Saturday, April 4, 2009

Diedre and Freddy

Were just heading back to the clubhouse after their early morning session at mixed-doubles tennis, and they decided to stop on the terrace and enjoy mimosas.....they sat down at one of the pebble glass tables, and looked out over the clear blue of the Bay of Serenity while they waited for their drinks.  The weather on Elysium is eternally beautiful, so of course today was no exception.  A bellboy came and asked them if they cared to receive some visitors who had travelled far to see them.  "Why, yes, certainly." Diedre spoke for them both.  An older Chinese woman in a very nice silk outfit came through the french doors, escorted by a more middle aged Chinese man, dressed in the blue blazer and gray slacks of someone in the upper echelons of government service.  "Good morning." begins the lady..."Allow me to introduce Director Wu, of Frontier Affairs."  She nods to indicate her companion.  "And I am known as Madame Wu, the Earth Ambassador to the Stars....well, at least that's what they call me back on the Wandering City."  Diedre and Freddy politely rise and shake their hands, introducing themselves as HSS officers.  "Yes, that's why we've come."  says the Director.  "We'd like to offer you a ride home."  Freddy and Diedre exchange a puzzled glance.  The waiter arrives with mimosas for four, and some little berry muffins.

1 comment:

Steve tingle said...

Is there marmalade, do you think?