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Feb. 8th, 2012 07:57 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_narcissaAurora, it was a delightful surprise to run into you in New London yesterday. Your mother is enchanting; I'm so glad to have met her at last.
Now, I am certain that Raz plans for the two of you to stay at Spencer but we've decided to open Kensington for the whole of the Faire, so if either of you feel that it's too much to prepare the place just for a night or two, do feel free to stay with us instead. It would be such fun. For one thing, I know Mother's dying to know some deliciously improper things about our Razzer but is far too sensible to expect a truthful answer from him! You mustn't think it shall all be the third degree, either; I'm sure you've had more than enough interrogation for the time being. No, we shall all be quite cozy, I think: Amanda's coming down for a nice, long visit as well and I daresay we shall see Étienne at least once or twice, as well as Igor, so you shall even have the benefit of other academicians for conversation.
We plan to settle ourselves at the weekend.
Dominic, Chloe: Lucius was just saying last night that it's been ages since we've had you over for supper. Well, if you've a mind, as I said, we shall both be in town for the next two weeks and you're welcome to come - Tuesday or Thursday, I think, would be the best nights - or if you prefer to use our invitation as an excuse to get to the country, then I'm afraid that after the 27th is the best I can offer.
But we do plan to have friends in on Monday - just drinks, and then going on to stroll the avenue down to where the agora is being installed - and of course, we look forward to seeing you both there. Barty, that goes for you as well! You've been working much too hard, dear boy; it's time to leave that study you've turned into your office-away-from-the-office and get some fresh air.
Rod, it's no trouble to bring Rigel along, I'll love having him while you're attending to other matters. And you know Mother adores her grandson! She'll have every stall along the northern bank giving him sweets and treats, from Battersea all the way to Waterloo!
Now, I am certain that Raz plans for the two of you to stay at Spencer but we've decided to open Kensington for the whole of the Faire, so if either of you feel that it's too much to prepare the place just for a night or two, do feel free to stay with us instead. It would be such fun. For one thing, I know Mother's dying to know some deliciously improper things about our Razzer but is far too sensible to expect a truthful answer from him! You mustn't think it shall all be the third degree, either; I'm sure you've had more than enough interrogation for the time being. No, we shall all be quite cozy, I think: Amanda's coming down for a nice, long visit as well and I daresay we shall see Étienne at least once or twice, as well as Igor, so you shall even have the benefit of other academicians for conversation.
We plan to settle ourselves at the weekend.
Dominic, Chloe: Lucius was just saying last night that it's been ages since we've had you over for supper. Well, if you've a mind, as I said, we shall both be in town for the next two weeks and you're welcome to come - Tuesday or Thursday, I think, would be the best nights - or if you prefer to use our invitation as an excuse to get to the country, then I'm afraid that after the 27th is the best I can offer.
But we do plan to have friends in on Monday - just drinks, and then going on to stroll the avenue down to where the agora is being installed - and of course, we look forward to seeing you both there. Barty, that goes for you as well! You've been working much too hard, dear boy; it's time to leave that study you've turned into your office-away-from-the-office and get some fresh air.
Rod, it's no trouble to bring Rigel along, I'll love having him while you're attending to other matters. And you know Mother adores her grandson! She'll have every stall along the northern bank giving him sweets and treats, from Battersea all the way to Waterloo!
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Date: 2012-02-09 01:46 am (UTC)I object, however, to the notion that I'm 'working much too hard': there is no such thing.
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Date: 2012-02-09 02:11 am (UTC)See you soon, then.
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Date: 2012-02-09 02:25 am (UTC)I believe I may, in fact, be in New London then, but will be embroiled. I wish I could tell you this far ahead what my schedule will be, but I can't. I do appreciate your device for sharing your likely entanglements here where I can read it.
I've worn my birthday parchment nearly to threads, by the way.
It makes me think of you.
Rather intensely.
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Date: 2012-02-09 02:32 am (UTC)My apologies. It wasn't appearing. And now I've answered multiple times. Blast.
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Date: 2012-02-09 02:35 am (UTC)I also enjoy the lengths to which you are willing to go for a simple answer.
Besides, you are nearly always so economical with words. Repetitive though the response may be, it gives me more to reread until you are able to meet.
To say nothing of staying up all night, if I understand your charm correctly? Oh, Barty. Really.
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Date: 2012-02-09 02:39 am (UTC). . .
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Date: 2012-02-09 02:07 am (UTC)It was lovely to see you, of course, and what a charming little cafe. (Mum was quite taken with their range of teas, for which she's got a far more trained palette than I manage.) I am glad the two of you finally had a chance to meet, as well, and of course Mum was delighted.
As to your offer, that's most gracious. Do let me discuss it with Raz? (It's so rare we get much time privately that I'm sure you appreciate the temptation there, even with the Frost Faire's many possibilities, and such a guest list as you offer.)
Whatever the final arrangements are, I'm sure we'll have plenty of time for conversation when we're up, though.
We are, of course, still working out the details for that, given that I've rather a lot of extra parchment work needing attention this month that I'd not planned on. I fear I'm rather tedious when I know I've left work undone, so I'm buckling down this week, and have a plan for next, as well.
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Date: 2012-02-09 02:15 am (UTC)And please don't think I shall close the doors should you decide you prefer Spencer. We should be pleased for any length of visit, even if it's only tea.
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Date: 2012-02-09 02:33 am (UTC)As I said, we'll talk it over, and one of us will let you know as soon as we can. Whatever the choice, I'm quite sure we'd both love to see you for a good bit longer than simply tea.