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Keeper,[url]http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4368860/[/url]. Time to sell off some contraband tiara to some rich upperclass british twits.

"Why Mr. Gavigan!" Jonathan Parker twists around to face Charles, his face beaming a radiant smile that betrays none of the fear that he just showed Lily. "I have been waiting for an opportunity to finally speak with you ever since I laid my eyes on you on this train. Such a coincidence that a meeting with your sister would facilitate this. My sincerest apologies regarding the whole 'running away from your sister' business. "

"See, sir, I may have insinuated that a certain somebody on this train had the fashion sense of my grandmother when she was a dashing young lady. I suppose that Miss Gavigan assumed that this certain person was her. Unfortunately, I did insinuate in a rather unflattering way in retrospect, I admit. But is not the Victorian Era when the British Empire was at its height? Its power making Chinese Emperors on the other side of the globe submit? Speaking of clothes, I must ask: do you buy your sister's clothes for her? Or do you allow her to buy one from a catalog? It would be rather difficult to acquire such dresses today, I imagine!"

He quickly turns to Wolfgang. "Could we discuss some matters together? Later in private before the Puppet Show?"

"The flyers are not mine, Mr. Parker," says Elena. "I've just seen what they can do to people. Otherwise, I don't know any more than you do. That's why I came here to the puppet show, so I could see what this is all about. It's actually overdue to start, which is odd." She observes Gavigan with interest.

Wolfgang acknowledges Lilly's explanation.

Heavily accented French,His French is about as sketchy as his English. "[color=#0000BF]I seeing, zis is all very peculiar, non? I vill going talk vith ze gentleman, voulding you being so nice as to accompany my guest in my abscence?[/color]"

Wolfgang gets up and nods at Jonathan.

"I zinking ve had better talk now, before ze show commenced. Vould you care for ze bar or ze Lounge car?"

He turns to Elena with a smile.

Russian,"[color=#0000BF]I'm going to see what's wrong with him and see if I can find Dr. Bedell in the process. Will you be all right? [/color]"

"Lounge Car will do," Jonathan said. He quickly turns to Mr. Gavigan.

"I must apologize, Lord Gavigan, but I must take my leave. I have a piece of jewelry, however, that I believe will work nicely as a wedding gift for a woman beloved by an important man such as yourself. I shall talk to you soon."

Jonathan gets up from the table and walks swiftly towards the Lounge.

Lily nods at Wolfgang.

French Conversation,[color=#800080]"Of course, sir."[/color]

She raises an eyebrow at Jonathan as he speaks. Her bewildered stare follows him all the way out the door.

Keeper,Lord [i]Gavigan? Wedding gift?! Presumptuous little... I'm not even engaged! Thank you [/i]so kindly[i] for reminding him, you blasted sycophant![/i]

Gavigan looks amused. "I like him. He has a certain ... ecccentric charm." He gives Lily an amused smile. "Though a wedding present ... is there someone your eye on here?"

Lily responds with a saccharine smile of her own. "Oh, Charles, we've only been aboard a few hours! Besides, it's hardly up to me. Someone will take an interest when they take an interest."

Keeper,[i]Oh no. Oh dear, oh no... I mustn't panic. Show no fear, Lily.[/i]

Kieran looks some at the new arrivals as they come into the smoking car while continuing the conversation with his new friend & takes a bit of a drink from the drink he ordered.

Elena nods to Wolfgang.

Russian,[color=darkred]"I'll be fine, [b]Wolfgang[/b],"[/color] she says. [color=darkred]"I'll see you soon."[/color]

Wolfgang nods and leaves the Smoking Car for the Lounge Car.

"Dasvidanja."

Gavigan smiles faintly at her. "Why, my dear, that's not exactly true. If you take an interest in anybody, you let me know, and I'm sure an agreement can be made."

Lily stares blankly at her brother for a few seconds, then starts laughing again, more subdued this time. "You're so serious all the time, sometimes I forget your sense of humor! How silly, I almost didn't realize you were joking."

Keeper,[i]Would he suffer a stroke if I actually told him? Ha! Hilarious, but too much of a risk to even consider.[/i]

Gavigan laughs along with her, before becoming very serious himself. "No one is too good for my dear little sister. You are twenty one now. I mean to see to it that your requirements are met."

"I only meant that you wouldn't want my husband to love me any less than you do," Lily says, finally deciding to find a place to sit near Elena. She throws Charles a reproachful look. "And I will not have you strong-arming some poor frightened man into marrying me!"

Gavigan merely chuckles and returns to sit next to Johannes Sprech.

Elena gives Lily a sympathetic look. "Your brother certainly seems to be...formidable," she says.

"He only wants what is best for me," Lily sighs, fiddling with the clasp on her purse. "But... I would prefer to find love on my own. If that's possible."

She slowly blinks at Elena and rests her chin on her hands. "And who knows? The Orient Express is full of fascinating people. With a little bit of luck..."

Elena smiles. "That's the right attitude," she says. "The Orient Express is a great place to find love. I've already met someone interesting."

"Oh?" Lily sits up straight and folds her hands neatly in her lap. "That must be exciting. Of course, I'm sure you have no trouble finding admirers."

"Thank you," says Elena. "I don't think you'll have any trouble either. You're attractive, and you're a lot younger than I am. The real problem might be finding too many."