>     "Heavens no, sir.  I know this little shop in New York that makes them
fresh every morning.  It happens to be just down the block from my
rent-control apartment.  Honestly, I love New York, and can't stand living on
station if I don't have to.  It reminds me of the best of Londonium and
Carthage back home on Magna Roma, without the seedy side.
> 
>      Anyway, I am glad you liked them." he answered, visably pleased that
she was back, and that she liked the treat.

"You don't have to suck up to me," she chuckled.  "This isn't Rrrome, and I'm
not the Emporrress."

(resp?)

She shook her head, mane swaying gently.  "I wanted to thank you forrr taking
carrre of things while I was away."

(resp?)

"No, I have one otherrr item of business forrr you."  She pushed a PADD across
the desk toward him, the one that had his new assignment orders on it.

(reaction?)

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