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[get_thebook]

I must express my deepest apologies for my absence from the greenhouses of late. Admittedly, I have been somewhat under the weather, and the flora tend to be sensitive to that -- not in the way that other people are, but if you are unhappy, they tend to be as well.

And so many disappearances! Is there anyone still working up there, or have I

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[young_idealist]

I think Dracula is still working up there. One of the new wardens, that girl Arkady, showed me flowers trimmed with claws.

[private]

Madame, I don't want to bring it up, because it is an emotional subject for me, but do you need help in there? I know Biff and Persephone are gone. I'm... reluctant to take up that kind of responsibility again, but I do like the plants. And my inmate is working there...

[Private]

[get_thebook]

I've been allowing other things to get in the way of my responsibilities, Monsieur St Just. It's a matter I'll simply have to soldier through.

[Private]

[young_idealist]

If you want me to hold a second key or just come in to help, I'd be happy to do so. Unofficially would make me more comfortable though.

[Private]

[get_thebook]

It seems to be in hand. Anytime you wish to come and join us in the gardens you are more than free to do so without obligation.

Private

[stopthat_destro]

...all right. When and where?

Private

[get_thebook]

My cabin. As soon as possible.

Private

[stopthat_destro]

Uh. Sure.

Private - Spam?

[get_thebook]

Kettle's boiling.

[can_has_vodka]

Hiiiii! [Bounce bounce bounce] May I help with harvest time while I'm waiting for an Inmate? I don't know you enough to help you find your smile, but I can at least do something about the plants.

[get_thebook]

...Certainly.

[can_has_vodka]

Yaay! I shall find a basket then.

[get_thebook]

A name would be good, too.

[hourglass_twin]

I don't technically work up there, but I've ensured the plants were tended to. I have a vested interest in their survival.

[get_thebook]

Thank you.

[championoftime]

Persephone said that she'd fortified the plants before she left- would you mind a little company when you went up to check?

[get_thebook]

Not at all, Doctor.

[Spam]?

[championoftime]

I'll be there shortly, then.

[Spam]

[get_thebook]

[Frances is outside her door already by the time the Doctor appears, already dressed for an 'outing' as she typically tends to be: a nice hat, long skirts, gloves, and her umbrella. She's actually straightening her gloves and locking her door just as he comes up.]