by Tolleson » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:53 am
Just because Glenn Burnie was gone, did not mean his assistant was free to seek new employment. For Genny, it meant quite the opposite. Now, more than ever before, Glenn actually needed assistance! Still, Gloria was trying to be sweet and that counted for something.
Dear Miss Gloria Wynsee,
It brings me joy to hear you have found use and enjoy the lantern. It is a small token of appreciation from me to you that you might be good to Catch and keep him, as best you can, from harm.
As for apologies, I will hear nothing. You are right to be suspect of persons with whom you are not entirely familiar. Forwardness is a quality I appreciate, though you might exercise it with a bit more caution – being quick to accuse or attack will only injure your cause.
That you recommend me this missive is flattering, though I am afraid I must disappoint you. I will inquire in that I might assist in some way, however, my allegiance is to the Inquistory. It is there that I feel my time is best spent at this juncture.
Sincerely and may the Gods be good to you,
Genevieve Tolleson
Her time was best spent under Giuseppe, in the Inquistory, or at least having the resources allotted to her as an Inquistor. As for her comments about Gloria’s forwardness, Genny hadn’t been in the stable that afternoon, nor had she witnessed Gloria’s manifested frustration upon Elliot. Still, word got around and even without penning the example outright there were surely several such occasions that could be used as evidence.
A second note was composed, one after the other, saying little of interest in applying or declining the position. In fact, it said very little at all, before being sealed and sent.
To Ser Sylvius Duquesne of Darkenhold,
I apologize that this letter might find you over-occupied with present matters. Miss Gloria Wynsee bade me to speak with you regarding a recent call you made for an assistant at Darkenhold. It is my hope to properly introduce myself and speak further in person, unless it is inconvenient I will anticipate visiting before the week is out. Please advise if there is a time better suited to your schedule.
Sincerely and may the Gods be good to you,
Genevieve Tolleson
Conveniently, she did forget to use the Inqusitory’s parchment, seal, or even sign her name with the appropriate title. Best they meet first as friends, even if Gloria seemed to trust the man.