[RL with Alexia]

[atadflamboyant]

[Lord Akeldama was waiting in his front parlour, a delicious array of treats set out for his darling Alexia -- including her favorite treacle. After all, if she had to come all the way in from the country to visit him, it would be practically cruel to set a poor plate for her. Besides, they had so much to gossip about! He could hardly wait for her to arrive.]

Comments

[carriesparasol]

Yes. It is astounding to find this technology far beyond our time period sitting on night stand day after day.

[atadflamboyant]

I'm proud of you, Alexia! Making inroads into the worlds of science for the betterment of all man kind.

[carriesparasol]

I assure you, it was all very accidental.

[atadflamboyant]

So modest, my sweet little muffin!

[carriesparasol]

It is only the truth. Had I found the community on purpose I would gladly take the credit due.

[atadflamboyant]

Now, darling, you know that those who get the credit for a great discovery are almost never those to whom its due! That is practically tradition!

[carriesparasol]

Perhaps. However, they often have proof of their accidents. The community is rather secretive, and as such I have no proof.

[atadflamboyant]

Well, rest assured that you hold my esteem.

[carriesparasol]

Ah, and that is a most excellent thing to hold.

[atadflamboyant]

Now then, butterscotch, enough about that, let us please talk of the important things. What are they wearing in those other worlds?

[carriesparasol]

[She smiles slightly.]

There is a distinct lack good hats and cravats in most worlds.]

[atadflamboyant]

Oh, my dear! Tell me at least that the men have not stopped being handsome.

[carriesparasol]

I suppose there are those who are not terrible to look upon. [This of course, is an understatement.]

[atadflamboyant]

Pigeon, just because you are married doesn't mean you may not look. La, darling, I am counting on you to give a good report.

[carriesparasol]

There is a good friend of mine; Admiral Norrington. Though I am not sure if I have heard your opinions on a man in uniform as of yet...

[atadflamboyant]

I met him!

[Lord Akeldama perks up, practically sparkling.] He was positively charming! [He told Lord A where to shove it.]

[carriesparasol]

Oh? Did you?

[The corners of her lips curl slightly at he thought.] I do hope he behaved himself.

[atadflamboyant]

[Don't you mean you hope Lord Akeldama behaved, Alexia?]

Oh, he was he very soul of courtesy, dear!

[carriesparasol]

[She meant both, naturally.]

I have this feeling your are not being very honest with me. Given his temperament and your own, I find such a scenario quite unlikely.

[atadflamboyant]

We are fast friends!