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Marian of Knighton (_night_watchman) wrote in spinningcompass,
@ 2018-12-26 05:05:00

Entry tags:

!gift, dan torrance, fitzwilliam darcy, jake sully, ~desmond hume, ~edward rochester, ~ernest hemingway, ~rob duncan 2

Gifts
Dan:

Some handmade scrubs out of fine linen cloth and silk with pockets, and in dark shades.
And one of these:

With a Note: Robin says you are part of the gang now! Also I found out, by accident, that this silk can be washed in the machines we have in the apartments, that is why I used it. It also breathes nice and it wont rip easily. Merry Christmas.

Darcy:

A fine neck cloth made from some very soft cottons, with a small detail of Brussels Lace for the 'front'. Handmade. And one of these:

With a Note added: I hope this wont be too hard to tie, in theory I thought it would look quite nice. Robin says you would be a secret member of the gang so you wouldn't get in trouble with the sheriff.
Merry Christmas to you and yours Darcy.

Mysterious man that she did (does) alterations for (Edward Rochester):

A neck cloth that is properly folded and tied and sewn that way, with Velcro hidden so that it is really quite simple to take on and off.

Mr Hemingway:

A hand made cloth crown that will stand up, and fit his head. It's painted with a little detail of 'jewels' and different filigree. With a note: If you're going to be worshiped you need a crown. Merry Christmas.

Rob:
A painting of his Pony and horse, by the mill that was on the island. With a note:I don't know how to thank you for caring for my horse, I painted this a while ago, while we were still on the island. Merry Christmas

Desmond:
A hand beaded Rosary. I remembered something else, and had these beautiful beads. Merry Christmas

Jake:
An unmarked dark green tall bottle, and silver goblet. With a note: I am sorry about your family. This wont ease the loss, but it is a wine that could be found in Knighton Hall cellar. I hope you have a Merry Christmas Jake.

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mr_rochester
2019-01-02 09:40 am UTC (link)

Ah, but we shall both benefit from that.

Well, not exactly. Only I know of at least one someone who would have, I think. Had they known. At least it is someone to hang some hope on. Apologies for the cryptic response.

I’m sorry to say that I am, or at least that I was. I have had a rather harsh life lesson in the dangers of excessive pride. One that I am still endeavouring to learn from. It is not only my condition, but the details leading up to the event that cause me to rather keep quiet. Shame as well as pride, then. But weaknesses that can be overcome, I hope.

I am glad to have made you a little less lonely for just a moment then.

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_night_watchman
2019-01-02 10:24 am UTC (link)

I guess that's true. Two lonely wounded souls meeting in space seems like the line of a book.

It's alright to be cryptic, we have only just sort of met, also it adds a bit of mystery. You can't give away all your secrets you know.

I'm sure it well be, if you are stubborn and don't let it win. So you develop another bad trait instead of pride. I can give you lessons if you like.

Yes, it will tide me over until you are able to visit.

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mr_rochester
2019-01-02 11:24 am UTC (link)

Yes, it certainly does. How very serendipitous.

Oh yes, of course. That’s me - an international man of mystery indeed. I suppose you have plenty of dark secrets of your own.

Ah yes, work on my stubbornness and let that habit win over the others. What lesson is it you can teach me, Marian? I am sure you have never had to overcome such negative blots on your character. It cannot be so.

Well, I am available whenever you and your son please. I am not exactly busy, as we have discussed.

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_night_watchman
2019-01-02 11:48 am UTC (link)

Indeed. They might have the fact that they are misplaced in time in common too. It is a shame I'm not a writer.

Not dark ones, or I don't think they're dark. But I do have my secrets.

Oh no. I'm not at all stubborn, or willful, or headstrong, and I most certainly don't set my mind to things and refuse to change it even if I know I'm wrong.

I wont be able to go for a walk just now, but I could send him for you, and we could sit and have tea?

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	Re: Text mr_rochester 2019-01-02 12:09 pm UTC (link)
	Perhaps you could use your recovery time to take up your pen and paper. See what you might create. How very intriguing. It seems that you are not a completely open book, either. Of course not, I absolutely believe you. Every word. You are practically a saint, I am sure of it. Yes, tea sounds delightful. I should be very glad of the company. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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_night_watchman
2019-01-02 08:09 pm UTC (link)

I'm afraid I wouldn't have the patience for it. Or I don't think I would. And most of the stories I would write have already been written.

Well is has there been any woman you've met that was a completely open book? But my secrets are less feminine and more of what lead to my near demise.

Exactly, and they should erect a statue in my name. I should add that laughing comes with a little bit of pain.

Then I will send him right away. And we will partake in the proper tea Darcy has gifted me with.

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mr_rochester
2019-01-03 10:58 pm UTC (link)

Really? I don't think our has ever been written.

None whatsoever, and I can only imagine that I should find such a woman an incredibly dull creature. You are most intriguing.

Absolutely. We should get someone working on that right away. Oh dear... I shall have to remember to be very boring and not at all amusing over tea, so as not to pain you.

Thank you. How very proper of us, it shall feel like home.

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	Re: Text _night_watchman 2019-01-04 07:46 am UTC (link)
	Oh that is very true, but who would read it? None! You are a very lucky man. That's good to know. Should I pose for it? Don't you dare absolutely erase that thought from your mind, because some pain is rather good. He is on his way. We will be very proper. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Text mr_rochester 2019-01-06 11:40 pm UTC (link)
	I was about to say that I would. How silly of me. None at all, and it seems that you will be no exception. Depends on the sculptor, I suppose, but I should imagine so. Well, as long as it is only a little pain and for a good reason. Wonderful. Thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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_night_watchman
2019-01-07 06:57 am UTC (link)

Well, you could. You'd have to make sure I got the secrets just right.

Are you trying to make me blush? I'll have you know I'm very hard to flatter.

Then I should have to think over poses, unless you have one in mind? It is pain that is well worth it.

He says he will stop at Darcy's first, to make sure he gets the right door, then he will be straight on. I think he just wants to make sure he got his presents.

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mr_rochester
2019-01-09 12:03 am UTC (link)

Well, I couldn't. Unless someone wanted to read it to me, that's all I meant.

I was not, I was merely speaking the truth as I see it so far. Perhaps I shall retract my statement after tea. Who knows?

Hmm, of course it would have to be something very saintlike. Unless you want it to be a contradictory sort of a sculpture. I'm glad it is worth it.

Ah, very well. An excellent plan.

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_night_watchman
2019-01-09 05:16 am UTC (link)

I could be persuaded to read it to you, or I could type it out so your phone, or whatever gadget you choose, could read it to you. If you wanted to do so in private. That does count as reading you know.

Yes perhaps. But I hope not. I wouldn't want you to find me dull.

Well, I do tend to be contradictory. I know quite a few people who would claim I was the most contrary woman they had ever met. But that is only because I don't do what they say or think I should.

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