Private Message to Antonin Nikolaevich
Nov. 23rd, 2012 11:40 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_narcissaTosha, любимец,
Just how eager are you to quash the rumours about you and Barty? It's not that anything has appeared, just yet (though who knows what Whirl will take into its head next), but dear one, if you wish them to speculate wildly, you have only to write to one of your teenaged, female students at almost two o'clock in the morning!
I'm quite certain you've a perfectly innocent explanation - those of us who know you of course understand that anything else would be preposterous. You've asked me to remind you of these things from time to time, dear. So here is a little reminder: Itinerant practitioners of the Ars Noble may write to whomever they please, whenever they take a notion. Professors need to display a bit more discretion.
How are you recovering? Lucius has naturally thrown himself back into the routine with relish, and no little bit of complaint at how long it has taken to catch himself up. But he has seemed a bit squidgy round the edges so I do hope he can clear things in time for the holidays. He'd had a weekend away planned for us, did you know? I think it bothers me more that he had to postpone what was going to be a respite in favour of a week-long bloodbath. (Though that brings its own exhilaration, of course, but you know he is at heart not as thirsty for the fight as he is for the peace its success affords.)
Now, you and Barty each asked about St Mungo's and I have not forgotten. It's going to be simple this year but truly memorable. And in light of recent events, the proceeds shall also be split with a new auxiliary facility in Belfast, to aid the recovery efforts there, so very worthwhile. You'll be down next week, is that right? We can meet at yours and discuss what items might do best for the auction; mostly the committee are focused on pre-Protectorate artefacts so Cottesmore likely presents more temptation than they could resist. If I've the date wrong then I may have to send one of our elves to your Berry - not ideal, I know, but there shan't be another opportunity beforehand.
I've a number of ideas about the season, as well, but there, too, I'd like to get an idea from you as to what sort of events you believe you'll be available to attend, before I decide with whom to pair you. Knowing your standards, I do so wish to provide those who will enjoy your company but shall not pin their hopes, either.
Just how eager are you to quash the rumours about you and Barty? It's not that anything has appeared, just yet (though who knows what Whirl will take into its head next), but dear one, if you wish them to speculate wildly, you have only to write to one of your teenaged, female students at almost two o'clock in the morning!
I'm quite certain you've a perfectly innocent explanation - those of us who know you of course understand that anything else would be preposterous. You've asked me to remind you of these things from time to time, dear. So here is a little reminder: Itinerant practitioners of the Ars Noble may write to whomever they please, whenever they take a notion. Professors need to display a bit more discretion.
How are you recovering? Lucius has naturally thrown himself back into the routine with relish, and no little bit of complaint at how long it has taken to catch himself up. But he has seemed a bit squidgy round the edges so I do hope he can clear things in time for the holidays. He'd had a weekend away planned for us, did you know? I think it bothers me more that he had to postpone what was going to be a respite in favour of a week-long bloodbath. (Though that brings its own exhilaration, of course, but you know he is at heart not as thirsty for the fight as he is for the peace its success affords.)
Now, you and Barty each asked about St Mungo's and I have not forgotten. It's going to be simple this year but truly memorable. And in light of recent events, the proceeds shall also be split with a new auxiliary facility in Belfast, to aid the recovery efforts there, so very worthwhile. You'll be down next week, is that right? We can meet at yours and discuss what items might do best for the auction; mostly the committee are focused on pre-Protectorate artefacts so Cottesmore likely presents more temptation than they could resist. If I've the date wrong then I may have to send one of our elves to your Berry - not ideal, I know, but there shan't be another opportunity beforehand.
I've a number of ideas about the season, as well, but there, too, I'd like to get an idea from you as to what sort of events you believe you'll be available to attend, before I decide with whom to pair you. Knowing your standards, I do so wish to provide those who will enjoy your company but shall not pin their hopes, either.
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