RSVP d'SilverClaw
Dearest Nicolai,
Whatever did you offer to Mikhael to induce him to head North in Winter Time? Whatever it was, I think you had best have some of it on hand for Me as well! You assure me every time that your home is no longer the Palace of Shivering Wastes that it was the first year we visited up there, and every year it takes an extended trip to the beaches of Arthinon for Olga and I to feel warm again.
Still, you know I never miss our Gathering of Acquaintances. Bring out the warm furs and prepare the hot tub!
Both wives will be coming with; my barest hint that dear Olga might choose to stay in sunny Glenzor this time was met with her famous Glare of Painful and Embarrassing Death. Moss has promised to try to keep her interest on your gardens and greenhouses, and not on pursuing the Galloping Grandchildren about the estate, but white hair or no, it's not always a simple proposition -- we may need Tatjanna's help. Do be sure to provide some new and interesting Flowers for her to study, if you can?
Don't worry! I'll be bringing a Nanny along to help control the Chaos -- probably two Nannies, one for my own and one for the grandbabies -- and none of the SilverClaw scions who can't manage table manners without a Charm spell will be allowed within a league of Mikhael.
At any rate, of said Scions, Lamya is too deep in studies to leave Glenzor this time of year, but I think the rest of the second crop could use a little outdoor time among their cousins -- Lisk and Gruff have been eagerly plotting the Gory Demise of your Triplets since their Gruesome Drubbing in last year's Battle of the Snow Forts, and the three little ones remember just enough of last year to know that an Exciting Time is at hand.
Of the first crop, Sorscha is still abroad of course. Venom won't be able to attend, as he's still on duty with the Air Patrol, but his new wife Teckis -- you remember the BileSleeve girl, with the green eyes? -- has never been out of the city, and I think she'd be delighted to meet the rest of the Dread Company. She's really done her best to be Impressed with me, but it's rather hopeless when she's surrounded by my Very Tall sons.
On the other hand, Bane, Bealle and their four sons will be joining us, as will Torment and Viskaera with little Fea (and no, Lady V will not be giving birth again until Spring, thank you very much) -- these children are all still under four, and so needn't be considered in most of your Planning.
So what is that, eight Adults, plus two Nannies, plus ten Children? It may very well be best to put the children up in a Hostel in the Town for the evenings, for the Sake of everyone's Sanity. Unless you think it Cruel to deprive your own Youngsters of whatever Devious Midnight Pranks they were planning to spring upon my helpless Offspring? Perhaps a kind father would consider allowing his children to stay in the Hostel as well -- with a suitable additional Chaperone, perhaps. And a spell of Fire Extinguishing, perhaps.
Brandon fully in charge of the Table Fare should be an interesting change -- I've always enjoyed the cultural texture that your annual Culinary Death Match lends to the menu; I suppose we'll find out if any of your Delicious Innovations have truly entered his Repertoire, or if he will stubbornly revert to Traditional Dwarven Bricks of Food.
As always, the Family and I warmly anticipate your Hospitality, and if there is anything Exotic or Alcoholic that I can contribute to the Feast, you have only to ask.
Ever your sardonic servant,
Laurie
Whatever did you offer to Mikhael to induce him to head North in Winter Time? Whatever it was, I think you had best have some of it on hand for Me as well! You assure me every time that your home is no longer the Palace of Shivering Wastes that it was the first year we visited up there, and every year it takes an extended trip to the beaches of Arthinon for Olga and I to feel warm again.
Still, you know I never miss our Gathering of Acquaintances. Bring out the warm furs and prepare the hot tub!
Both wives will be coming with; my barest hint that dear Olga might choose to stay in sunny Glenzor this time was met with her famous Glare of Painful and Embarrassing Death. Moss has promised to try to keep her interest on your gardens and greenhouses, and not on pursuing the Galloping Grandchildren about the estate, but white hair or no, it's not always a simple proposition -- we may need Tatjanna's help. Do be sure to provide some new and interesting Flowers for her to study, if you can?
Don't worry! I'll be bringing a Nanny along to help control the Chaos -- probably two Nannies, one for my own and one for the grandbabies -- and none of the SilverClaw scions who can't manage table manners without a Charm spell will be allowed within a league of Mikhael.
At any rate, of said Scions, Lamya is too deep in studies to leave Glenzor this time of year, but I think the rest of the second crop could use a little outdoor time among their cousins -- Lisk and Gruff have been eagerly plotting the Gory Demise of your Triplets since their Gruesome Drubbing in last year's Battle of the Snow Forts, and the three little ones remember just enough of last year to know that an Exciting Time is at hand.
Of the first crop, Sorscha is still abroad of course. Venom won't be able to attend, as he's still on duty with the Air Patrol, but his new wife Teckis -- you remember the BileSleeve girl, with the green eyes? -- has never been out of the city, and I think she'd be delighted to meet the rest of the Dread Company. She's really done her best to be Impressed with me, but it's rather hopeless when she's surrounded by my Very Tall sons.
On the other hand, Bane, Bealle and their four sons will be joining us, as will Torment and Viskaera with little Fea (and no, Lady V will not be giving birth again until Spring, thank you very much) -- these children are all still under four, and so needn't be considered in most of your Planning.
So what is that, eight Adults, plus two Nannies, plus ten Children? It may very well be best to put the children up in a Hostel in the Town for the evenings, for the Sake of everyone's Sanity. Unless you think it Cruel to deprive your own Youngsters of whatever Devious Midnight Pranks they were planning to spring upon my helpless Offspring? Perhaps a kind father would consider allowing his children to stay in the Hostel as well -- with a suitable additional Chaperone, perhaps. And a spell of Fire Extinguishing, perhaps.
Brandon fully in charge of the Table Fare should be an interesting change -- I've always enjoyed the cultural texture that your annual Culinary Death Match lends to the menu; I suppose we'll find out if any of your Delicious Innovations have truly entered his Repertoire, or if he will stubbornly revert to Traditional Dwarven Bricks of Food.
As always, the Family and I warmly anticipate your Hospitality, and if there is anything Exotic or Alcoholic that I can contribute to the Feast, you have only to ask.
Ever your sardonic servant,
Laurie
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