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"Baby Series 2"Written By: Karina
Spoilers: None Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing or the
Characters from the series but the baby is mine. Duo + Wu Fei + Pagan Notes: Challenge 78. Baby Series 2 #250. Takes
place immediately after Appropriate Respect.
The Exact Incentive “Do we understand each other, Mr. Maxwell?” “Yeah. Basically I’m not to call him anything other than Sir when in polite company, but what you don’t hear won’t hurt my hide, or my pride.” Wu Fei winced and his sigh matched Pagan’s. Chang wanted to reach out and wring Duo’s neck for needlessly antagonizing what could be a valuable ally. “I am sure it is understood appropriate protocol must be adhered to,” Wu Fei interjected. “Indeed.” Duo grinned. Pagan’s scowl deepened, but he offered no comment on Duo’s apparent flippancy. “As I have had no sleep and still have much to do before I can hope to gain the opportunity to rest, I will be leaving you to oversee the physician’s instructions. Master Milliardo is to be roused at hourly intervals. He is to rest and sleep, but he must respond to you in a coherent manner. This is not to be viewed as an opportunity to precipitate anything more intimate than the physician’s instructions. Take it in turns to sleep and awaken the young master. Is this understood?” “Yes, Pagan.” Duo could not keep the gleam out of his eyes, thinking of the opportunities to be gleaned from the duty. “One will remain awake at all times, the other will rest. While watching you might give some thought to searching these rooms for indications of a secret passage.” “Eh?” Duo’s attitude turned serious so abruptly it reminded Wu Fei of a switch being flicked. “He left the suite without being seen. The security cameras were compromised, but I have no doubt he is not stupid enough to think his door is observed only by electronic security measures. He did not leave through the door, nor did he use the balcony, therefore there is another exit from this suite. I trust you will find it.” “I thought this place was too new to have things like that? I mean, you only get secret passages in old castles.” “Or the homes of those who wished to be considered old aristocracy, or who had questionable inclinations. In the case of the individual who constructed this house, the latter is assuredly the case.” For a moment Pagan considered the younger men. He knew the perfect way to find the passage; the exact incentive to ensure these young studs learned how the King came and went unobserved. “Perhaps the passage connects to what might be a Mistresses boudoir? Would that not present interesting possibilities?” Duo’s eyes brightened and Wu Fei’s dark eyes moved thoughtfully over the walls of the room. Pagan could almost hear the cogs of their speculation grinding. He might, if they succeeded in winning the affections of the King, see to installing them in the room, wherever it might be located, to permit them their semi secret assignations with the King. Everyone would know, of course, but with discretion, much was possible. If only they could curb the enthusiasm of the braided livewire who delighted in keeping his days interesting. End Karina Robertson 2008 Note: If it wasn't obvious, the comment about the house being too new for secret passages was made by Wu Fei, not Duo who, as we know, ran a gamut of secret passages to get to the nursery on time.
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