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Mr. Sutcliff, I do apologize for being unable to protect you the night past. I hope you are alright.

[writing is hesitant and very neat]

Oh, no, please don't worry, sir. I-- ~~I'm~~ Th I'm sorry that I was such a mess. I'm still rather unaccustomed to the dark.

It's quite alright. I should have forewarned you of that little ghost with a penchant for following me at night. We may have avoided tumbling down those stairs in an attempt to lose her, if I had.

How is your hand? Better, I should hope.

T-that was a ghost?! Isn't there a priest or someone we could get to exorcise it for you? It's not safe to have a ghost following you!

And.. my hand is-- well, it's stopped hurting. That's something, yes?

She's taken a liking to me. I am unsure whether she is an actual ghost--she steals breath with her kisses.

I suppose. I did the best I could to help. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.

Is that why I felt lightheaded? She...didn't seem to like me very much.

Thank you, Mr. Rould. It should be me apologizing for the inconvenience. I do hope your head is feeling better today.

She's a jealous little thing, sadly.

No, not at all. And it is nothing that will not heal--I will be fine.

But I was merely following you for protection...

I do hope so. I feel terrible that you were injured on my account. Um, if there is ever anything I can do to repay you for your kindness, please let me know.

She had done the same to another friend of mine. Think nothing of it.

That I shall.

Maybe it's better if I really don't leave my room at night...

I was thinking much of the same for myself.

But then how will we ever escape this place?

I don't plan on escaping.

...oh, that's right. I'm sorry.

It is nothing you need to apologize for.

Perhaps you could return to London with me? It's rather pleasant right now, what with it being the Season and all.

...I think I may enjoy that, actually.

I'd be more than happy to serve you, sir. Should you require such services.

My, um, former employment was, ah...terminated.

I would most enjoy the company and chance for normalcy. After this horrid existence, spending time with you in London would be a godsend.

Did something happen?

Oh, that's very kind of you to say, sir. Although, um...I should probably take up my lessons again once we return. I hope you don't mind if I'm not at top shape for awhile?

...I'd rather not talk about it. It's still a sore spot.

I will not. If anything, I would wish to help.

Then I will not pursue it.

Oh no! No! It's improper for a butler to receive help in his duties from the one he serves!

...unless, um, we kept it a secret?

I won't tell if you don't.

Thank you, sir.

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