It occurred to me the other day that it has been quite a dreadfully long time since I have seen Gladys. Why,  the pretty Duchess will have had to discover her latest romantic downfall altogether on her own! I have always so enjoyed introducing her to them.

Typist: Why yes, this is a hint, how ever did you guess?

It has come to my attention that today is the birthday of a charming young lady-- a talented artist, the typist of a good friend of mine, and, though I haven't had much chance to speak with her as of yet, altogether quite an interesting person. So, archedies, dear girl . . .

Happy birthday.

As for a gift, I'd like to volunteer jiasachan to write something for you. ( Read more... )

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. . . I am utterly bored.

You would expect tea from a demon to taste rather different, wouldn't you? It was almost disappointingly ordinary. But I suppose he's not the dramatic type. He doesn't need to be. The conversation made a diversion, at least. Still, I was surprised to find so little going on after all this time-- I hadn't been to the mansion in ages.

Well, I'm back, and, as I should have known, there has been absolute chaos in my absence.

Since when does my life read like a cross between a bad romance and a penny dreadful novel? Really. I must have a talk with my secretary.

Packing and preparing for my time away looks as if it will take significantly longer than expected, so I may not get a chance to say any goodbyes in person, unfortunately. I doubt I will have enough time left spare to find my way to the DF mansion. If I don't see any of you before I go, please do try not to get maimed or abducted or that sort of ( Read more... )

Only a week now until I leave for Germany, and I'll be away for a month. It ought to be interesting, at least once we get to Cologne, but I could do without the part of the trip spent in a little farming community, and I can't say I'm excited about my travelling companions, either.

All right. I'm tired of all of this mess, of course, but one thing I'm particularly tired of is this circling issue. So. Basil. I'm going to ask you a very direct question, and I ask only that you give me a very direct answer.

How long?

All right, make it two questions.

Do you realize how incredibly, undeniably stupid it is? Because it will do you ( Read more... )

I think I'm going to avoid the DF mansion for a time. I don't know how much good it will do, but I doubt it can do much harm, after all, compared to what's already been done. There are things to consider, and things I'd rather not consider, and other things besides.
Dorian? You said you didn't want to see me, so you won't, for now, but once I'm ( Read more... )