Have I ever told you what a terrible tease you are?
What sort of text? I haven't read much from Germany, but if you enjoy it, please let me know - I always appreciate your recommendations. And as for decadence, enjoy it while you can - it tends to disappear the moment children arrive.
Only if you might allow me to amend it, Pen - if Appleby triumphs, I'll treat you to take-out from your location of choice. My cooking ability leaves much to be desired and I have no wish to poison you (though I reserve the right to change this opinion at some point in the future).
She is not getting a pet. Someone was giving away kittens some time ago and it was quite the fight to tell her no. I have Hermes for company, so I'm well enough... All right, it is lonely when she's away, but just imagine all the work I'll get finished.