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If it is possible for someone already so white to turn any paler, this desk clerk has just done it. Any whiter and he would be in for transfusions. "Kurtis, you already know how useless it is to argue with me. Now hand Christopher the key." Kurt's hand is visibly shaking as he fumbles behind the desk then hands me an electric key card. "Carl", says Stella suddenly, "How lovely to see you." She playfully rubs his very short hair, then gives him a half hug from behind. "I see you you are looking very well", she purrs. "Now please take very good care of these two. They are very precious." "Stella", he mumbles as she gently backs away. "Don't worry darling, there will be plenty of time for us to talk. But right now I have things to do Go get Erik, you two. I will wait here with Kurtis until you are all out the front door...