seol_plumfall: (pietro)
We located Miss Jia, at the border between the Swamp and the Blasted Lands.

But L.

When Cosimo and I were traveling in the Swamp, we nearly ran into a party of travelers from the Alliance. You never know if they're the type to parlay or shoot first, so we concealed ourselves and waited for them to pass. But with my bad eyes and my ear I was not able to monitor their location, and the poor boy was very frightened and confused and not of much use, so I slipped into his mind a moment to use his eyes and ears.

And I suppose my power must have grown over the years somehow even though I did not often practice them in Undercity, for I was not only able to see what he saw and hear what he heard, but I heard what Cosimo heard through his left ear, through my left ear.

L.

Here it is. Here is the key, the tool, the organ remade.

L.

Within my grasp again.




Seol 55 ← Pietro 8 → Cosimo 4
seol_plumfall: (pietro)
It seems the young master was incorrect about Miss Dix's intentions! This is wonderful.

I think the black and gray suits her the best, whereas the cream was absolutely horrifying and must go immediately. I would have liked to use more white, but the leakage from her neck is a concern. (Actually, that is a concern in general. I ought to ask her why she hasn't had that fully repaired yet.)

However, a situation did arise after Miss Dix settled down and busied herself with writing. I went out to check on the cats and found Cosimo, whom we thought to be asleep, packing some items (which did not quite belong to him) into a knapsack. Either he is not quite as obtuse as I first thought him and figured out Miss Jia's destination or he was planning to pick a random direction in the hopes it would be the right one. He was nearly hysterical, and I was unable to talk him out of his plan. And although I do think if we travel together, we might be safe, I cannot just take off with my business in limbo and Miss Dix to entertain and suits to return. And I was concerned he would simply teleport or burn down the house if we locked him into the master bedroom.

So I drugged him.

I sent a message to the young master by Extra Express. If the boy can't see reason, then perhaps Master Seol can escort him. Or I could -- never been to Shattrath, after all! What fun! And I suppose in theory Miss Dix could, though I suspect from her temperament and relationship with the child that she might abandon or eat him along the way.

Perhaps she'll be tasked with housesitting.

Oh L. have mercy on the young master's soul.




Cosimo 3 ← Pietro 7 → Seol 45
seol_plumfall: (pietro)
Oh dear.

Miss Jia and Galenos ran off today while I was out with Cosimo. From the tone of their letter I am afraid they are going to Outland, an entirely inappropriate place for a small child to be, no matter how clever she thinks she is. Cosimo is distraught and I dare not mention that I suspect that Outland was her destination because he will surely go charging after her... and I am quite sure that, despite his advantage in years, he is much less competent than Jia.

And then the young master came home in tears saying that he has angered Miss Dix and that she will not be coming home to us. By L.! What am I supposed to do with this suit now??

-- I should not be worrying about such trivial things as suits when the two boys are crying themselves sick over the loss of their friends.

And Miss Dix is not coming home to us? Will she be safe wandering the Horde alone? Such an innocent soul -- so many scheming, handsome, clever rogues would take advantage of her.

I think I will miss her a great deal.




Astrolabe 24 ← Pietro 6 → Cosimo 3
seol_plumfall: (pietro)
The young master is pressuring me to release Miss Dix from her debt. Such a killjoy; not like I was lording it over her head or exaggerating the cost of the oils (by much.) He says he will replace my stock, but he revealed that the household does not have the total in liquid funds at the moment, so I need to wait. He gave me enough to at least re-purchase what's needed to the current commissions.

Though if the girl was really so crushed by the whole affair perhaps I should put off, say, the amber, and go ahead and buy her that outfit.




Seol 34 ← Pietro 5 → Seol 35
seol_plumfall: (pietro)
- 600g to replace stock of resins, etc.
- 300g for out-of-season scents
- 60g for an outfit for Miss Dix
- 30g for a hair appointment
- 10g for next month's coffee beans

Don't forget!




Pietro 3 ← Pietro 4 → Seol 33
seol_plumfall: (pietro)
L., is this the beginning of death-related dementia or is Miss Dix trying to flirt with me?

This is a hilarious and fascinating development. I think I will sit back and see what happens next.

Checotan has not yet replied to my letter. Given the time our correspondence seems to take, he must be traveling quite far. I wonder where -- I thought tallstriders were native to Mulgore?

Miss Jia and Cosimo are treating each other rather poorly; doubtless the beginnings of a young elven romance. I believe Galenos believes this as well, as he has been sulky and unfocused during our sign language lessons. Adorable and a bit disturbing.

Living with this family is a delight.




Cosimo 2 ← Pietro 3 → Pietro 4
seol_plumfall: (pietro)
The Antipoop for the orcish wild-girl Miss Shu
orange blossom, lemongrass, galbanum, white mints, iris(!!!) frankincense


Miss Dix is a most interesting and adorably stupid young lady, quite unlike the usual types one meets in Undercity. I think I can imagine why her safety is so important to the young master. I must probe further to see what else:

Rosemary, pepper(slight), magnolia, ...?

Hours of entertainment in my future, L.




Cosimo 1 ← Pietro 2 → Seol 30
seol_plumfall: (pietro)
Written in a cipher of Common.

Finished moving all of my things besides the still, we decided it would have been too much of a hassle. No big loss; already found a buyer in Undercity and a supplier in Silvermoon. I don't think I'll use up my stockpile of oils before it's set up.

We've already filled up the new apartment with things and people -- Jia, Galenos, and me, and her five cats, and a new houseguest, Cosimo Eschatos from Dalaran. He is roughly the same age as Seol and is much more like one would expect a preadolescent boy to be. It seems he has no allies here, having just defected from the Alliance, so M. Plumfall is sheltering him. Choleric temperament, very rude, must be very frightened to be cut off from his family. Should try to include him in Jia's lessons without wounding his pride, he might feel a bit better.

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