99 -- backdated to Christmas Day

[impure_tale]

My darlings, I've been entirely too quiet since my return from port, but I must admit that I've been completely run off my feet. So very much to do in so little time, but I enjoyed every moment of it and the company that I kept. This morning I did not expect to receive as much as I did, if anything at all. Allow me then to thank you each individually:


Captain Kirk -- You know my tastes entirely too well. But tell me; have you ever used one before?

Henry West -- Not that it's not lovely, sparrow, but -- what is it?

The Master -- Certain to be of good use and good company on those lonelier nights.

Iago -- My treasure, you are never more surprising than when you are considerate. Thank you.

Vida -- I would expect no less from such a fine lady as yourself. My thanks and my compliments.

And finally I've been gifted by our dear Pere Noel with a companion. I am rather fond of dogs, so this little one will be a good distraction for me. She's rather energetic, so I am half-tempted to name her after Giselle. What do you think, readers? I shall have to read on her breed -- which according to this book is Groenendael.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the gala tonight.

Comments

[gift-enjoyed.livejournal.com]

A pretty name, though I'm unfamiliar with the original.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Sometimes, cherub, there is no greater pleasure than courting the favor of a charming lady.

[gift-enjoyed.livejournal.com]

Perhaps, though it's been my experience that men are by far the more interesting gender. You courted this Giselle, then?

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Both have their selling points.

And not formally. I considered her rather more like a daughter.

[gift-enjoyed.livejournal.com]

That would make courting her rather awkward.

What does the dog look like? I don't know the breed.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Of average size. Long snout, thick black coat.

[gift-enjoyed.livejournal.com]

She sounds lovely.

I used to keep dogs.

[inhumandog.livejournal.com]

Indeed the same goes for you, Marquis. Though this does not mean that I am volunteering for any other plays that strike your fancy.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

You didn't volunteer for the first, and so with that we are unchanged, oui?

[inhumandog.livejournal.com]

I have yet to be dragged down to a rehearsal. I might not have volunteered, but I have not put up too much of a physical fight.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

You do have a point.

[themostdashing.livejournal.com]

Giselle?

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Oui.

She was a Warden here once. Delicate, sweet little thing. She held her own rather well, though.

[themostdashing.livejournal.com]

Hm.

Buon Natale, Marchese. I will give you your gift...later on.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

And yours, pet?

strikes unreadable~

[themostdashing.livejournal.com]

A little ordinary for my tastes but I like it very much. Many thanks, Marchese - it is much appreciated.

He overdid your birthday gift; don't you dare complain

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

I'd like to see you in it.

Do you see him complaining? Noooo no complaining here. :|

[themostdashing.livejournal.com]

Si, of course. You need only name the place and time; I am at your disposal.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

After the gala tonight.

[acid_rayne]

I, um... She'd probably appreciate it, but all I keep thinking about is the Master calling his after Lucy.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately I have quite similar thoughts.

[acid_rayne]

I worry about that dog... I don't even know where it is, nowadays.

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

Not really, no. And that's not an invitation to try me.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

But I require a demonstration.

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

I have no doubt that Pavi can show you.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

He didn't buy the gift.

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

Technically, neither did I.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Afraid?

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

More like not interested.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

You wound me, Captain.

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

It's not news.

[major-west.livejournal.com]

I don't know, actually. It just looked like it blended in with your décor.

She's worried now.

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

Did you not get the gift from me?

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Where is my head? Of course, cheri.

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

Oh, good, I would have felt horrible.