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I suppose it's to be expected that these tasks won't all go smoothly.

I gather you were less than impressed with my, ah, efficiency this week.

Should I be relieved, then, that this next doesn't ask speed? I confess (and why not? I can't hide any of it--the reluctance, inadequacy, loathing, horror--you see it all) I confess I'm not sure where to start or when I can hope to finish. But I am here. I've shifted my few things into this place. A place of my own, for however long.

I do aim to please, you know. I hope that much is clear.

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alt_regulus

Did you receive my delivery? The elf said he didn't find you home, but left it where he was instructed.

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alt_narcissa

Yes, Heddy showed me as soon as I got home. Really it's too extravagant! Where did you -- no, I'd better not ask.

I'll keep it chilled for your next visit. Don't worry, I shan't ask when that will be.

Is there anything I can send you to make your surroundings more pleasant? Unfortunately, I can do no more than any of you to rid the page of the stains.

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alt_regulus

I'm of the opinion that eiswein improves with age, but I'm aware not everyone agrees. I look forward to tasting it at our earliest opportunity.

And I wish I could say when that might be. Trust me that I'm working diligently to earn that furlough.

Well, if you had a doily or a decorative sofa cushion, it might lend charm. I confess this place has none of its own. Perhaps a sparkly light-catcher for my window or a tassled lampshade. What is your magazine recommending this season to brighten a dreary interior? Surely you've had a feature recently.

Perhaps I should take out a subscription.

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alt_narcissa

A subscription? To Witch Weekly?

Not really your cup of tea, is it? Even if you're planning to entertain, dear, I can't imagine that would fetch you the sort of companionship you crave.

Doilies remind me too much of your mother. Let's avoid that, shall we?

I know if I offer to come and fit you out, I shall be rebuffed. But I have a proposal: send me the particulars of the room and I'll provide you a few suitable ~~furnishings~~ accents.

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alt_regulus

I confess, cousin, that I may have been teasing--ever so slightly. Apparently you were right when you said that my humour comes up short on the page.

Nonetheless, I'd be over the moon with anything you might send--keeping in mind, of course, that this is a very small bedsit. I don't have a stick to measure with, of course, but I'd say it's 10 ft x 15 ft at most. I should have paid more attention to the estate agent when I was given the tour.

If you're serious, I'll send Kreacher to fetch it. He always seems so desperately grateful for any instructions that are not Buckingham. I think he finds his hours of attendance there ~~odi~~ tedious.