~Three~

[mis_match]

The letters on this device are arranged most peculiarly, but I shall be the master of them yet! It is a most ingenius thing; I rather wish I could bring it home with me. But no matter.

Mr. Edgeworth, might I have a moment of your time? There is a matter of peculiar delicacy I wish your advice on.

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[vieniconmi]

That is a goal of mine, as well.

[mis_match]

I take it you also come from a time and place where such devices do not exist?

[vieniconmi]

1764, Mademoiselle.

[mis_match]

So you are from before --

Are you from France, Madame?

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[vieniconmi]

I hail from Florence, myself, but I am passing through France in my travels- Or was, Mademoiselle, before coming here.

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[mis_match]

Ah, Florence! I have never been, alas; my father is too ill for travel, but I have heard it is a beautiful place. I should dearly love to see it one day.

[vieniconmi]

I highly recommend you travel there, indeed, if your esteemed father finds himself in better health. By the seaside, especially, in my country, the air is most refreshing to those who are ill.

[mis_match]

Unfortunately, the stress of being far from home tends to outweigh any salutary effects of distant locations. But perhaps one day I may persuade him.

My name is Emma Woodhouse. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Madame...?

[vieniconmi]

Simply Sylvia, Mademoiselle Woodhouse.

[mis_match]

Only your Christian name, Madame Sylvia? Do you not have a family name?

[vieniconmi]

Esposita. But please, call me Sylvia.

[mis_match]

Very well, Madame Sylvia. Once again, it is a pleasure. Talking to you has been a little bit like being home.

[vieniconmi]

A pleasure for me, as well. What year do you hail from yourself?

[mis_match]

I am from 1815 England. Quite a bit a ways from you in several respects.

[vieniconmi]

And yet, closer than most.

[mis_match]

It is strange how that works, is it not?