ninety.

[naughtbutlife]

[Private to Sexby]

Mal has come to a decision.

[Angelica's Friends Filter]

I have news.

Comments

Private

[greatlightother]

What news?

Re: Private

[naughtbutlife]

Sveta...

Mal has graduated.

Re: Private

[greatlightother]

...Oh. That's great news.

Re: Private

[naughtbutlife]

It is. She shall have her freedom restored to her.

Re: Private

[greatlightother]

And you're free to be with your daughter again. That is wonderful.

Re: Private

[naughtbutlife]

She's saved. God in Heaven, she's saved.

Re: Private

[greatlightother]

I'm so happy for you. And for Mal.

Re: Private

[naughtbutlife]

Thank you, Sveta. It is a happy occasion, despite what it means for the immediate future.

Re: Private

[greatlightother]

Yes, I know. It's alright.

This is alright.

You're going to be happy.

Re: Private

[naughtbutlife]

Perhaps not happy, but I am ready to rebuild once more. She is saved, my husband lives, and my home is reclaimed. I can pick up the pieces of the life that was broken now.

Not happy yet, but hopeful. Always hopeful, Sveta.

Re: Private

[greatlightother]

You have what you need. And you deserve what you've worked so hard for. I'm so proud of you and Mal.

[A long pause.]

When?

Re: Private

[naughtbutlife]

I wait for Mal. I leave the announcement of the graduation to her, and will ready myself to leave when she departs.

I know not how long that leaves me.

Re: Private

[greatlightother]

That seems like a very good idea.

Spare some time for me before you go?

Re: Private

[naughtbutlife]

Best to assure these things. I shall be very cross with the Admiral is he does not deliver her request in full.

It cannot be called 'sparing time' when seeing you is so necessary.

Re: Private

[greatlightother]

At your convenience, then.

Re: Private

[naughtbutlife]

At yours, Sveta. Others shall wait.