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[impure_tale]

I did not expect gifts. Once I have time to sit down to write a few letters I'll be certain to disburse proper thanks, but truly -- I am moved. Captain Adams, I haven't had this vintage since I was twenty-five! Giselle, dearheart, you know me entirely too well. Monsieur Q -- merci.

I regret that I do not at present have the resources to provide gifts for the lot of you as well.

Thank you for the consideration. Joyeux Noel.

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[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Forgive me. I know you don't know. I've just grown very frustrated, I think.

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[major-west.livejournal.com]

I know. I'm sorry if I'm being short-- it's just not something I prefer to think about right now.

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[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

You're not being short, Henry; I'm just being difficult.