"Well, I think you've caused quite enough disruption in my class for one day. I think it would be wise of me to send you to my place immediately" Elspeth informed James "A word of advice don't touch anything"
"And what about you and Melanie?"
"Don't fret, I shall go and fetch your dining companion and bring her to join you soon enough" Elspeth replied in businesslike fashion "where did she dissapear to, by the way?"
"I think she went to find something more suitable than her uniform to wear tonight" James answered helpfully.
"How presumptious of her to think she will be wearing anything" Elspeth chuckled "No, as part of the lowest status couple at tonights dinner, Melanie can join you in attending au naturel. I'm sure the other guests won't be offended."
That was a lot to take in all at once. Melanie would be naked all evening? The thoughf of that was thrilling of course, but would she be ok with it? Especially in front of other guests? And who were these "other guests" anyway? There had been no mention of them before.
"Um, Mistress..." James began, but it was clear there would be no time for questions.
"I'll see you back at the house" Elspeth bid James goodbye with a wave of her hand which conveniently also sent him on his way.
After a blurry and disorientating couple of seconds, James found himself at his next destination. It was nothing like the modest cottage Elspeth had taken him to earlier. This was a huge, ostentatiously decorated mansion that could almost have passed as something fit for royalty. Was this her real home? A painting on the wall opposite him seemed to suggest as much. It was of a hauntingly beautiful young woman who bore a striking family resemblence to his Mistress, but it wasn't Roxanne. Could this have been what a young Elspeth looked like?
Already feeling somewhat disconcerted at standing fully naked in such a grandoise setting, James could only hope Elspeth and Melanie would arrive soon. Though he really hoped he hadn't inadvertently put Mel in a position where she would be made to feel uncomfortable. He trusted Elspeth enough that he didn't feel he or Melanie would be placed in any danger, but feared all other bets were off.