Trick, Bo, Kenzi, Julia, Dyson, Antony, Dakari all entered the Waiting Room to find Evony, Stasio, and Ryan sitting and talking with Jock and Julian. Evony and Ryan both stood followed by Jock and Julian, and offered their respective courtesies to Bo. It took a Bo a minute to realize it was for her, and after being nudged by Trick, she acknowledged the curtsey with a slight bow of her head.

"Sorry, still not use to it all. It has only been a couple weeks." Bo said.

"A future Sovereign does not apologize. As your Grand Ducal Highness for the 25th Delegation it is my duty to serve." Evony said.

"Who are you, and what have you done with The Morrigan?" Bo said stupefied. Evony smiled then turned to Trick.

"Naomi is handling the Fae Elders, making sure they are safely transported back to their homes." Evony reported.

"Where is Agent Chennai?" Dakari asked.

"On a mission but she plans to join Bas Gunther at the Warehouse to assist with his investigation." Jock replied.

"How did the post-meeting huddles go?" Trick asked Evony.

"We will need to discuss that at some point here shortly, but as previously agreed the first wave out of the gate for the Presidium will be Atticus and the Under Fae communities under his care. His Serene Highness Julian Prescotti will be leading that effort." Evony replied.

"Good." Trick replied.

"How is Ari?" Evony asked as her tone changed dramatically to one of concern.

"We just came from the Observation Room. They are still working on her." Trick said.

"The wound is that serious?" Ryan asked. "Couldn't it be handled through simple Succubus healing?"

"Her injuries were pretty extensive. It was a Basilisk she battled, and not only was she grievously wounded, but also she took a heavy dose of poison to boot. Dr. Lewis is thanking the fact The Regnant is a Ranoruk for her still being alive, but we need to find the carcass of the Basilisk so an effective antitoxin can be made from its DNA." Trick replied.

"What do you mean? It isn't at the Warehouse?" Evony asked.

"No. Whoever sent it also cleaned up behind themselves to include snatching the carcass." Dyson replied.

"How?" Ryan asked.

"We believe they are teleporting between the planes of existence, using them as escape routes. We have Clio working with us to help trace these movements." Dyson replied.

"Clio, yes, yes. She came to see me to help find Sadie." Ryan said.

"Sadie, the Afreet Sadie?" Evony looked at Trick who gave her a cautionary look.

"We needed to make contact with the Under Fae that initially eluded me at the start of this investigation. Clio knew of only one person that would know the comings and goings of plane jumpers and that was Sadie. When Sadie made contact with the Under Fae in question she contacted me to let me know of the meet up at the Warehouse." Julia said.

"Sadie did?" Evony asked.

"Yes." Julia replied. Evony flashed her eyes at Ryan and Trick.

"Where is Sadie?" Evony asked.

"Tamsin is working with Clio to find her as we speak." Dyson replied.

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"This entire operation was botched! It was simple. We have the relic. All you had to do is secure The Regnant!" His employer barked.

"There were complications." The Agent replied.

"What complications? She was visiting a primitive plane full of primitive humans!" His employer shouted.

"There were unanticipated variables." The Agent replied.

"That is a fancy way to say you were incompetent, and outwitted by a plane full of nitwits! Human nitwits at that even! I cannot begin to tell you what is at stake here! We even sent a Basilisk to back you up and you botched that up!"

"I will try again. The Regnant is gravely injured from her battle with the Basilisk. Besides we don't need…"

"I will tell you what we need! What I need from you is to secure it! Is that so very hard?"

"Yes, I mean no, it is not very hard." The Agent stumbled.

"Good, Wacal. I will contact you again here shortly on what I want you to do next." His employer said.

"I will await your call." Wacal said.

Primus Cocher ended the call, fell back into his chair, and rubbed his face, and contemplated a thought. He then placed another call. The other party answered.

"It's me. We need to dispose of a problem, and I need for you to make it disposable." Primus Cocher said.

"Tell me what you want me to do." The other voice on the phone replied.

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An hour later Sadie entered the Waiting Room with Clio and County Regent Tamsin behind her.

"Evony." Sadie greeted.

"You! I should rip your throat out right where you stand!" Evony stepped up face to face with her.

Antony, Dakari, Jock, and Julian's all raised their eyebrows.

"Ah! There is the The Morrigan we know." Kenzi whispered to Bo.

"I think we are about to bear witness to a catfight of epic proportions." Tamsin whispered to Dyson.

"Evony! You know, I would have never had a hand in this. I loved Ari just as much as you did." Then raised her eyebrow sassily, "Or still do."

"And how the hell would anyone think you were not involved! You arranged the meet-up that led to the attack on Ari!" Evony shot back.

"I didn't even know Ari was here! You know, Evony I would never have been party to any attack on Ari!"

"That remains to be seen. Guard!" Evony called out. One of the Regnant Guard appeared from outside the room.

"Yes, Your Grand Ducal Serene Highness?" asked the Regnant Guard.

"Under my authority as the Grand Ducal for the 25th Delegation take this woman into custody, and place her in my dungeons until an interrogation can be arranged." Evony ordered. Bo, Kenzi, Julia, Dyson and Tamsin all quickly looked over to the Regnant's four sons who said nothing.

"Evony! You overreact!" Sadie yelled.

"We shall see." Evony replied. "Take her away!" The Regnant Guard took Sadie by the arm and led her out of the room.

"Grand Ducal Serene Highness, I want Dakari to conduct the interrogation. Agent Chennai will also be in attendance." Antony said.

Evony bowed her head slightly. "Of course, Your Serene Highness." Evony replied. Antony nodded at Dakari who left the room.

"Grand Ducal Marquise, if I may, I believe Sadie's only role was arranging the meeting." Ryan said.

"Let us see, shall we?" Evony replied. Kenzi looked to Bo, but Bo was already ahead of her.

"Julia, which one of your staff would be best suited to the task of interrogations." Bo asked.

"Grace McCarrick, Your Royal Highness." Julia replied.

"Have Grace join Dakari at Sadie's interrogation." Bo looked to Antony, Dakari, Jock, and Julian. "Any objections?" Antony shook his head.

"If you will excuse me then." Julia said as she left the room to go make the call to her offices.

"Your Royal Highness, I must…" Evony started.

"That is my directive, Evony." Bo replied.

Evony bowed her head and said "As you wish," and then looked straight at Bo and smiled.

Just then Dr. Lewis entered the room in her surgery scrubs. Everyone turned and looked at the Doctor.

"Dr. Lewis, how is The Regnant?" Evony asked.

"The Regnant is stable, but she is not out of the woods yet. We were able to repair much of the traumatic damage to her back, and are giving her a platelet transfusion to slow the impact of the poison, but we still need a sample of the DNA of that creature so I can make an effective antitoxin. Once that is obtained, then it is a matter of rest, and then her Fae abilities can pretty much take it from there." Lauren reported.

"We have someone in custody that can give us a lead on that." Dyson informed.

"Well, the sooner the better. We have her in ICU with an Observation Room. You can go into her room in ICU, but you will have to suit up. If you will excuse me, I have to get back." Dr. Lewis said.

"Thank you, Doctor, for all of your efforts." Antony said. Dr. Lewis nodded and then left the room.

"Dr. Lewis is highly capable. The Presidium will benefit from her expertise." Antony said.

"Yes she is, and yes they will." Bo said with pride. "If you will excuse me." Bo then turned and left the room as everyone curtsied and bowed behind her as she left. Evony turned to Stasio.

"You and I need to have a word." as Evony led Stasio out of the room.

Bo caught up with Lauren in the hallway.

"Hey!" Bo said.

"Hey!" Lauren replied as they embraced. Bo planted a kiss on Lauren's forehead as they rested in eachother's arms.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Bo asked.

"I would give anything for this day to fade away. What a mess today." Lauren replied.

"Agreed."

"We need that DNA for sure, otherwise..." Lauren said shaking her head. "I know you are next in line, but I didn't think it could be this soon. I am hoping, praying it is not this soon." Lauren said.

"I know, and I agree." Bo replied.

"Forgive me for being selfish. I just want us to spend as much time as we can together as a family before..." Lauren said.

"I know." Bo replied.

"I know you know." Lauren let out a sigh. "I have to get back." Lauren said.

"You are amazing." Bo said as she planted a light kiss on Lauren's lips.

"Thank you." Then they broke their embrace. Bo watched Lauren walk down the hall for a minute, and when she disappeared out of sight returned to the Waiting Room.

Bo walked back into the Waiting Room and was about to say something when the Waiting Room phone rang. Dyson went over and picked it up. He listened for a few moments then hung up.

"That was Reception. The Queen Consort has arrived."