Laura shrugged. "I'm sure I'll have more questions for you soon. But one big one for now is what your fantasies are, Calla." Laura turned and smiled wickedly before suddenly appearing to be about the age she was when she'd started at Silas. "And whether you want me to play the innocent, heart racing as I try to prevent my virtue being despoiled."

With a teasing grin she slid out of Mircalla's arms. "Want to play stalk the damsel and get her heart racing?"

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Laura blinked. "I don't go there much. And if you use the words 'I wish' while you're in there and you're in the same section of the monkey's paw I may break your jaw before you finish the sentence. But other than that I'd be happy to show you round."