Dominia sighs. "Yes, 'Stacia, this is my hideway. I will be moving everything into the gynaecium with Morga, just as soon as the renovations are ready. You know I have special requirements for my customers."

Ecstacia giggled and nodded. "Oh, I remember! You you recall that fat Roman, what was his name? The one who wanted to be a horsie?" Dominia smiled in recollection and nodded. "Didn't he just squeal when you cropped him? And didn't I look amazing riding my pony?"

Dominia growled, "Enough reminiscing, 'Stacia... Morga will have a fit if she doesn't know you are with someone safe. I also remember how you got lost in Vesuvius within two blocks of our gynaeceum there!"

Stacia had the grace to blush and shook her head sadly. "You went too fast, 'Mia. I can't remember where I was, never mind where I am now! Can you fix it for me with Morga? I can't bear to have anyone angry with me." A large tear rolled down one of 'Stacia's cheeks and she looked so forlorn that a burly porter stoped to ensure that everything was all right.

Dominia simply stared at the man for a few moments and he chose to leave. "Ecstacia, you are a traffic hazard. Let's get you inside before you wind up causing a riot." Dominia led the way into the small house she had chosen to occupy until the House of Morga officially opened it's doors some time in the near future.

Dominia called over the boy who ran erands for the street, whispered in his ear and handed him a coin. "You will get another if you find Madame Morga and give her my message, within the hour. I will expect her to send me a note back, is that clear?"

The boy nodded vigorously. The big lady in scarlet leather made him nervous, although she had never been unkind to him. She had an air about her that made him want to obey her.

"Now, Ecstacia, inside for some light refreshemnts. I am quite hungry and have more shopping to do."

Ecstacia squeeled. "More shopping? Can I come with you? Please? Please? Please?" At Dominia's doubtful look, Ecstacia continued, "You know I will get in trouble if you leave me here all by myself. Please 'Mia?"

Dominia knew she was right and oh the trouble 'Stacia could cause without meaning to do a thing wrong! "Very well, IF we haven't heard from Morga by the time we have finished, you may come." Dominia held up a warning hand at Ecstacia's excited bouncing. "You will stay at my side and mind me young lady or, no reward for you!"

"I promise 'Mia, honest, I'll be as good as I can!"

"That is exactly what I am afraid of Ecstasia." Sighing lustily, the odd pair entered the house, Domina calling for her slave, who would be eager to serve them, hoping for another reward.