He had a wish to break boards with his SimFu skill, so I took out the old pottery table and put in the board breaker blocks for him.
He napped on the couch while Leona slept on. But a cryptic voice called out twice from the Cursed Sarcophagus, telling him that Leona had received points in her Athletic skill--two points total. He felt encouraged by that.
Bunter ate the blueberries Lord Piers had left him, then he remembered he was a genie and could conjure food! His next meal was more substantial.
And his sleep was better that night too. The naps on the couch weren't very restful, so he shut himself up in the Blessed Sarcophagus. Yet still, Leona slept.
Early the next morning though, about 24 hours after entering the sarcophagus, Leona emerged...as a mummy!
Bunter heard a noise and instantly woke up. He needed to check on Leona.
And there she was! Bunter had known what to expect, but it was still a shock. The good news was that she was no longer cursed to die. The bad news was that she had another kind of curse!
Bunter gathered his courage and spoke to her. Maybe they weren't lovers anymore (by mutual agreement), but she was still a best friend.
Bunter: Leona, I'm not sure what to say. ...How are you? Is being a mummy...awful?
Leona growled out an answer: I feel numb in some ways, like I'm only half here. I'm not hungry or tired. But I feel very dry. And the thought of fire terrifies me!
Bunter: What about inside the sarcophagus? Did you have nightmares? Did the Egyptian god Horus disturb you?
Leona: The Eye of Horus watched over me, just as you did here on this side of the veil. I was safe.
And then Leona moaned in terror and staggered out into the early mists of Rinn Fada. There was something she was determined to do
She had to turn off all the fireplaces in the manor. All 5 of them! No easy task considering how slowly she moved and how large the estate was. Not to mention that they were all on auto-light and would relight immediately when someone else entered the room.
Mulder was intrigued by Leona's new condition. He got a wish to play chase with her, and maybe it was best that Leona get out of the house. Mulder interrupted her fireplace trek and called her back downstairs.
He patiently waited for her to meet him.
Mulder barked out his enthusiasm.
Mulder: Woof! Woof!
And Leona returned the excitement!
Leona: Grrrrrrrr!!
Then the two eagerly--but slowly--headed outside, Mulder jumping and dashing around, Leona...shuffling. (Screenshots do not do the Chase Scenes justice. Mulder chased his own tail a lot while waiting for Leona to catch up.)
That evening, Piers spoke to Leona, asking her if she was ready to begin the next phase of her cure.
Leona: More than ready. I can't live with these fireplaces! And the wrappings itch--though Vinnie has been very helpful keeping me clean--because I'd really hate to get wet. Of course, being soaked wouldn't be anything like catching fire! (She shivered in fear.)
And once Bunter came home from work--and other activities--Leona crept into the second sarcophagus. Everyone hoped for the best!
Bunter took up his post again. This time, he felt more confident things would work out for Leona. ...And there was someone else on his mind too. He needed to make sure he didn't blunder again like he had with Leona! His Lordship would not be pleased.
