From: conner@qucis.queensu.ca (Mike Conner)
Subject: [C&R]:Their final night in the Inn, a warning sticker is on this one.
Organization: Computing & Information Science, Queen's University at Kingston
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1993 01:55:31 GMT


Warning: Some scenes may not be suitable for small children, adult
         discretion is advised.
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"No one said anything about going back to Illyria, that's the last
place I want to be caught dead at this point in my life." Chalmers shouted
"Being married by some ancient tradition to me is not marriage, and never
will be." Chalmers explained "To me, your status is the same as mine, free
to do as you choose, to be with whoever you wish, and right now I choose
to be with you Raven" Chalmers proclaimed, "and I with you, Chalmers" Raven
replied.

The two adventurers embraced, standing in the middle of their room.  With
the oil lamps extinguished there bodies were lit only by the fire light.
With her head against Chalmers chest she could feel his heart beating,
beating in sync with hers.  Raven raised her head and looked into Chalmers'
eyes.  The ability to read her thought from her eyes had returned, and
Chalmers knew what she was thinking, for he too had similar thoughts.  They
kissed, gently at first, tasting each others lips, as their hunger grew their
kissing became more passionate.

With their hands tracing the outline of each other's body, they vigorously
began to remove the other's clothing.  With a gasp from Raven Chalmers'
ripped open the front of her silken blouse and pressed his lips to her
chest.  She went limp as a sudden rush of emotion overwelmed her, feeling
so light, she thought she was floating.  Little did she realize that
Chalmers had swept her off the floor and was carrying her towards the bed.
He laid her down softly as she realized where she now was.  "What do you
have in mind for me tonight Chalmers?" Raven questioned, her face flushing.
"For your wildest fantasies to come true!" Chalmers replied.

Chalmers straddled Raven, sitting on her legs he bent forward and traced
his fingers around her lips and down the side of her face to her ears.
Raven let out a shriek as her tickling threshold was violated. Pausing to
let Raven relax, Chalmers once again continued his delicate traversal.
This time his hands came together just under her chin as he ran his fingers
down the soft ridge of her neck.  Raven's eyes began to widen as she
assessed Chalmers' next move, closing again as the onrush of emotion
washed over her.  Chalmers' fingers began to trace the outline of her
breasts, continuing down across her stomach to her navel.  "Oh, don't you
dare, you know how much that ..." before Raven could continue her plea
the last embers of the fire faded, casting the room and our to adventurers
in complete darkness.  "I guess we will have to continue the rest with
one less sense." Chalmers stated "Believe me, my others are working 
overtime, please, don't stop" Raven pleaded.  Chalmers obliged, more
than happy to please her, more than once that night.

The morning came far too soon for Chalmers' as the sun shown through
their East facing window.  Making love to Raven was more than worth
the lack of sleep he had received last night.  He knew Rave would continue
to rest for mornings did not exist for her.  Chalmers had several things
to do that morning before they left on their journey so he quickly
dressed and headed downstairs, making sure to lock their door behind him.

The town was very quite at this time of morning Chalmers thought to himself.
Looking up at the height of the sun, Chalmers calculated the time to be
in the neighbourhood of 10:30am.  He made his way towards the bank with
a smile on his face.  As he entered the village bank the teller he
had delt with yesterday recognized him immediately.  "Good to have you
back sir, what can I do for you today?" asked the teller.  I want to 
change the withdraw instructions placed on my strongbox.  "Very good sir,
I will get it for you." the teller walked towards the giant stone and once
again traced the rune to open it and retrived Chalmers strongbox.
"I would like to change it so that if either of us, myself or miss Raven,
Chalmers pondered the 'miss' for a second, bring a piece of the pendant
we will have withdraw privileges.", "That is, only two pieces are now
required." restated Chalmers "As you wish sir, it is done."  The teller
then replaced the strongbox into the giant stone, and Chalmers thanked
him and was on his way.  "I think that will convince Raven of my trust"
Chalmers thought to himself on his way to the general store.

*Ring* *Ring* the familiar sounds of the general store's entrance bell
rang out.  Smitty was pleased to see Chalmers and as usual offered his
services.  "I am in need of grain for several horses for a journey of
several days."  Chalmers explained.  "You will be leaving us for
a while sir, going on an adventure no doubt." replied Smitty "Wish I
could join you but my days of high adventure are over, this shop and
serving others is my life now."

"I will also require traveling rations, as much as you can fit in this
pack." Chalmers said, handing Smitty a traveling pack from one of the
shelves.  "I'll get that for you right away sir." Smitty replied.
Chalmers looked around the store as Smitty prepared his requests, searching
for anything else he thought would be needed.  Nothing else caught his
eye, returning to the front counter Chalmers found everything ready to go.
"Thank you again for your help Smitty" Chalmers said handing Smitty five
gold coins "I hope Kendal can give me a hand with ..." and before
Chalmers could finish Kendal was already picking up the pack of food.
"Thank you Kendal" Chalmers said hoisting the two large sacks of grain 
onto his back with ease, "and thanks again Smitty"

The two made it back to the stables and Chalmers rewarded Kendal for his help.
Thanking Chalmers for his generosity Kendal started back for the general
store and Chalmers headed for the Inn after placing the food and grain near
their horses.  Chalmers took a seat at his table as the Innkeeper approached
him.  "Something to fill you before your journey sir?" the Innkeeper inquired.
"Yes indeed my good man, some ham and eggs and a loaf of bread if you please,
and some fresh milk to wash it down."  "Will miss Raven be joining you sir?"
"No, she's fast asleep, just one this time." Chalmers replied.  The Innkeeper
smiled and hurried off to the kitchen to prepair the food.

While waiting Chalmers began to go over the ideas that the four had come
up with about the scroll.  "If we head East, towards the Desert of Lindsey,
we should be close enough to transport ourselves to the plane of air."
Chalmers thought to himself, "if all goes well".  The Innkeeper arrived
with Chalmers food and found a gold coin waiting for him at the table. "Thank
you sir, and enjoy" the Innkeeper replied.  "Could you bring me a cup of your
fine coffee for Raven?"  Chalmers asked, "I'm sure she'll need to replenish
some fluids!"

Chalmers finished his meal, picked up the coffee and headed back upstairs.
Unlocking the door he found Raven dressed, sitting on the bed. "What, did you
think I would sleep all day?", "Come here and give me a kiss, I still have
tingles from last night!", "Ah, coffee, just what I needed." Raven replied
as Chalmers handed her the coffee and kissed her on the lips.

:)
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