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[heirring]

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[heirring]

It's awful, is what it is. My complexion is rather pink. No, no. Canary yellow is by far the superior color. And barring that, a pure sapphire blue.

--I'm sorry. You were 'asked to confirm?'

[cozen]

Pure... sapphire...

[ He's writing. ]

Yes, to confirm. And what is your favorite food?

[heirring]

Apple tart.

For what?

[cozen]

For the Satinalia gift exchange. Fortunately I have decided not to be offended that you did not sign up for yourself.

What is your favorite drink?

[heirring]

Is it slightly too mercenary to say tea? Nevermind it - write down brandy or some other spirit meant for sipping.

Who was it that put my name in?

[cozen]

Putting a form into the Secret Satinalia box creates a sacred bond of trust between the organizer and the participant, and I could never betray the Seneschal that way.

Is your favorite season spring?

[heirring]

Oh yes, very much so.

[Wait.]

--the Seneschal! Did he put a form in for himself?

[cozen]

He did—but it could use some improvement, if I am honest. He said his favorite color is gray. That cannot be true.

[heirring]

Perhaps one of those lovely blue grays. There is a kind of romance to such a color, I suppose.

What else did he write?

[cozen]

That you enjoy tasteful literature—

Oh, about himself? Preserved flowers, good chairs, stuffed eggs.

I assume you will use this knowledge for good.

[heirring]

Bless him, but no. Please correct that either to some dashing adventure stories or to anything that it's dreadfully long or in verse.

[But.]

I swear to be quite responsible with everything said here. On one condition.

[cozen]

I love conditions.

[heirring]

You must match the Seneschal with someone who you believe will be very mindful of and kind to him with their gift and its delivery. Someone who will approach the task with sincerity and a warm heart. It would be good for his nerves.

[cozen]

That is very kind of you, mademoiselle. You have my word.

[heirring]

Then you have mine.

--and if there is a space there on the form for a new hair ribbon, it would not be wasted. Just as a by the by. On mine, not the Seneschal's.

[cozen]

So noted.