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[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

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

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[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I don't plan on escaping.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

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

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

It is nothing you need to apologize for.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

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

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

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

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

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

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

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

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?

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

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.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

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

Then I will not pursue it.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

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?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I won't tell if you don't.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sir.