*waves*

[pass_by_all]

Bonjour, my mesdames et messieurs! If you please, I've brought along Monsieur Fogg's things at last (it took me a while to get out of the house, I'm sure you'll understand, for I had to spend quite a while making quite certain that the gas wasn't on by mistake!) and I'm just looking for him.

I'd go exploring, but that's already cost me one pair of

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[prince_des_mers]

*groans* I'm sure that M. Verne is just thrilled.

[pass_by_all]

I beg monsieur's pardon?

[prince_des_mers]

*coughs* I venture to think you may understand now.

[pass_by_all]

Yes, monsieur. But if monsieur will forgive me, I don't see anything very dreadful in his greeting me.

For a madman and my author, he doesn't seem so bad.

[tomorrowmaker]

*beams hugely* Monsieur Passepartout! Dear me, dear me, this is an excellent surprise. I am sure M. Fogg will be utterly pleased--er, no, perhaps that's too strong. Er. My, well, I am sure M. Fogg will be satisfied to see you, at any rate.

[pass_by_all]

OH.

Bonjour, Monsieur Verne! *worries* I hope he is, monsieur. I'm afraid he'll be dreadfully displeased at how long it's taken me to come.

[rightonschedule]

Be assured, I am not displeased with you, Passepartout.

This time.

[pass_by_all]

Monsieur is too good to his humble servant. *tries honestly very hard to be both penitent and smile wonderfully at the same time*

Yes, Monsieur!

[angstingpainter]

Welcome to the community, Monsieur.

*blinks* I've noticed the most interesting pattern-- every character of M. Verne's that has joined thus far has caused my typist to make vague happy noises.

[pass_by_all]

I thank monsieur very much, indeed!

*peers curiously at this 'typist'* That's a funny thing. Do you know why, Monsieur? Do you think she'd mind if I asked?

[angstingpainter]

You're quite welcome.

I believe it's something about how she finds all of them 'inexpressibly adorable', I believe. These typists are very curious creatures. There must be something about M. Verne's characterization that causes her to think this. *ponders this*

[pass_by_all]

I've certainly never been called 'inexpressibly adorable' before, monsieur! What a funny thing that is. But if monsieur pleases, I will extend my thanks to her.

M. Verne is an odd man, but he writes awfully interesting adventures. I read them in the weeklies sometimes. *happy face* I expect it won't be unfortunate to have him around here.

[rightonschedule]

I am most pleased that you have finally arrived.

Your apology is accepted, Passepartout. But do not let it happen again.

I trust you left the flat in good order?

[pass_by_all]

Of course not, if Monsieur Fogg will believe me! I simply got myself lost, for there was that beautiful mademoiselle with the red hair, and--at any rate, I'll certainly not do such a thing again!

Yes, yes, Monsieur! The gas is off in every room. But it's a terrible thing that Madame Fogg isn't here. *glances up hopefully* For she truly isn't?

[rightonschedule]

I should think not. Please do not go neglecting your duties on account of red-headed women rescuing and/or pursuing ladies being only appropriate when one has the time to do it.

I have not seen her, yet. I trust she may arrive soon, but she keeps her own counsel. I should not presume to demand her attention.

[pass_by_all]

Yes, of course, Monsieur Fogg. I'm awfully sorry. I suppose that's true--but would monsieur not have gone to save Madame Fogg if the time had not been available?

Yes, monsieur.

[redgoldlily]

Welcome, Mr Passepartout! My name is Lily Potter, pleased to meet you! I'm a bit late with my catching-up, what with my typist insisting on studying and writing and such matters. But I enjoyed reading your adventures - I need to get the typist to read the book again. Hope you like it here! And I warn you, some of your countrymen in this community are reputed to be a little... odd. I've tried not to look too deeply into it.

[pass_by_all]

Oh, many, many thanks to mademoiselle for her kindness! *big smile!* I am very glad she took pleasure in reading of Monsieur Fogg's accomplishment--I'm rather awfully proud of it myself. He is simply the most able and wonderful gentleman in the world.

All Frenchmen are a little odd, if mademoiselle pleases. If they are too odd, I'll disregard them.