Circe's Manor

[AmbushCat]

Doppleganger: *purrs as he is petted* See? Petting a cat is proven to lower stress. *climbs off the foot* Although you'll note I didn't say for who.

[Circe]

Are you done here yet?

[AmbushCat]

Doppleganger: Well, let me see---
*The copy's features and body begin to dissolve, interrupting him. He takes note of this and smiles weakly.*
...Well, I guess that answers your question. It's been real!

*With a small, Red-ish explosion, the doppleganger disintegrates.*

[Circe]

Tch... *Circe just shakes her head and walks off to check on something or another.*

[AmbushCat]

*Seems that the doppleganger had a little surprise hidden in that tiny explosion, however. If Circe passes by a mirror, she may note that her facial features have become more rounded and cuter than they were prior to the copy's disappearance.*

[Circe]

*Circe does indeed pass a mirror. She takes a moment to check her reflection, then scowls.* Note to self: kick Ambush next time I see him...

[AmbushCat]

*Some 25-30 minutes later, Zapana finally finishes with her relaxation. After drying off and getting everything together, she vacates the room and looks around for the nearest staffer.*

[Circe]

*At the opposite end of the hall, Zapana spots a short, green-haired maid dusting some flower pots.*

[AmbushCat]

*walks down that way, stopping a few feet away* Oi, miss. Could you find out where Circe-san is at present? I need to speak with her before I skedaddle.

[Circe]

*The maid looks up at Zapana.* Oh, I believe Miss Circe's up in her room right now. Would you like me to take you to her?

[AmbushCat]

Sure.

[Circe]

Right this way, then... *The maid puts away her duster and leads Zapana further into the mansion.*

[AmbushCat]

*Zapana follows along, humming Janet Jackson's "What Have You Done For Me Lately" softly as they go.*

[Circe]

*Soon enough, the maid stops at a door that seems much larger and more ornate than the others Zapana's seen.* And, this is Miss Circe's room. Would you like to knock, or shall I?

[AmbushCat]

I'll let you take this one.