Two fair maidens, a merchant, a giant and a leprechaun

Once upon a time, in the state of Massachusetts lived a maiden named Evil-twin #1. Although she was not the fairest maiden in the land, she had her moments and she yearned for a life in the world. Unfortunately, her wicked boss kept her locked up in a tower and commanded she work all day and all night. When she was allowed to leave, she would trudge her way in the snow back to her hovel which she shared with three other maidens. At her hovel, an enchanted machine emitted sounds and pictures so compelling, it kept her from having the social life she so desired.

One day, Thursday to be specific, a young shepherdess, who was locked in the tower too, one floor above her, managed to steal the keys to the gate. The two girls fled the tower, not knowing what to do next.

"There is a royal ball, in which we can meet tomorrows future princes. They are graduate students from the land of Harvard and MIT, a place where wise people are made. A fairy sent out a letter to all, proclaiming women and men shall congregate in one place and forced to talk to each other as 1/20th of the sand in the hourglass falls. She will use her matchmagik to hook us up," said evil-twin #1.

"We do not know if we both can enter,"said the shepherdess. "Why don't we venture into the city and see what adventure may lie yonder."

So off to the city, two maidens went. They stopped at the Parish Cafe for food and libations. Talking and giggling they realized there were many places they could visit. The first place was too oddly lit, and filled with ogres and trolls. The second place was much better suited for their needs. They sat at the bar drinking magical potions called: white crantini, pedro martini, strawberry lemonade, and razzmapolitian. Sipping their drinks, the shepherdess noticed a handsome merchant at the other end of the bar. Evil-twin #1 looked over and approved, but it appeared it might be hopeless as there were a sea of people serving as a forcefield between them. The shepherdess batted her eyes a few times, but was it working? Finally, the merchant approached the two maidens and said "We are going across the street, would you like to join us. "

"Of course not, " said evil-twin #1. "We don't even know your name."
Remembering his manners he introduced himself and gave them a number by which to contact him. The shepherdess thought it only fair that she give him her number as well. However she did say, "We will stay here until we finish our potions. You go on ahead if you like."

So the merchant went off across the street, and maidens stayed behind. A few minutes later a man approached them. "Haven't I seen you before?" he asked the shepherdess.

The ladies laughed for they had only heard of using lines like this before.

"No, you have not, " she replied.

"Oh," he replied abashedly. He introduced himself, and then asked "We are going across the street, would you like to join us?"

The shepherdess was very much excited to go across the street to meet her handsome merchant, so agreed to walk over with man. When she got off the barstool, she was shocked to realize that the man was in fact a leprechaun. He barely stood eye level and his freckles and flaming red hair was the give away. Although he offered to pay for the girls' tab, they refused as not to give any mixed signals. So the three of them donned their cloaks and headed to the next tavern. The leprechaun opened the door for them, and parted ways to find his friends.

In the tavern, the merchant was excited to see the two girls and rapidly introduced his friends, a lawyer, and a giant. They bought the girls fizzy drinks called vodka tonics and tried to keep the conversation lively. The giant stood to the side for a while, but started talking with evil-twin #1. They both enjoyed board games, like Scrabble. They talked about books they had read and if any of them had any merits. And of course, they squabbled about politics.

Deep into their conversation, the leprechaun came and approached them at the bar. "Guess your busy," he said. "But if you ever want to finish OUR conversation, call me." He passed evil-twin #1 his business card.

While the giant was taken aback, evil-twin #1 was not phased and put the card in her wallet. The night continued on with more drinks and laughter. The merchant and the shepherdess were becoming an item as the lawyer kept them entertained, and evil-twin#1 and the giant kept talking about nonsense. Soon the lights began to wane and they all knew it was time to return home. So they all parted ways, taking carriages to the far corners. Will they meet again? Guess we'll have to wait and see.