Glacia, Wednesday Fandom Time

[trigons_child]

Raven had asked Hannibal to accompany her to the orphanages she was inspecting today as a way to distract him from his recent troubles. Immersing herself in the welfare of others also helped distract herself from the same, of course, so the trip had a double purpose. Well, triple, since she was very dedicate to her duty of making sure the

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Re: Orphanage #1

[trigons_child]

"Mostly funds, sir," Jenet, a woman who wore a yellow jewel and helped run the orphanage. "We try to raise money, but it goes to food first, and there never seems to be enough left for repairs or new bedding."

"Well, funds can certainly be arranged," Raven said with a gentle smile. She had a budget from Karla, money that had been raised in Sidra before the attack on Karla, and her own money that she was willing to share. She just had to learn to spend it wisely.

"I will arrange for repairs here," she said. "And I would like you to make me a list of things you believe you need here. I will do my best to fulfill as much of it as I can."

Re: Orphanage #1

[never_dull]

"Perhaps you could draw up a list of your expenses for the last several months?" Hannibal suggested. "Then we would be better able to judge what sort of budget you'll need. And determine if the merchants you deal with are treating you fairly."

Too many dishonest people thought they could hide extra costs in an institutional budget. And judging by the state of the orphanage and children, these people had more experience in caring for children than budgets.

Hannibal smiled at a tiny blonde girl peeking around a corner at them, and she giggled and fled. Well, money management could be taught more easily, at any rate.

Re: Orphanage #1

[trigons_child]

"Dommik keeps track of the expenses," Jenet said. "I will have him make the list."

She glanced around and said in a lower voice, "To tell the truth, I think he might be taking a little for himself, but I can't prove it."

"That would be unfortunate," Raven said, frowning a little. "And I assure you, if we see any reason to suspect that, I will have a talk with him myself."

Re: Orphanage #1

[never_dull]

Better her than Hannibal, most likely. Though he did make a mental note to speak to Raven about looking into these people's salaries on the off-chance the man had a need to be taking funds.

"Thank you, Jenet." Hannibal nodded to the woman. "For your time with us, and for your care of the children. Is there anything else you think we ought to know?"

Re: Orphanage #1

[trigons_child]

Jenet shook her head. "I think we've gone over it all," she said. "I'll get all the information you need and send it on to Sidra before the end of the week. I'd say our most pressing needs are for repairs to the building so it's not so drafty, and blankets and mattresses."

"I will do all I can to help," Raven promised. "And as Dr. Lecter said, thank you for your care here. Too many children lost family in the war, and they need all the love and care they can get."