As I wait in the wings I peek out from behind the curtains to see many new faces. There are so many new guests at the hotel that it feels almost like my first performance all over again. I notice several patrons returned from various expolorations and vactations and make a note to myself that I must greet them after the performance and welcome them back. Soon the music starts and I enter the stage.

*You watch as the intoxicating music fills the Blue Lotus. The dancer who is equally intoxicating seems to have the ability to mesmerize all those who watch her. She sways gracefully from side to side with the melody and vibrates wildly to the rhythm. As she twirls you can smell the rich exotic perfume that ligers on her costume. The whole experience is enough to transport you out of reality. Then the music ends and so does the dance. The dancer exits the stage to wild applause. You slowly begin to realise you to are applauding as well as you begin to snap back to the reality of the Blue Lotus.*

I quickly changed my outfit and went out into the Blue Lotus to keep my promise to myself. I spotted two of the people I wanted to greet and quickly rushed over.

"Ms. Baket, how are you? I'm glad to see you have returned safely to Cairo. I have heard about your adventures across the ocean and am glad that no more harm has come to you. Ah, and Mr. Niall, I am glad you have returned as well. The Blue Lotus has not been the same without your music. You must tell me of your adventures as well."