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[get_thebook]

When you spend so much of your life guiding another hand at the pot, and then make the decision to step away and see if lumps start to form, a certain -- nervous energy bubbles up in a person. (If that's not taking the metaphor too far.) Having never been a mother but having always been an aunt, I really don't think it's an "empty nest" issue. When

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[thegooddrjones]

I'm sorry, I'm afraid I haven't heard of a Jet here yet, but our arrivals tend to happen in bunches, so perhaps she'll arrive soon. I'm Martha Jones, a warden and the head of the infirmary here. Welcome.

[get_thebook]

If you haven't heard of her then it's likely she hasn't come along. That's quite all right; I'm a patient woman.

It's good to meet you -- is it Dr. Jones?

[thegooddrjones]

Just Martha is fantastic.

[get_thebook]

All right, Martha. I am Frances Owens. ...Tell you what, when you get to know me you can decide what you want to call me.

[wandthief]

Ah, new arrivals...

Welcome. I am Gellert.

[get_thebook]

Thank you, Gellert.

My name is Frances Owens.

[wandthief]

Lovely to meet you. I'm sure others will answer your questions but if you do have some I would gladly answer.

[get_thebook]

Your name is interesting -- not one that's heard a lot. Where do you come from?

[written]

[young_idealist]

You have a sister, madame? I'm Armand St. Just, another warden here. Let me be one of the first to welcome you aboard.

You may not see me out and about for a day or so longer, because I've been... ill, but please feel free to visit the gardens in a few days, and I can show you around them.

[written]

[get_thebook]

I would appreciate that, and I wish you a speedy recovery.

I'm pleased to meet you, Armand St. Just. ...Though I suppose -- does this count as meeting or should I say instead that I'm pleased to make your correspondence?

[written]

[young_idealist]

For here, this is often as good as meeting, but as I said, I would be happy to meet you in person when I'm getting out more.

I supervise the gardens up on the top deck.

[written]

[get_thebook]

I'm well-attuned to green things myself. Marvelous garden at home; I already miss it.

[call_metrip]

Can't say that I have but I'll keep an ear open.

[get_thebook]

Thank you.

[bob_fraser_snr]

I'm afraid I haven't. Perhaps she'll arrive at a different time? As I understand it, the Barge time keeping doesn't seem particularly set with regards to the outside world.

[get_thebook]

That's what I've been led to believe.

[bob_fraser_snr]

I'm Bob Fraser. Welcome.

[get_thebook]

Frances Owens.