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[impure_tale]

These floods are always so perplexing; it is hard to tell when you are affected when you make a point of answering every question posed to you anyway.

I am going to ask that my Inmate excuse my absence for the time being, because not knowing whether or not he is affected, I am not the sort to draw answers out that should be offered in confidence. I extend the same courtesy to all others as well.

You are free to ask me questions if you wish, however. Just bear in mind that I will return the favor.

Comments

[Private]

[mightthinkthat]

My wife and I? Oh, yes. [He's quiet, aching.] She was my strength.

[Private]

[impure_tale]

Don't take this the wrong way, dumpling, but I took you for a divorcee or a bachelor when I first met you.

[Private]

[mightthinkthat]

[He shrugs slightly. He doesn't obviously fit into the doting husband stereotype. And stereotypes are funny things.]

Well, we'll have to renew our vows when we next meet.

[Private]

[impure_tale]

Do you suppose you'll make an event of it?

[Private]

[mightthinkthat]

[He smiles softly, imagining it. Their reunion and the possibilities that will be there for them.]

I'd like to.

[Private]

[impure_tale]

Then I'll hope in your favor, mon ami.

[Private]

[mightthinkthat]

Most kind.