Nate smiled...he was pleased that Gwen liked the rose. "The rose is around -100 degrees. It will be fine in the box until we return and then I'll have Serena whip you up a little cooler/display case". He liked this girl and hoped that she would enjoy her time on the ship and possibly find a boythat was worthy of her.
The city lights below were almost mesmerizing...Nate gave Gwen a sympathetic smile, "Gwen, I hope that your days of moving from place to place are over, luv. I would like the King's Ransom to feel like a real home to you.
In answer to her question about their host, the captain replied, "There's no real agenda. Methuselah isn't our enemy or anything...he's just a very mysterious man and I'm a very curious man", he smiled and gave the young woman a wink,"If this goes against your morals, luv, please feel free not to do it.I'll completely understand".
Landing easily on the Bellagio's landing strip, he helped Gwen out of the craft, straightened his tie and jacket and turned to enter the hotel when he heard a very familiar voice. He whirled around with a huge smile, "SERENA!", he hugged her gently, careful not to mess up her hair, dress or makeup, "I'm so glad you made it!", He took her by the arm and took Gwen by the other arm, "Look at me with the two most beautiful women in all of Vegas! The Immortal is going to eat crow tonight!", Nate exclaimed as they entered The Bellagio.
Leave to Methuselah to have the Penthouse Suite and to have it filled with celebrities, foreign royalty and dignitaries from the world over. When they entered, a young butler with a Swedish accent announced them and there stood the Immortal waiting to greet them. Nate marvelled that he didn't look a day older than he had 7 years ago...then again, why should he? It was rumored that he was at least 1,000 years old. The man that stood before them looked no more than 25 and was about the same height as Nate, 6'3". He was strikingly handsome with shoulder-length auburn hair and emerald-green eyes. His tux was a deep caramel color...his tie and vest, copper...the colors complimented his auburn hair and green eyes perfectly. "Nathaniel! Serena! It's been too long! Welcome! And who is this lovely young woman I have yet to meet?", The Immortal grreted, as they approached.