Art's face was blank.
"Didn't you say you would call the receptionist out and distract him so I could go in? What happened to your plan?"
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The short man blinked hard, then swallowed.
Egads! he thought. More tiger people! This show is going to be phenomenal!
He realized something sniffing at his backside, and spun upon it. But, it would be unwise for him to show any anger just then. This tiger (or tigress, the Circus Man new little about tigers) was likely being guarded by the two large tiger people.
He appeared to warm up, and was much friendlier. "Yes, of course, I'm sorry for the confusion. If you folks would kindly follow me...."
Blaze, now placated, shrugged. He looked to Charger. "What do you think?"
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Roland watched them go. It was a shame ... he would have liked to have her along. Another gunslinger might be nice.
But it had to be her decision.
He turned back upon the Eagle. "I caught that. If you are still under the impression that you are dreaming, then I will not require your assistance. I will not have any person or eagle who might take careless risks because he thinks he's dreaming."
Roland gave the eagle no time to consider. He turned and walked off.
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