eighteenth prediction | video

[ms_marycontrary]

[There is a lot of rustling background noise, and when the camera turns on, it's slightly dark. Merry is huddled under her covers, smiling even though she looks a little tired. Two curses in one week can take a lot out of a little girl. She is staying in bed for the day, thank you very much.]I liked that last curse. I've always had private tutors,

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[misterblackbird]

I suppose there are some ladies' organisations, though they aren't really the same as clubs, as far as that goes. So perhaps it isn't as much alike as I'd first thought. At least you managed to enjoy a curse--that's not a common thing at all.

Anyway, it was a peculiar weekend this past one, when everything goes mad for two days. So in that much chaos, it's no wonder you don't remember anything.

[ms_marycontrary]

Yes, exactly. I think there ought to be more women's clubs would help people like Aunt Katina loosen up a little. Fussy old biddy.

Hmm, do you remember what happened to me, Cain?

[misterblackbird]

It would do her good to have something more to do.

I do, yes, but it was all a bit complicated.

[ms_marycontrary]

I'm glad you think so too. She needs something else to do other than to nag at me.

Complicated? What do you mean?

[misterblackbird]

She was after me in my turn too, you know. I couldn't escape entirely.

Curses during those weekends are always rather complicated.

[ms_marycontrary]

Really? Ugh. I hope you didn't have it too bad with her.

Well...what happened?

[misterblackbird]

I wouldn't stand for it, so of course I didn't.

Nothing horrid.

[ms_marycontrary]

Lucky.

But that doesn't tell me what happens, Cain. [Pouuuuut.]

[misterblackbird]

Are you sure you really want to know?

[ms_marycontrary]

Well, yes...but is it something you think I shouldn't know?

[misterblackbird]

No, not especially. I just wonder what you'll think of it when you do know.

[ms_marycontrary]

Well, as long as it isn't too horrifying...

[misterblackbird]

You were grown up, Merry. You were a grown lady, and quite a perfect one, at that.

[ms_marycontrary]

...really? An actual lady? I wasn't too fussy or uptight, was I?

[misterblackbird]

Yes, an actual lady. And you were far from fussy or uptight. Truth be told, you were still quite as you are now.

[ms_marycontrary]

...wow. I'm so, so glad. I don't ever want to change.