Narcissa

[alt_regulus]

Just letting you know, cousin, that I've arrived here, safe and sound. No lasting effects from the Apparating, though it's taken all afternoon to get my legs back under me.

Pleasure seeing you, though. You may be right about French wines after all. At any rate, a good bottle is an excellent thing indeed.

Also, I'm putting you on notice: when I next earn a reprieve long enough for a visit, I demand a rematch--and this time I'll bring the cards. I should have known that yours would be partial to their mistress.

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[alt_pansy]

Does Lucius call you Razzer, or is he referring to someone else altogether?

[alt_lucius]

Regulus is not the Razzer, Little Bit, and stop pestering him or you are like to run him out of patience.

As for you, Reg, I look forward to the news of your latest project's success. Our Lord mentioned only yesterday how much he enjoyed your last ... report.

[alt_regulus]

Well, I'm glad it received a warm reception. The alternative being what it is.

I think I may be getting the hang of it. Today's business was surprisingly quick--a surprise to me and to the client, as it happens. I'm afraid I may have pushed him a bit hard.

[alt_regulus]

And that is very funny. To me.

I'm not sure the Razzer would agree.

At all.

As for Lucius, don't mind him. I'm rather enjoying talking to you. It's a bit of comic relief to the rest of the day's business. (And I mean that in the best sort of way.)

[alt_lucius]

She hardly needs encouragement, cousin. She is incorrigible enough as it is.

Still, provided you think nothing of telling her when she ceases to amuse you, by all means, see if you can do better than your mother in bringing the child to heel.

I daresay you have had the training from one far more skilled even than Walburga. No doubt your recent acquaintances attest the extent to which you have mastered the lessons.

[alt_regulus]

Oh, do spoil the fun.

You are almost as skilled as Mother in that department.

And my recent acquaintances are strangely reticent. I'm afraid I'll be receiving few testimonials from those quarters.

[alt_lucius]

Forgive me, Regulus; your entertainment was not as prevalent in my mind as Miss Parkinson's near-constant need for discipline. There is no need to equate me with your formidable mater.

I fear you also misunderstood me regarding the declarations of your newfound friends. Your contact with them ought to speak for itself, don't you agree?