38. Insert flange A into socket B

[madetothwart]

[Somewhere not far from the castle main doors, there is an angel sat in a pile of leaves with an ancient set of tubes, socket and tarpaulin. He's got some instructions weighted down with a rock and has been studying them intently for the last five hours, repeating the same phrase to himself like a mantra, as though if he said it in just the right

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[saccharosium]

[totally watching him do this with some amusement]

[madetothwart]

It is not polite to laugh at another's misfortune, miss.

[saccharosium]

I'm sure you'll survive. [still snickering away]

[madetothwart]

That does not make it any less rude. Honestly, you are hardly giving the best first impression.

[saccharosium]

Thank you for stating the obvious.

[madetothwart]

Why should you want to give such a dire first impression?

[saccharosium]

You are the one taking my amusement at your predicament too seriously.

[madetothwart]

There is a line between amusement and rudeness.

[saccharosium]

[fighting to roll her eyes, fighting to roll her eyes...]

I apologize if my amusement at your fumbling with the tent hurt your feelings.

[madetothwart]

You're quite forgiven, my dear.

[saccharosium]

Why thank you.

Planning on camping while we're locked out?

[madetothwart]

It does seem like quite a jolly idea, wouldn't you agree?

[saccharosium]

Hm, maybe if I had tea with me......

[madetothwart]

What a magnificent idea, my dear!

[saccharosium]

[...that's some enthusiasm right there.] A fan of tea, I presume?

[madetothwart]

Most definitely. Let me assure you, life before tea was much less relaxing.