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Les followed Master Gilroy through the halls, up a flight of stairs, down some more halls and finally to a small room. Through this room was a large bedroom suite. Les figured it was about the size of her entire house. She tried not to gape at it, but failed as she looked around. It was here that Gilroy stopped. Two young girls dressed in the same uniform entered from a side door stood waiting. Gilroy cleared his throat again. And addressed the girls.

"Please have our guest cleaned and pressed, and ready to see the Lord of the house in two hours. She needs to be presentable." At this he gave Les a sidelong glance and a small sneer, insinuating that she was the opposite of presentable. Les smiled nervously. He then turned and headed back towards the main door, pausing for a moment next to Les as if he was going to say something, but continued on his way instead. The girls stood waiting, expectantly, then sprang into action as soon as the door clicked shut behind him.