You're not seriously out of my chocolates, are you? That's not a nice thing to tease about, Orion.
As repayment for that, you've got to have a word with Mama. Tell her this: I know she's terribly upset about Honoria and I know she's found it... difficult to think of my having been widowed. I know that with so very many things unsettled, she'll understand why I've turned to Rodolphus for protection (even if she's perplexed by his unbinding and separation). Tell her for me that he's a wonderful man and that she'll find him so if she'll only agree to come meet him.
I need you to persuade her and Papa that it's what they need to do. Explain that Rod and Bella are still fast allied, and that in this climate, the Sandovals really need to show loyal. You know it's true, O. They've a fine chance to improve their standing and security, and really they must be clear that they're with us.
I'm having you all to supper tomorrow. Half-six. See they come, will you? Bring Martha if you want. Or are you back with Aelis? Either would be welcome. (Anyone else and you should let me know in advance, as we'd run into difficulties with the wards, and I don't want any drama of that sort upsetting Mama.)
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As repayment for that, you've got to have a word with Mama. Tell her this: I know she's terribly upset about Honoria and I know she's found it... difficult to think of my having been widowed. I know that with so very many things unsettled, she'll understand why I've turned to Rodolphus for protection (even if she's perplexed by his unbinding and separation). Tell her for me that he's a wonderful man and that she'll find him so if she'll only agree to come meet him.
I need you to persuade her and Papa that it's what they need to do. Explain that Rod and Bella are still fast allied, and that in this climate, the Sandovals really need to show loyal. You know it's true, O. They've a fine chance to improve their standing and security, and really they must be clear that they're with us.
I'm having you all to supper tomorrow. Half-six. See they come, will you? Bring Martha if you want. Or are you back with Aelis? Either would be welcome. (Anyone else and you should let me know in advance, as we'd run into difficulties with the wards, and I don't want any drama of that sort upsetting Mama.)