[12] Audio | Private to Ana (Bertie has figured this out because it's like making a phone call)

[what_ho_jeeves]

How do you do, Lady DeCobray. [A little more formal than usual to start out with, because Ana is a member of the peerage and a stranger.]

Since the Professor biffed off to parts unknown, it seems that the Admiral decided that it simply wouldn't do to have me at loose ends for too long. He's assigned me to be your warden. Would you mind terribly if I popped by and asked you a few questions, my lady?

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[what_ho_jeeves]

Awfully white of you to take care of that, Ana. I see you're the athletic type. [Which makes him a little nervous, but she hasn't slapped him on the back and knocked him over Honoria Glossop-style yet, so that's hopeful.]

Now, I read through the file whatsits, but didn't quite catch the nuances of all of it. Phrases like "particular accelerant" and whatnot threw me off a bit. So, if you don't mind I'd like to ask you to explain, in your own words, why you do bad things. [He learned a little bit from Petronilla before she left. He's no longer phrasing it "why are you evil."]

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[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

I suppose I am a bit. But after all, that's just what the modern woman does, Bertie. Goes to the gym, keeps herself looking nice and fit for her boyfriend... [Turns into a ninja assassin! It could happen to anyone!]

Why I do bad things? [Ana's lip wibbled a bit, and she looked down, letting her hair fall over her face. Her voice wavered slightly.] Have I done bad things, Bertie? I mean things that are that bad?

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[what_ho_jeeves]

Girls join the fitness obsession too? [The idea of exercising for fitness is only just beginning in Bertie's time.]

Well...helping to destroy the Eiffel Tower wasn't very nice.

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[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

Yes indeed. We need to look good after all.

I was only doing what I was told, Bertie.

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[what_ho_jeeves]

Oh. I suppose that does lighten the guilt. Some people--such as Aunts--can be quite unreasonable in their demands and will not take no for an answer. Nevertheless, a deed done is done, even if someone else told you to do it.

Have you ever tried just not doing bad things, and tell that Scottish chap to take his demands and push off, if you'll forgive the expression?

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[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

Just trying not to do bad things? [Ana stared at him for a moment, and handed him a glass of wine, being amused by all of this. Just not trying to do bad things.]

Is that what I need to do to graduate? [The question was asked earnestly, and with a smile.]