A First Class Train Trip From Kwailong To Bao Shung

[rix_scaedu]

This follows on from both A Conversation By Moonlight and Icing On The Cake. It runs to 2,702 words.

We left the Inn of the Tenth Reflection shortly after breakfast the next day, having been in residence for a week, as hotel billing counts things. Master Que had discussed honorariums for the staff with me over breakfast, not so that I would pay

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[thnidu]

8-D

[rix_scaedu]

I'm glad you likes it! :)

[lilfluff]

Giggling, especially giggling at the end. :)

[rix_scaedu]

I'll take that as a good response. :)

[cluudle]

Aw yay. He's a good teacher, isn't he.

[rix_scaedu]

He is, really. Besides, what else do you do with two teenage boys for that length of time?

[aldersprig]

Intriguing. Ethnic differences?
Sharp mother, but I want to know more about the snotty woman, because that's how I am. Also, I like these boys and I want them to succeed.

[rix_scaedu]

Yes. I thought, why not?

Yes, but is she sharp enough?

We'll see - I hadn't considered her further.

I do too.

[tuftears]

That was exceptionally gracious of Master Que. I was a bit surprised the conductor didn't offer any recompense for them not being able to enjoy their private compartment though. ;)

[kiarrith]

in my experience, conductor's do not have much power in that department.

[rix_scaedu]

Matters might not be entirely finished with - Madam Rau and most of her children were travelling in better seats than their tickets entitled them to. :)

[rix_scaedu]

Master Que's last train trip ran horribly late because of an unexpected delay. He was quite eager for this one not to have similar problems.

The matter might not be entirely over. :)