1. petronilla introduces herself

[damesuccubus]

[Since Petronilla is illiterate and vain, she's spent the last day trying to figure out how to use the video function on the communication device. She finally turns it on and looks triumphantly into the camera - well, half-triumphantly, because she's pointing it at a spot just above her shoulder - but you can see her face and and the neat folds of

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[Private]

[thegooddrjones]

I'd like to come see you, if I may. I'm a doctor, and I can make certain you're alright.

[Private]

[damesuccubus]

....you. You are a doctor.

You.

Not possible.

[Private]

[thegooddrjones]

I assure you, madame, I am.

[Private]

[damesuccubus]

You are a woman! And you are a ...moor.

[Private]

[thegooddrjones]

I'm English, actually. London. But I am a doctor, and I can help you.

[Private]

[damesuccubus]

No. Physicians stole my babe from me last time. You'll not come anywhere near me.

[Private]

[thegooddrjones]

As you wish, but...

You're going to need looking after.

[Private]

[damesuccubus]

[True. This at least earns Martha a pause in thought.]

I can care for myself.

[Private]

[thegooddrjones]

If you need anything, please just ask for me, yeah? I can make certain that your child is alright without touching you.

[Private]

[damesuccubus]

I don't even know you. Don't come near me with your witchcraft!

[Private]

[thegooddrjones]

Be calm, madame, be calm.

[Private]

[damesuccubus]

I am calm, just stay away from me!