of their world and respected his authority... a small female named Rachal said that Pandora had granted her anything she wanted for giving her the long hair she desired last night.

Monty said to the fae.."'I am sorry little chica, I cannot give favors until my employer tells me personally... I have a 'contract' with her"... he knew the fae would understand this... she nodded sagely as he spoke. Rachal replied..."I will return shortly, I'm going out to gather some dew... there are still shady spots in the garden right now."... and she was off in a flash.

Monty looked up as he heard someone on the stairs, and could not help but admire Pandora's lustrous dark locks; the sheen of it threw off a bluish tint and it waved gently as it cascaded on her shoulders."Your hair is beautiful... the little fae told me she granted you a wish."

Pandora gave him a wry smile as she said... "Have you seen the wee thing?... I have a problem with her gift." Monty replied... "She's gone out to your garden to sip dew... what's up?"

Pan smiled with a touch of humor as she said.."Well,her "Gift" has grown long hair everywhere... if you know what I mean"... She blushed furiously as it dawned on Monty what she implied. He let out a laugh such as she had never heard from him before.... "Have you not heard the phrase "Be careful what you wish for"...? I believe it was created with faes in mind... most of their magick has more than one consequence... as you've discovered"...He grinned again and she scowled at him... "its not funny... what can I do?"

Monty fought to control himself and said..." Why don't you go back upstairs and I'll send Patti up with breakfast... the fae will return soon and we'll negotiate a contract for you... they understand the parchment as being what is."

Pandora nodded and turned to go... glancing back to find Monty still covering his mouth as he laughed... and knew he would share it with Ike tonight. She hoped it would not find its way to Obsidian's ears, but that was unlikely with her long hair begging explanation.