In the Traveler's Center, Minx went straight to the market system. Flipping to the page in her notebook, she typed in the name of the book.
[Item not found]
She typed in the author.
[Name not found.]
She checked the search function looked at new and used and tried again. Same result. "AAAArghhh" She cried out in frustration.
Deep breaths, Minx. Deep breaths.
She looked around to see if there was a "looking for" tab. It took some scrolling but there it was, all the way to the right. She clicked it.
"HA!" She started rapidly typing, UserID, Item desired, price willing to pay: 2,000 credits, or best offer…
Yeah, I should click that check box.
Time frame desired?
Why would anyone check anything other than ASAP?
A plate full of mouth-watering vegetables and such appeared on the table next to her. The aroma made her stomach growl, echoing off the walls of the mostly empty hall.
Smelling food makes me hungry now? The cooking of these amazing women is going to make me fat! Minx thought.
She looked up, "thank you" to the back already walking away.
Back to the terminal.
[Notify with each offer immediately.
Notify of offers once per day.
Notify of offers once per week.]
Immediately, of course!!!
Minx finished filling out the form and hit the submit button. She sat there staring at the terminal as if merely submitting the request would create an instant response.
I guess that only happens in books and movies, she sighed.
Rather than move to the table like a polite person, Minx stayed where she was and ate. It was done so perfectly it practically melted in her mouth. It was almost as if the cooks were learning how everyone liked their food and were preparing food in accordance with that.
Once her plate was empty, she noticed she still didn't receive any notifications. She logged back in and she noticed the same. Sighing, they all went back to her house. She wondered if Shalt and Caser ever tired of being her shadow.
"Thank you, Shalt for always being here. I really appreciate it."
Shalt smiled, "I wouldn't miss any of this. You have an interesting life. I'm honored to be a piece of it."
Minx smiled, "I'm going to sit here copying my notes again. Boring, I know…" she chuckled.
"You are changing those girls' lives with this. Do you know the positive impact you'll be able to have once you have enough people to help you? I'm happy every day I made the decision I did."
Minx smiled, "thank you!"
She finished the notebook she was working on, noticing it was getting late. Thinking of going to bed, she heard her door open and Sil walked in.
"My Love? You're back already? Is everything okay?"
"It's Quinn." Sil looked upset. "He woke up but after talking for a bit with Fex and a few others, he went into his Shadow Space. We've never seen him look so…. Hurt."
Minx pulled her husband into her arms. "He'll pull though this. I'm sure he just needed time to process what's going on."
Sil Picked her up and headed toward the bedroom. He laid her on the bed and cuddled her close. was already heading in.
"What if he stays in his shadow space and he's needed?" Sil asked softly.
"The Cursed will respond and buy him more time. He's made a lot of lives better through chasing freedom. You have to believe everything will workout. Because it will."
Sil smiled softly. His super hero wife coming to his aid once again.
"Not to damper the mood but has there been any news on Peter and Layla?"
Sil shook his head. He was starting to get to know those around Quinn but his forte was more listening and observing before deciding to talk. That unsettled a lot of people.
"What are your intentions for the night, My Love?"
"I want to sleep in your arms again. I was gone over a week and still have not made up for the time I was away before that. I don't know what the next move is going to be but I won't make it without Quinn."
Minx nodded, "in that case, how about we just enjoy this moment for as long as it lasts?"
Sil grinned and kissed her.
He got up to go to the bathroom. Then he walked in to find her in one of the dresses she bought at the tournament. She was just turning around in front of the closet as if she just put it on. She was smoothing down her skirt, trying to make sure she looked okay and hadn't noticed him yet. Next thing she knew, her back was against the wall, legs around a familiar waist and a beautifully intense kiss was being offered. She hungrily accepted it.
She unbuttoned his shirt teasing him with her fingers as she did, trailing her lips down his neck.
"Not yet. I need this first," as he touched her in various places filling the room with soft sounds of pleasure as the woman he loved didn't care who heard how much her husband loved her.
As his wife stood on legs of jello, he pulled back the covers and slid her in. He stripped then joined her. After another round, they both fell into a deep sleep.
In three other houses, three young ladies held pillows over their ears trying to block out the blow-by-blow details they were given. It wasn't just the family leader anymore either. Other couples were doing it too. They asked the trees not to show them such things, but the trees didn't listen. They had someone to talk to.
Minx and Sil woke feeling fully rested, a level that Minx had not felt in a few months. She looked at her watch and realized they missed Qi class.
Minx smiled as she quickly dressed and opened the door. "It's time to start our day. We need to go eat."
"Do you want another sword spar today?" Sil asked tenderly.