alt_sinistra: (watching more than the skies)
Aurora Sinistra ([personal profile] alt_sinistra) wrote2012-03-03 07:03 pm

Private message to Pomona

Pomona,

It feels terribly odd to do this, but I’m still buried in parchment work, so coming down to you would be tricky. But would you by chance have time to be a listening ear? Or eye, rather?

It might be easier if I don’t have to talk, just write, anyway.
alt_pomona: (friendly)

[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
Wouldn't mind a diversion from my own parchments, at that.

How are you faring, dear?
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
I didn't realise that this was your first...

I'm so sorry.

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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
I quite understand.

And, well, witnessing death is always traumatic. My first was my Runes Professor, when I was a student. Keeled over, from some sort of heart ailment--I'll never forget the look on his face.

But recent events are something else again.
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
Whatever you need to do in public--and don't worry, I peeped into the YPL event for a moment and you seemed perfectly composed--I don't think you need to pretend to yourself.

Don't really think it's healthy, if you want to know the truth.
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
Is your Raz coming up later tonight?

I think some company in person would do you good, but in this one area...I can appreciate that you might have reservations.
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
I do think that's it a matter that will come up, sooner or later, but you've every right to choose your own time and place.

Is your worry that he will become excessively overprotective...or rather the opposite?
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
I do.

Quite.
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, that is always the question. What to do.

I do believe that there is more at work in the world than we know.

I'm sorry you've been lumbered with that nonsense on top of everything else, but at least it's useful as distraction.

Just beware of the crash, after.
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
It seems quite inadequate, really, but the best thing I can suggest to you is to make time each day for the things that bring you peace. You might spend some time stroking your Nashira's feathers, if that appeals.

Give yourself plenty of time alone, and don't over-schedule yourself if you can avoid it--though that may not be possible.

Don't treat yourself harshly, in any way.
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
You are certainly the mistress of your own time and life, but I think there may be something to what he's saying (what I imagine he's saying, in any case).

I have the greatest respect for your drive to help our students, but if nothing else, becoming Head of House taught me that you can only do so much if there's nothing left for you.

Don't be afraid to be a little selfish.
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[personal profile] alt_pomona 2012-03-04 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
And I agree with you, about the cost; only, perhaps there may be ways to make it more manageable?

Think on it, in any case.

And with that I'll wish you a good night, with a hope for better dreams.