Chapter 35
Ptolemy
Inside, the Inn was full of people. They all seemed to know Kathleen well. Ptolemy wondered how long she had worked here.
George showed Ptolemy and Kathleen to their room. The room had two separate beds and was fairly large so the two of them could have their space. The room was nice; it seemed like one someone would call home for a few days. All in all, it looked comfortable and inviting…
Ptolemy noticed that the back of his knees where aching; along with his thighs and feet. He had never walked so far before. He usually stayed in one place back in Alexandria; he wasn't a drifter.
Wait, pain. That was another thing that spirits weren't supposed to experience. Why was all of this happening?
Ptolemy broke through his thoughts. "Should I summon Rekhyt?"
"Not now. Everyone downstairs hates magicians; even the good ones. Besides, Bartimaeus needs more rest then just a day." She stopped, pulled nightgown from a dresser drawer, turned to him. "I'll be in that room over there," she pointed to it. It was near the back of the room. "Stay away from the windows and doors; keep they covered. Call me if you need me, alright?"
Ptolemy nodded. "Don't worry about me. I'll be fine."
"Alright," Kathleen nodded and departed.
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Ptolemy gave a heavy sigh and collapsed upon one of the beds. He closed his eyes and savored the comfortable cotton. Somewhere off in the distance, water poured onto plastic.
But Ptolemy barely heard it. He was slipping away to the Dream World.
His dream was more of a memory mixed with a fantasy. He was looking out his favorite window back in Alexandria like he always used to. His head on his hands…He stared out onto the plains below.
But then, Kathleen walked over to his right side. He turned to face her. Their lips met, intentionally. They stuck for a moment, before they were interrupted when Bartimaeus slammed through the door. "Aw, how sweet," He said to them as he smiled. "But we have more important things to do. You are the King and Queen of Egypt now…"
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A/n
Written because people are wondering if Ptolemy feels the same way about Kitty. And yes, he does. It's like the perfect couple!