Hello to Everyone! I am certain I will be very glad to know you.

[_beloved_child]

Hallo again, I say!

My name's Harbert Brown. I'm eighteen years old, and presently stuck abed recovering from a bullet wound and fever. It's terribly unfair, really, but I know I'll have to be patient. I'll be well enough again in a month or so. Although it is presently summer out there, and I do so wish to be out looking at all the plants and

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[silent_lark]

Typist: OMG SQUEE HARBERT *cling*

...*cough* Hello there, M. Harbert! Clearly, my typist is most happy to see you, so I'm sure you're very nice. I do hope you enjoy yourself here.

[_beloved_child]

*blush* Oh, thank you. And, ah, thank her too. *scuffs feet shyly*

I am sure I will, Miss, thank you. I like to think I'm nice. I try. *smiles brightly* *blushes again*

[silent_lark]

*squeaks* You are so adorable! Marius! May we keep him?

[sly_dolohov]

Hello there.

[_beloved_child]

Hello! *smiles - just a trifle nervously, as your icon is really not reassuring*

Er. Would it be terribly rude of me to inquire as to what your work is? It's always a nice way to start a conversation, I think, although I haven't really had that kind of conversation for three years...

[sly_dolohov]

Why, not at all! I would be glad to tell you.

I am a wizard, you see. One of the best. In my time, I am engaged in a war - a great war - to bring about a great era for all wizards.

[bookwolf]

*snort* And modest, too.

[noble_reason]

Why, hello young man! I'm in 1868. March of that year, actually. Is that close enough? Though I should mention that I'm not sure we really all live in the same... reality, if you will. You may not be there where I am.

When I am? What I am? How does one speak of these things?

[_beloved_child]

Yes, I did think of that, but it seemed worth a try -

Oh! Oh! Professor Aronnax! You are Professor Pierre Aronnax of the National Museum in Paris, aren't you? I read your Mysteries of the Great Submarine Grounds! It was wonderful! *fanboys like mad* I like marine life very much, though I'm more familiar with the terrestrial and inter-tidal species. The deep sea creatures are so beautiful.

[noble_reason]

*beams* Thank you, dear boy! Marine creatures are indeed some of the most beautiful and strange to be found on this planet of ours. Though of course terrestrial beings are quite magnificent too. Have you many chances for study?

[_beloved_child]

Most of the time I do, yes. There is the most amazing variety of life to be found on this island of ours. Why, Mr. Spilett and I even managed to discover tobacco for Pencroff! I was very surprised and happy.

[prince_des_mers]

My secretary is falling over herself. With any luck, she'll break her neck.

Hello, young Harbert. I'll just be sending along some quinine in a moment now. How is Mr. Smith?

[_beloved_child]

*blushes deeply* Thank you to her. But then you wouldn't have anyone to take notes for you, and she sounds nice!

Hello, sir. Mr. Cyrus is well. He's been giving me geometry problems to work out.

[prince_des_mers]

She says of course you're welcome. She isn't. However, it must be confessed that she is necessary for the 'note-taking', as you call it.

*drily* How kind.

[_beloved_child]

Oh, I know many people my age shouldn't like it, but I do. It makes me hurt less, and they're wonderfully complex - when I don't understand he goes over them with me. I think I might be able to design a bridge now, perhaps, which is a useful thing to be able to do. *laughs cheerfully at himself*

I know I'm a bit odd. But we all are, so that's all right.

[pass_by_all]

Bonjour, petit monsieur Brown! *smiles the best, most friendly smile in the world* I can only hope the young monsieur's wounds heal quickly--perhaps his honour the Doctor Jekyll can help?

So good to see you!

[_beloved_child]

*beams* Thank you!

Oh, yes, I should probably ask. It would make Pencroff feel better. And probably Mr. Spilett too. He's quite knowledgeable, but he has only field experience, so I think he's worried he's missed something.