Part 2 of Indiana Jones and the Ring of Ra...
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The room was hot, noisy, and full of sickly sweet smoke. It was not an ideal place to relax, but Indy knew that one of his old acquaintances from the University of Cairo liked to spend time there.

The Egyptian professor in question was becoming increasingly tipsy. Indy laughed at his bad jokes, knowing that he was bound to let something slip eventually.

"So, what are the foreigners doing here?" he asked. "Visiting the pyramids?"

"Doctor Jones, Doctor Jones... I have been sworn to secrecy," said the professor.

Indy knocked back some more of the evil smelling brew, grimacing as he did so. "Hey, I was stupid to ask," he said. "They'd never tell you what they were up to, would they?"

Indy gestured, trying to attract someone's attention. More of the foul brew was poured into his glass, and the professor's.

"Ha, of course I know," said the professor. He leant closer to Indy, whispering, "I could tell you, but then I would have to kill you." He let out a loud bark of laughter, and gulped down more of the beverage.

Indy forced a grin. "Sure," he said. "Well, I'll be sure to let Professor Langford know how good you are at keeping his secrets."

"Be sure to," said the professor, hardly aware of his surroundings, "And tell him I am keeping an eye on his lovely daughter. We at the University will not let any harm come to her. She is safe..." he trailed off, collapsing onto the table with a thump.

"A daughter?" murmured Indy.

posted by Fiery Fred @ 5:11 PM