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[dear_rabbit]

It's been a while, hasn't it? I mean, since I was here. But this young lady seems to want me around again, though I'll be dashed if I could see why

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[lorien_lady]

Greetings. Forgive me for asking, but why are you called after a small animal? And, for that matter, why does your friend's hobby share a name of an insect?

[dear_rabbit]

*looks slightly confused...usually, no one thinks to question the nickname* Well, I -- it was something Raffles called me at school. Said it fit my personality -- I was always rather shy and retiring in school. *he looks a little flustered* As to your second question, er -- well, cricket is...it's a sport, milady, a good English sport, too....actually, I haven't the foggiest notion why it's called 'cricket'. It's got nothing to do with the insect, of course....I suppose it's just one of those queer things about the Queen's English.

[lorien_lady]

Are you still rabbitlike in personality? *gives him a very inquisitive look*

I would like to see how your 'cricket' is played. I have not heard of it before.

[dear_rabbit]

*the look of confusion deepens -- clearly he hasn't thought about this much*

Well...I suppose....I suppose I must be, since Raffles still calls me that...er.

*Trails off, then siezes on a different subject*

I...suppose you could catch a cricket match any given Saturday on the Green...they're a bit complex, though. I don't quite know all the nuances myself. *rueful smile*

[lorien_lady]

I am sure that it is something that one can understand by watching it enough times. Hopefully, someone will be playing cricket nearby here soon.