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Dear Rosella in the Dark,

I suspect there is some mix of magic and technology. Normally with pipes and plumbing, it is drawn from a water source, but in this case I would not be surprised if it came from more magical means considering our situation.

Something like a candle, then? There are options, I have no doubt.

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Dear Alucard the Light in my Darkness,

Do you know, I asked about it at one of the shops and they did have candles in mason jars, only I asked if they would be able to stay lit all night without going out, and the shopkeeper said it would certainly set fire to something if I tried, so I oughtn't.

They rather seemed to think I should only want them for the smell. Can you imagine, worrying about something so silly as the smell of a candle?

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Rosella Possibly in the Twilight,

That's very strange. I suppose I could see some benefit in the form of incense or oil extracts, but scented candles.

What

What did it smell like?

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Dear Alucard Who Prefers the Night,

Pumpkin! Can you imagine? Oh, but not just pumpkin. It actually smelled a bit like a pie shop, with cinnamon and cloves and things in it, too. It WAS rather clever...perhaps I ought to have gotten it. Then maybe I'd dream about pies.

How is it that you know so much about plumbing and devices and things? You said you weren't a knight, but I don't recall you ever mentioned what you are instead.

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To Rosella Who Really Ought to be Sleeping,

That does actually sound quite pleasant. Do you like pies then?

My father was a scientist, among many other things. My mother was a doctor. Much of what I know I learned from them. So admittedly, I have an advantage in learning things here than some might.

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To Alucard Who's Sounding Like MY Mother,

I love them! Well, I like most sweets, actually, I oughtn't show any unfair bias toward pies. When I was a girl I learned to steal down to the kitchens and sneak cookies and tarts before supper, and I never got in trouble for spoiling my appetite because it was my father who taught me all his best tricks.

A scientist is a sort of scholar, isn't it? Like an alchemist? I know you have magicians where you come from, you mentioned knowing one when we were in the desert.

...If you'd rather not talk about them, I understand. You said "was", so — I don't want to pry, if it's something you'd rather not dwell on.

[reposing]

Parents can be quite the best and worst influences.

A bit of both, I suppose. And yes, we do have magicians. Magic and science alike were generally respected in our household.

[Ah. Of course she noticed. Rosella really is too clever for her own good, isn't she?]

I lost my mother last year. My father died just a few short months ago.

[savewell]

[And so their playful little game of salutations comes to a standstill. But that's not altogether unexpected, is it?]

Both of them, so soon after each other...I'm so sorry.

I know that doesn't make much difference. All the condolences in the world won't...they're just words. They don't change anything of the ache.

Do you have any other family? Siblings?

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Condolences are still more than I would expect.

No. I was an only child, and my parents had no siblings or parents left to the world either.

I manage.

[does he tho]

[savewell]

I wouldn't have guessed, if you hadn't said something about it. I suppose that means you're managing better than I would, in your place.

My...my father was on the brink of death just a few days ago. It was mostly my fault.

I don't mean to...

It's just. I understand, a bit. Some bit of what you must be feeling. That's all.

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[She means well. She really does, and Alucard believes that, but he still can't help but physically wince at that.

Mostly my fault.]

I've had time to mourn them both.

[he said, like a liar]

I know you aren't saying it to assume that you completely understand. You are being empathetic, and that is more than I would ask or expect.

Thank you.

[savewell]

You don't expect much from anyone, do you? That's twice now you've said so.

You make it sound as though kindness is in short supply in Wallachia.

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I suppose that I did. A bit embarrassing.

Kindness is a rare thing in much of the world. Not nonexistent but certainly not what I would call typical.

[savewell]

I think people find themselves short on kindness when they're afraid. It's a shame, because that's also often when kindness is needed most.

In any case, it's not rare with you.

[reposing]

If nothing else, fear is indeed very commonplace in Wallachia.

You think so, yet I was rude to you when we first met.

[savewell]

You were, but if you were thinking that you'd been the rudest person I've had the displeasure of meeting in recent memory, I'm sorry to say you've run up against some very stiff competition.

You did offer your help, however gruffly at first. And you've yet to call me ugly. So I'm afraid you'll have to be far more rude, now, if you intend to make up that lost ground.

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Oh my. I have a lot to catch up on, then. Well, I'm not going to lie and call you "ugly", that's absurd. Anyone who has called you as such is blinder than a mole.

[savewell]

[Well, never mind the nightlight, then, HER BLUSHING will do admirably at lighting up the room as it is.]

If that's your attempt at being rude, then I'd certainly like to see how you are at your most courteous.

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Oh no, I can be a horrendous bastard. Give me time.

[savewell]

I'll believe that when I see it! What are you going to do, pull my hair? Push me in a lake?

You've already promised not to tell lies while you're being rude, so let's just rule that out from the start.

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Are you actually asking me to be rude to you now? Just to prove that I can?

[savewell]

You know, I just so think I am. Go on, then, take all the time you like. Let's see what you come up with.

[reposing]

Oh, this is a terrible idea. But fine.

Are you the type of person to use animal entrails for medicinal use, or do you at least boil your grass?

[savewell]

I said rude, not disgusting! But come now, I'm barely scandalized. Is that your very best?

[reposing]

Look, I've little reason to be rude to you yet, give me time.