Narcissa

[alt_regulus]

I thought perhaps I should write something just to let you know I am not wasting away into 'catatonia'. I'm fine. The arm is fully functional again, too, rendering the whole episode completely useless. I apologise for having put you to such unnecessary trouble last week.

Comments

[alt_pansy]

I'm glad you're writing again, Pirate.

Very.

[alt_regulus]

Thank you for your letters, Pansy. I did appreciate them. I'm afraid your godfather has been right all along, though. It would be best for you if you weren't associated with me. The connection can't do you good.

[alt_pansy]

well, it's a bit late for that, isn't it?

I meant what I said, you know.

[alt_pansy]

and what would be best for me is if you didn't do that again.

ever.

[alt_narcissa]

Oh, well done, Regulus. For Merlin's sake ....

You know I have great affection for you, but you never fail to disappoint, cousin.

[alt_regulus]

What would you have had me do?

Ignore her? Lie to her 'to spare her feelings'?

Or the opposite? Should I have told her more roundly what it's meant to me, corresponding with her?

Or would you have had me make promises I may not be able to keep?

I suspect you'd have had the same reaction whatever I'd said. I'm sorry to disappoint--either of you--but it seems inevitable.

[alt_narcissa]

It's not surprising that stopping after the first sentence did not occur to you. If nothing else, that would have left well enough alone.

Martyrdom does not suit anyone, least of all you.