I’ve arranged an appointment at Young & Miller for half-three next Tuesday. (Sorry, Mum, but it’s the the latest slot they had open that worked.) I do hope you both can come - if not, I’ll resort to sketches by owl or something. I’ve already let Diane know, too. The planner meetings were interesting. More once Raz and I’ve had a chance to talk.
Mum - would love to pick your brain at some point. Dolores Umbridge is trying all the same status and influence games Auntie Alphecca and cousin Cally do. I’m woefully out of practice with people outside of family in that particular mode, and I could use your greater experience. Owl with details soon as I get a chance, and some specific questions. You more than Dad, but I’ve a couple for him.
In brief, I’m trying to get her to “You show signs of being a potentially competent adult” rather than “Let me run your life for you, dear.” (Modest ambitions, I know, but I’ll start there.) Currently trying the “Let me make unassailably sensible suggestions that allow you to look good” approach, but I can’t quite bring myself to the flattery that works with Auntie A. I could stand to have more options ready to go, but I can’t tell if it should be firm resolve or perky offers of help on my terms or what.
Narcissa, it might amuse you too, mind, but I’m afraid our Hufflepuff bluntness entirely confuses sometimes. (She was rather venomous Sunday, and Raz is still fuming on my behalf.) And Dolores is not the most subtle player I’ve ever seen, which is less a help than one would think.
Right. One or two more notes, then supper. Mum, much love to the family. Narcissa, I do hope I'll see you next week, but if not, do let me know a good Tuesday afternoon, and I'd love to chat more.
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Date: 2012-09-18 09:38 pm (UTC)I’ve arranged an appointment at Young & Miller for half-three next Tuesday. (Sorry, Mum, but it’s the the latest slot they had open that worked.) I do hope you both can come - if not, I’ll resort to sketches by owl or something. I’ve already let Diane know, too. The planner meetings were interesting. More once Raz and I’ve had a chance to talk.
Mum - would love to pick your brain at some point. Dolores Umbridge is trying all the same status and influence games Auntie Alphecca and cousin Cally do. I’m woefully out of practice with people outside of family in that particular mode, and I could use your greater experience. Owl with details soon as I get a chance, and some specific questions. You more than Dad, but I’ve a couple for him.
In brief, I’m trying to get her to “You show signs of being a potentially competent adult” rather than “Let me run your life for you, dear.” (Modest ambitions, I know, but I’ll start there.) Currently trying the “Let me make unassailably sensible suggestions that allow you to look good” approach, but I can’t quite bring myself to the flattery that works with Auntie A. I could stand to have more options ready to go, but I can’t tell if it should be firm resolve or perky offers of help on my terms or what.
Narcissa, it might amuse you too, mind, but I’m afraid our Hufflepuff bluntness entirely confuses sometimes. (She was rather venomous Sunday, and Raz is still fuming on my behalf.) And Dolores is not the most subtle player I’ve ever seen, which is less a help than one would think.
Right. One or two more notes, then supper. Mum, much love to the family. Narcissa, I do hope I'll see you next week, but if not, do let me know a good Tuesday afternoon, and I'd love to chat more.
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