The Delight IC

[Nordican]

Keldin's brow raised slightly and he gave her a small smirk.

"More fun that way. Pays to be versatile, especially on a ship like this. Never know what someone might need or want... " He said with a slight lean to his neck and he couldn't help but glance over her sports bra for a moment before his dark brown eyes returned to hers and he wished he wasn't in one of his buttoned up shirts and slacks combo given just how much he stuck out amongst the rest and it didn't really do much for him compared to a nice simple pair of swim trunks he thought with a inward smile.

He did make a note after Logan made the comment about keeping him and the other security staff in the loop to ask him about the mysterious message. Saskia would probably liked to have kept the issue under lock and key but Logan did spent a lot of time with both guests and staff so it wouldn't hurt to have him keeping an ear out for anything that could be linked.

"But yeah, the staff tends to keep an eye out for one another. Make sure to keep each other and good spirits and be as helpful to each other as he required." He said to Jillian with a slick smile that he'd only gained after leaving his old life behind and started working his detail aboard the Delight. Life was so much sweeter with the air blowing around you and beautiful lovely women at almost every point you could look at.

 

[SweetAsSuga]

Kat

The conversation flowed around her as Kat studied Jillian. She obviously had been picked by Saskia and Kat wondered how long it would be before Jillian was taking on clients.

With a body like that? I don't think it'll be long at all. Kat thought as she sipped the lemonade that Logan had handed her.

While Logan and Keldin weren't exactly ganging up on Jillian, Kat felt a bit sorry for the new girl as the boys obviously panted over her.

"So, Jillian," Kat said, interrupting the boys and bringing their attention to her. She gave her hair a quick toss over her shoulder, the warm sun highlighting the subtle blue tones in her hair. "What made you sign up for this gig? I mean, we all have our reasons. So what's yours?"

 

[sexy_curves]

Becca followed Luca aRoss the deck, stopping as he said hi to some other staff. She smiled at Logan and felt her cheeks grow pink as she recalled the previous night with him.

She smiled warmly at the rest of the group before following her guide to the director's office. When they arrived, Luca seemed nervous, and his suggestions to her shared the nervous energy with her.

She stood in front of the door as he knocked, not sure what to expect.

 

[WickedSpitFire]

Smile and nod, smile and nod, that's really all Jilian could do. Her fellow employees were obviously at ease on the deck, they knew what they were doing, they knew what to expect. She, however, did not. It would just take some intent listening for her to catch on, and hopefully, she would catch on quickly.

She liked Keldin's mentioning that the staff kept an eye out for one another. That boded well for her. She liked the idea of someone having her back. She had a lot of ideas that she liked the thought of...but, for the moment, she'd keep her hands to herself and stay on Saskia good side. How long that would last...Jilly couldn't be sure.

Finally, after what seemed like an intense silence, Kat spoke.

So, Jillian...What made you sign up for this gig? I mean, we all have our reasons. So what's yours?

She laughed and smiled. At any other job, it would seem a very reasonable question. But here...asking why was almost a personal question. It could be, anyway. Jilly looked to Kat, looking her up and down as she lay on the chaise, taking a moment to answer...vaguely, but still sufficiently. She definitely had her reasons, but it was a bit too early in the game to be spilling the beans to everyone.

"Before this gig I worked as a personal trainer at a high end gym...someone stumbled upon me, thought I might like this gig better...Saskia baited me with the promise I'd have a very..." She paused for a moment, for she wanted to be sure she chose her words wisely.

"...diverse, clientel."

She looked back to Logan and Keldin flirtatiously. "I can't complain. I've had worse gigs...much worse."

 

[Nordican]

Keldin gave Jillian a slight raise of his brow showing a spark of interest in his warm smile as he looked at her. The little details about her removal from the previous work also had him grinning inwardly.

'Someone stumbled upon me.' Naughty girl, she'll fit right in he thought before he took a few more apple slices before taking a drink from one of the glasses of water that had been deposited with their food.

 

[SweetAsSuga]

Saskia

Standing out on the balcony connected to her office, Saskia was startled from her thoughts by a knock on the door. She'd been wondering about the threat, obsessing actually, and who could have sent it. The list of Saskia's enemies was nearly as long as the ship beneath her feet. Making her way to her desk, Saskia adjusted her silk blouse and straightened her spine to the perfect posture she had acquired from her years in ballet.

"Come in," she called, authority saturating her tone.

The door opened and Luka stepped back from the doorway in order to allow a young woman to enter. The woman eyed her warily, as if she'd been warned of Saskia's bite. But that was a bite she only used on employees, and this woman was obviously a guest.

"Welcome," she said with a bright smile as she stood to greet the young woman. She held out perfectly manicured hand to the woman. "My name is Saskia Roma, I'm the director aboard this ship. What can I do for you today Miss..." She trailed off, waiting for the woman to give her name.






Kat

Diverse clientele? Kat smirked, she knew what that meant. She also knew that if Saskia had chosen this woman that it would definitely be only a matter of days, hell maybe even hours, before Jillian was heading out on "excursions" with guests. She didn't doubt that Jillian could even become one of Saskia's favorites, something that Kat could never even dream of becoming. For reasons unknown to her, and to everyone else, Saskia hated Kat. Though she was harsh with anyone in her employee, it was Kat that she singled out for her extra rough treatment. As far as Kat knew, she was the only one to ever receive bruises from their illustrious leader. But that didn't matter, she was used to harsh treatment, used to being bullied and beaten. Covering up a bruise was like second nature to Kat, if it were a marketable skill she would have put it at the top of her resume.

Settling back in her lounge chair, Kat glanced around the deck as the conversation moved around her. She noticed an older man eyeing her up, taking in the curve of her body in its tiny bikini. Lowering her sunglasses, she returned the man's gaze before giving him a playful wink.

"If you'll excuse me boys, Jillian, duty calls." Kat excused herself. She moved out of the chaise slowly, each movement so simple yet so sensual. With a gentle sway to her hips, she made her way to the older gentleman, ready to make a new client.

 

[Sylnaeve]

The previous night

CC was desperately trying to continue pleasing and enjoying Pearl; her skin glistened with the older woman's girl cum and her hair was plastered to her body, wet and heavy with the redhead's squirted delight. It was great! She felt so fucking dirty and so naughty, soaked and spattered in Pearl's cum!

Just as she thought that, Pearl's teeth bit lightly onto her clit to hold it and she felt the lashing lick of the other woman's tongue over her swollen nub. "Holy fucking...shit, Pearly! God, fuck!" Anything else she might have said was lost in a moaning cry that grew higher in tone and then stopped, CC's mouth still open and her eyes screwed shut. She shook like a leaf in a windstorm as she came; white hot sensation rippling through her. Her own gush of joy was a flow, not a squirt but it poured onto Pearl's upturned face all the same.

CC lifted her head from the passenger's snatch, panting and smiling. She licked her lips, tasting Peal on them still. "You...are fucking amazing." She giggled weakly, "I love...being covered in your cum, Pearly," she gasped out. The brunette slowly stood up off of her friend and then rolled off of her, "God, you look hot too. Stay right there and get your breath back, beautiful. I got something you have to try next."

The young woman went to her sea chest and opened it, reaching in and fumbling around for a bit, still catching her breath. Now where was that...Kat got it for her last..ah ha!

CC straightened up and turned back towards the bed, glancing at the open door. Wow...and they'd been making a lot of noise too. She should probably get that. The younger woman went up and grinned, pushing the door shut with her ass as she held something behind her back, "You'll love this. Ta daaa!"

The object she held in her hands was two and a half feet long and a light lavender color; it was a pliable plastic, flexible yet rigid enough for its' happy duty. It widened at either end into a bulbous shape that was very familiar to CC, and likely recognizable to Pearl. "One guess what we're going to do with this, sweetie."

 

[sexy_curves]

Becca was immediately intimidated by the woman standing in front of her. Despite the warm demeanor, it was obvious to Becca the control she held over the staff and anyone who stepped out of line.

She shook hands, noticing the perfectly manicured nails and realized Saskia was waiting for a response to her question. "Becca Stein," she answered her. "my friends who booked this trip had preregistered for a few excursions and they were unable to come on the trip. They gave me the tickets last minute and said I should make use of them," she explained, handing the sheet to the woman.

 

[Nordican]

Keldin watched Kat go off to entertain some other gentlemen looking for a nice little treat early in the morning. He gave Jillian a knowing look before he rested his head back and then took another drink of coffee as he just enjoyed the nice little breeze to be found in the warm air on the top deck. Wasn't too much more he could ask for to be on a ship surrounded by beautiful women while enjoying good work, food and company.

"So your experience as a trainer ever lead you to explore anything a bit exquisite behind closed doors?" He said with a sly smile out of curiosity as well as to gauge more about what kind of person Jillian was. Sure it was bold but then Keldin wasn't exactly in the mood to be playing games of subtlety in nuance with only a hot cup of coffee to keep him going.

 

[WickedSpitFire]

Jillian nodded to Kat as she sauntered off. Jilly wasn't completely oblivious as some of the other staff might be...she knew what Kat was off to do. Or at least try to do. Most likely do. As if the gentleman she had her eye on would decline.

Taking a sip of her lemonade and relaxing a bit in her chair, she looked to the time. She still had a few hours before her afternoon classes. Looking to Keldin and Logan, she silently acknowledged that there were worse ways for a girl to spend her downtime at work.

As she relaxed, she caught Keldin's eye, and she giggled. She knew what to expect of the conversation that followed. The way she'd explained her previous...employment...in what other direction could the conversation possibly go in?

So your experience as a trainer ever lead you to explore anything a bit exquisite behind closed doors?

The question was almost a dare. Jillian might've been easy, but prying information out of her, in front of more than one coworker, was going to take at least a little effort. She didn't want to spill all her secrets just yet, not quite this early in the trip. It would be so much more fun if she at least attempted to be vague and keep some of the juicier details to herself.

She nodded. Being vague didn't mean she couldn't also be truthful.

"A personal trainer and fitness instructor doesn't find herself employed on a ship like this accidentally."

Her hiring was intentional, and she knew it. No sense in denying it, since it wouldn't take much effort for everyone else to figure it out, too.

 

[Nordican]

Keldin grinned slightly to her answer. Now he made a note that he would have to try to learn much more about Jillian if only to satisfy his curiosity and perhaps a little more if she was inclined.

"Of course. We all have our... skills that make us valuable assets aboard the ship. Perhaps sometime when you're not busy after a class I'll see about wresting away how ended up looking for a new job." He said with a smile to her before he took another drink.

"For now I'll leave you in Logan's capable hands." He said as he stood up and gave both a pleasant nod before resting on Jillian again. "It was a pleasure to meet you Jillian. Hopefully we'll see each other around. If you need anything security wise don't be a stranger." He said and with one more smalll smile he nodded to Logan again and then moved along hoping to catch some sleep before he'd check in again with the tech gurus and then perhaps do some rounds so he didn't just leave his fellow security guards holding the bag because he was off chasing shadows.

 

[SimpleMan0306]

When Sylvia opened her mouth inviting him to cum there, Al could hardly believe it. He had never done something so...so...he didn't know what...before, but it excited him. He stroked his long cock a couple more times, his eyes rolling back slightly in his head. Rubbing himself against her breasts, he felt his balls tighten up and so he moaned. The first hard blast of hot cum landed in between her breasts, but as he stroked, his cock came up and the second, third, and fourth squirts coated her lips, some getting in her mouth, some dripping off her chin. It was incredible. He hadn't cum that hard since...well, not in a long time.

But he also didn't want her to go unsatisfied. So he kissed her, tasting some of his own cum, while his fingers moved in quick circles across her clit, not too softly, but not hard either, moving with the rhythm her hips were setting. He felt her breasts press against his chest, his own cream smearing on him. It was a strange sensation, but oddly satisfying. He kissed her again, loving the feeling her tits gave him, pressing against him as he brought her closer and closer to cumming for him. He moaned softly in her ear, "Ohmmm......Syl....."

 

[HotCider]

Luka Barbato

As the two conversed, Luka seemed to slowly slide away from the office door. His eyes narrowed, his lips pursed in an awkward expression that was full of so much concentration that he felt he could rival a ninja. Seeing how Saskia had dove right into business, he was no longer needed. The fact she didn’t even acknowledge his presence was a good thing. Once the wall was fully behind him and the doorway inches away, Luka turned and exhaled softly the breath he had clenched within his lungs. Safe!

With a self-praising smile, the handyman went on his merry way.

 

[silkysylvia]

Sylvia lay somewhat satisfied having made Al cum. Having his hot cum on her breasts and mouth made her feel kind of naughty and seeing the look of pure gratification on his face was something to see. She actually enjoyed the taste of his salty globs of cum as she continued to rub her clit, bringing herself closer to he own orgasm.

She was startled when Al kissed her, especially since his cum clung to her lips. She found it quite erotic that he did kiss her in that manner and when he placed his hand on hers to rub her clit , that brought her closer to orgasm. She moaned into his mouth as they kissed, his fingers rubbing her clit between them.

Sylvia arched her hips upward as she felt the first wave of orgasm wash over her body. She felt like she could cum forever. Her mind instantly thought of what it would feel like to have more than just Al pleasuring her. The thought of more hands and more flesh prolonged her orgasm. Their bodies rubbed against one another as Sylvia's body began to subside. She opened her glazed eyes and looked up into Al's as his fingers slipped inside her wet cunt, slowly fingering her.

 

[SweetAsSuga]

"Well, Ms Stein, let me just look this over and we'll see if I can't help you out." Saskia took the card that Becca handed her, the ghost of a knowing smile on her lips. "Please, have a seat." Saskia indicated one of the chairs across from her desk. Taking her own seat behind the ornate desk, Saskia looked over the excursion card.

Ropes course. This girl had adventurous friends, and they obviously hadn't told Ms. Stein what the ropes course really was. The sadist in Saskia enjoyed that fact. Now the question was, did Saskia tell the girl what her card truly meant or did she have a little fun and surprise the girl. Surprising her could backfire on Saskia, she knew that, but she also knew that those in her employee would make sure that Ms Stein had such a...pleasurable experience that the girl would most likely come back for more.

"This seems a simple matter," Saskia said after a brief minute of internal debate. She wrote a few brief instructions of the card before handing it back to Becca. "Here are the directions to where you need to go. The course is on the fourth lower deck. If you will just tell me what time you would like to do the course I can have a staff member meet you there."

 

[sexy_curves]

Becca tried unsuccessfully to read Saskia's face, something that puzzled her because she was usually very good at picking up on someone's mood and emotions. She sat down when instructed and crossed her legs, picking at an invisible piece of lint on her swimsuit cover up while Saskia looked over the excursion card.

She took the card back when the powerful woman handed offered it back to her, written in her impeccable print were instructions to where the excursion would be taking place.

"Any time today would be great," she said, answering Saskia's question. It was a full day at sea so she wasn't worried about missing anything as they were not stopping at a port of call.

 

[SweetAsSuga]

Saskia

"Excellent." Saskia replied. "Then I shall have it set up for, let's say, eleven this morning." She made a note in her laptop's calender before standing. "Very good, I will have a member of my staff meet you there. I am quite certain that you'll enjoy it." She smiled as she led Becca to the office door. "Have a pleasant day, Ms Stein."

With that, Saskia ushered Becca out the door. Once she was certain that the girl was making her way down the hall, Saskia returned to her desk. She searched the database of her staff and looked to see who was free that morning.

"Melany," Saskia said, pressing the button of the intercom that connected her with her assistant, who was in the office across the hall, "I need you to locate Keldin for me. And also the new girl, Jillian. Tell them I need them in my office now."

After Melany's quick assurance that she would do so right away, she really was a nervous little thing, Saskia sat back and waited for the two employees she had summoned.

 

[WickedSpitFire]

It wasn't too much longer after Keldin left Jillian and Logan that another employee came up, but this one, Jillian recognized. It was Melany, Saskia's assistant. She'd been the one Jilly had interacted with mostly during her hiring. Her presence on deck coming near her and Logan could only mean one thing, Saskia was summoning one of them. Jilly wondered her, but it didn't take long.

Melany's eyes settled on her and Jillian knew, it was time to go.

"In her office?" She asked the assistant, who nodded in return.

"In her office. Now."

"Right."

She set down her lemonade, said goodbye to Logan, and off she went. Melany did not follow, and Jillian wondered why, but didn't bother stopping to ask. If she said now, she meant now, which meant that she ought to hustle. She quickly jogged off deck and down to Saskia's ofice, where she knocked, lightly and politely.

"Jillian Maynor, your assistant Melany said you wanted to see me."

 

[SweetAsSuga]

Saskia

"Have a seat." Saskia said brusquely as Jillian popped her head into the office. She surveyed the young woman, still dressed in her workout clothes. Jillian Maynor was definitely an attractive woman and Saskia could understand the rave reviews her former clients had given. There was no doubt in Saskia's mind that Jillian could bring in quite a good chunk of money. Perhaps even rival Kat, who could stand being taken down a peg or ten.

As Jillian sat across from her, Saskia leaned back in her chair, one perfectly stockinged leg crossed delicately over the other.

"I think you know why I have called you here, Jillian." She started. There was no sense in beating around the bush, and she had a lot of other things to get done that day. "I'm sure you've heard of The Delight's reputation. And I am offering you a chance to be a part of everything we have to offer here. Your former clients rave about your...abilities and I think you would be an excellent addition to our special staff. What do you say?"

 

[WickedSpitFire]

Jillian sat and did as she was told. She was a little uncomfortable that she hadn't had a chance to change out of her workout clothes from her morning classes, but, that was the equivalent of her uniform. She'd just have to go with it. If Saskia didn't like it...

But then she obviously did. Jilly could feel her eyes. She sat there, still and quiet, waiting for Saskia to speak, who then sat at her desk across from her.

I think you know why I have called you here, Jillian.

She nodded in response, knowing quite well, letting Saskia carry on.

I'm sure you've heard of The Delight's reputation. And I am offering you a chance to be a part of everything we have to offer here. Your former clients rave about your...abilities and I think you would be an excellent addition to our special staff. What do you say?

Jilly smiled sweetly. It hadn't taken long, and she hadn't expected it to, either.

"I'm well aware, I've been anticipating the call. And I'd be delighted."

 

[SweetAsSuga]

Saskia

She grinned, knowing full well that Jillian would not decline the offer. Not if her reputation were true, at least.

"Very good." Saskia handed Jillian the file that had been sitting on top of the desk, ready and waiting. "Here is your contract. It spells out the basic rules of the position and your wages. Rates to the client vary depending on the excursion they choose, and twenty percent of that rate will go to you, in addition to any tip that the client pays. The rules are basic, but I do have a few that I absolutely will not allow anyone to break. If you break the following rules, you will be terminated on the spot and will not receive any back pay that is owed to you. In addition you will have to return any and all money made from excursions with clients." Saskia paused to make sure that Jillian was still following.

"These rules are: You will not under any circumstances engage in sexual activity with a guest unless I have authorized it. Secondly, you will not engage in any sexual activity with another staff member, be they a part of the special or the regular staff. Do I make myself clear?"

 

[HotCider]

Luka Barbato: The Note

Just after Luka had finished escorting Becca, he received a call concerning a ceiling lamp being burnt out.

It’s a new day, Luka thought with a pleased smile.

He stood before a blue door that read STAFF on it and fished a set of keys from his coverall pocket. Whistling a tune that sounded like “Sweet Child O’Mine” by Guns and Roses, Luka flipped through the keys and stuck the storage closet one into the lock. Giving it a little rattle, he opened the door, and as it swung open, there was a white piece of paper taped onto it that read: “I know what you’re hiding. You can’t hide it for long.”

Luka stopped whistling and stared at the sign in disbelief—did it mean...no way. His brows came together in a deep frown as he suddenly felt a wave of anxiety wash over him, exciting goosebumps across his skin.

“Shit!” Luka cursed.

He swung the door closed and made his last statement about being out of shape look like the joke it was. The handymen sprinted down the deck. People passed him in a blur and the wind was thick against his face. He dodged guests who were aimlessly standing around and obstructing the walkway, side-stepping and spinning past them. Luka slid to a stop before the door of his quarters. He grasped the doorknob, clutching it to feel that his room was still locked just as he had left it.

Drawing out his keys, he opened it and strode in, closing the door behind him and glancing to the curtain on the porthole window to make sure it was drawn closed. The book bag next to his bed was still there. Luka walked over and crouched next to it. He unzipped the bag and slid his hand between the bags of coffee to grab a bag on the bottom. Removing the sack, he parted the strings and felt sudden relief to see the zip-locked coke inside it.

“What the fuck...” Luka growled. He peered over his shoulder at his bathroom door. There was something about the door being closed that had him paranoid and he didn’t remember if he had closed it or left it open. Tying off the coffee bag, he slipped the coke back down toward the bottom and rummaged around again to remove a Glock. He pulled back the slide and released the safety before cautiously making his way over to the bathroom door.

Luka pressed his back against the wall, both of his hands fixed around the pistol grip as he gave his heart and breathing a few moments to calm down. There was a cold expression on his face. The usual vibrant and friendly façade he normally wore was gone, and it was almost as though there was another man standing there in coveralls. His sapphire eyes were sharp with concentration, his lips straight and jaw slightly tense to vent his nervousness.

Luka freed one hand to rest it gingerly on the doorknob of the bathroom door. Turning it, he struck the door with his elbow and retracted his hand, letting the door fly open to present an empty bathroom. After giving it five seconds, he turned into the bathroom, pointing the gun toward the shower stall. No one.

Leaving the bathroom, Luka checked beneath his bed and then his closet. No one.

Luka exhaled deeply and sank onto his bed. He ran a hand back through his brown hair before he slumped forward to muse. Someone must have been playing a prank on him, or it could have been for the custodian since they shared the same work closet. He could feel his heart still hammering in his chest. Whether it was a prank or not, it had given him quite the scare. If it wasn’t a prank, then someone on the ship knew something they shouldn’t. He had made sure no one saw him, but then again, someone always managed to see in the end, didn’t they?

Glaring at the wall across from him, he knew he would have to call it in.

 

[WickedSpitFire]

As Saskia rattled off the rules, the protocol, and whatever else, Jillian smiled and nodded. It was all pretty standard. She was already making decent wages and it was about to get a whole lot better. She was sure the figures would work themselves out and they would all work out more than fairly. That was...until...

These rules are: You will not under any circumstances engage in sexual activity with a guest unless I have authorized it. Secondly, you will not engage in any sexual activity with another staff member, be they a part of the special or the regular staff. Do I make myself clear?

Well. That might be problematic. Jilly stopped for a moment to consider whether or not this was something she could manage. One on one training sessions could on occasion get to be a little intense, and a little hot and heavy. There may not always be time to to find and ask for permission. And the fact that she found some of her coworkers to be attractive was besides the point. She figured she might as well try to see if there was some flexibility in the rules. She was, after all, otherwise a very obedient employee.

"If I'm always having to clear sexual activity through you first, a lot of business could be lost. I'm sure that's true with a lot of the special staff...but it's even more so true with a personal trainer. But if that's what you want..."

Jilly trailed off. She wasn't about to pick a fight, or daringly push the envelope. If that's what Saskia wanted that's what she would get. As far as Jilly not getting involved with any of her coworkers...that she couldn't promise. She figured she'd just have to hide it well. Or make up for it in the amount of money she pulled in professionally so that Saskia couldn't afford to let her go.

 

[SweetAsSuga]

Saskia

"If I'm always having to clear sexual activity through you first, a lot of business could be lost. I'm sure that's true with a lot of the special staff...but it's even more so true with a personal trainer. But if that's what you want..."

Saskia knew a challenge when she heard one, even if the person wasn't willing to admit that it was a challenge. Giving Jillian a once over, Saskia wondered if she needed to rethink how well this new woman was going to fit into her business. But, Saskia wasn't about to let this girl go, not after everything she'd heard about her.

"I understand that things can easily get hot and heavy in a training session. But let me be perfectly clear here. This business is not a democracy and I do not run it off the honor system. If a guest wants you, they have to work through the correct channels. The guests who have heard our reputation and what we have to offer know that they have to go through the proper channels. Trust me, if they want you badly enough we will not lose them as a customer. Understood." The last word was spoken not as a question, but a command.

Finished with everything she had to say, Saskia began to tidy up her desk as Jillian signed the contract. Once the file had been returned to her desk, Saskia dismissed Jillian with a wave of her hand. "You may go now. I will contact you with your first client. And, Jillian, if you see Keldin tell him to get his ass in here now. I don't like to be kept waiting."

 

[Nordican]

Keldin had just about lounged back into his small bed for a moment when he got the call. He grumbled something back to Melany at first and then he rose. Splashed water on his face and then pocketed a small energy drink before he set off.

Then he was off again heading up the decks from his room on the lower decks back towards Saskia's office hoping something else hadn't turned up. He rolled his neck thinking about trying to attract some more of the passengers to enjoy some time off but knew Saskia would likely geld him if he did anything off the books.

Approaching her office he nodded to Melany and then knocked soundly on the door not wanting to interrupt given that Saskia already had enough stuff on her plate without him just barging in.