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Johann woke in the middle of the night with a start. Freya was sitting on his bed beside him stroking his face with her gentle hand. She leaned down and kissed him on his cheek. “My darling son I have good news for you.” “What news?” he asked sleepily. “It is the time, Johann, finally.” Freya whispered in his ear still caressing him.” “Time for what?” he asked. “The time for you and your true love to be together forever as was promised.” Johann scrambled out of bed to get ready. “Johann, she is not here; you will have to find her and in which personality she appears. I cannot say nor would I even if I knew. This is your quest and always has been.” Johann slumped into his armchair. “It is best that I do find her rather than you telling me and I am sure Odin is laughing about our little visit here tonight.” Freya smiled. “You of all beings should know how he is. It is now time for me to leave. However Johann no matter what happens please come to visit me.”
Immediately he began searching for his love, but he was not sure where to begin, so he called Charlotte the daughter of Randolf and Svelta, his trusted servants. Charlotte explained that the best way to search for Rissy or Risanne would be to get a computer and searching the internet. Johann had no idea what the internet was but he had heard of computers. He had never liked technological gadgets and had had no desire to do so until now. He told Charlotte, Randolf, and Svelta that he was ready to learn anything to find his true love. For the first time in ages it looked as though Johann had found something to look forward too and he had. No one really understood Johann’s relationship and love for Rissy/Risanne and did not understand his impatience at not being able to find her.
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Johann acted like just an ordinary man, but with manners and taste. That seemed to be the thing that finally broke through the tension, but then he was also lively and animated especially when he rose and tapped his glass, speaking very loudly and as one of authority in the place. Everyone turned and looked. “Ladies and gentleman may I have your attention please. This beautiful lady, Miss Rissy Ann Moonshower, has done me the honor of accepting my invitation to be seen with such a rogue as I this night in this fine establishment, and as lovely as all of you ladies are here tonight she outshines you all with her beauty.” Everyone looked at her and clapped. To his surprise she stood and spoke, which was the final proof that she and Risanne had finally merged and that this was the right time. “Ladies and gentleman, I only accepted his offer because he looked so pitiful when he asked. I only hope that I will not be the one footing the bill for this little excursion, however in the event that I am, I will accept any and all donations, cash, jewelry, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Sams, Costco, I’ll even take a check.” Everyone laughed and clapped.
When they both sat down again, Rissy’s face was flushed. “You just embarrassed this girl tremendously. I’m going to the powder room.” As she got up and reached for her lipstick and a tissue she dropped her purse and the condoms fell all over the floor. Her heart stopped and she looked at him as though she were about to cry due to embarrassment. Johann contrary to his nature, whispered for her to go on and that he would take care of it. People were staring. He spoke up. “As I said a few moments ago, I am a rogue and like any good rogue, I think you call budding ones here in the state boy scouts, I am always prepared. The management didn’t know what to make of this and Johann knew that he had the upper hand, but in case there was any doubt, when the manager came over Johann flashed his eyes and showed a partial wing.
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