Post by wordy on Jul 31, 2011 19:26:48 GMT 10
Letters to Miss R A Oul
by Cassandra, ladyarianne, Lisafer, Rosie, and snowkab
Dear Miss R. A. Oul,
For a long time, I’ve had this friend who I liked. She didn’t notice me for many years, and now I’ve found the courage to … well, become more than just friends, and it’s great! Except I’ve been engaged to another woman since I was very young and though I hope that I will be able to get out of it, I don’t believe that I will. What should I do? Should I keep my relationship with my ‘friend’ or should I keep to my duty and marry this other woman?
A Redhead In Confusion.
Dear Redhead,
This is a pickle! You have to decide between your duty towards your people and your duty to your heart (if this ‘friend’ really is the one you love). I say think on whether you really love your ‘friend’ enough to break an engagement, for it well may be just a passing fancy? Remember nobody knows you as well as you do yourself.
--- Miss R .A. Oul
P.S. Stay out of my squire's tent!
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Miss R. A. Oul
When I was younger all I wanted to be was a mage. When my father decided to send me off to the palace I was devastated, until my
Respectfully,
The Other Purple Twin
Dear Other Purple Twin,
You’ve got everything you want but you’re alone--, well, I fear that’s merely the price of power for you! If you want friends who understand you I recommend actually talking to people. Try to get to know the others somewhat, and if that does not work then perhaps you need a companion... such as a dog or a cat with eyes the same colour as your own.
Love,
Miss R. A. Oul
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Miss R. A. Oul:
I'm having a rather... unusual problem. I was one of the most popular knights in Tortall up until recently, where I seem to have been upstaged by sparkly royals (living and dead), far too many blue-eyed pretty boys, and a hillman from the Provost's Guard. While I never let on that I liked the popularity, I find myself missing it now that I'm not top dog. How can I reclaim my position?
--Lonely In The Middle
Dear Lonely In The Middle,
Might I suggest examining yourself to see what those others have that you don't? If nothing is lacking, have no fear! These things go in cycles, and I'm certain you'll be back on top by the time winter rolls around.
Love,
Miss R. A. Oul
P.S. Just a tip you might want to keep in mind-- my squire (and myself) both miss your company. Come over sometime for dinner.
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Dear Miss R. A. Oul,
Through no machinations of my own, I've recently found that I am devilishly attractive to a certain subset of squires. While this isn't really a misfortune, it does leave me caught between two very tantalizing knights-in-training, each with their own special skills. What's a man to do?
Sincerely,
Still Got It
No one cares about your problems, Jon.
Hugs and Kisses,
Miss R. A. Oul
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Miss R. A. Oul,
The Dogs I work with, and really everyone I know, insist on giving me ridiculous nicknames. First it was Terrier and now it's Bloodhound. I'm a Dog, but this too much! How do I get them to stop with the names?
Sincerely,
Done With The Dog Jokes
Dear Done With The Dog Jokes,
Have you considered that this might not be such a bad thing? With all the nicknames going around, does everyone know your true name? If not, you could hide very easily. I can, though, sympathize with the problem. I have been given many utterly ridculous nicknames as well. I suggest giving the msot persistent person nickname. I suggest something like Flowering Buttercup.
Sincerely,
Miss R. A. Oul
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Miss R. A. Oul,
I've always been a friendly rival to another green mage, but he's never let me forget our tomato-growing contest. Lately, it seems to be about more than the tomatos. What am I missing?
-Prickly Disposition
Dear Prickly Disposition,
Do you have a romantic partner? If not, I'd say give this rival mage a go. He seems to be quite taken with you and is only trying to get your attention.
Sincerely,
Miss R. A. Oul
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Dear Miss R A Oul -
I've gone bad in my past, and I've tried to do the proper thing since. However, I find myself attracted to my work partner. I still love my man, but how can I tell him I might have two loves of my life?
- A dog with too many bones
A dog with too many bones,
Honesty is always the best policy. If I were you, I would sit your man down, and explain things to him before he finds out another way.
You should, however, be prepared for this to backfire. I heard of a man (feared by many) who decided to take this course of action, and expressed a preference for a certain blue-eyed sergeant. His wife gave up her job to tail them around the country. But you can't win all the battles...
- Miss R A Oul.
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Dear Miss R A Oul,
I've been having a small debate with my foster-siblings, and would like you to settle the score. They simply refuse to believe me when I say there is proper etiquette to consider when issuing invitations to an... elite and select romantic gathering, even if there are only four of you. Will you please explain that my invitations were appropriate?
Sincerely, Spinning in Circles.
Dear Spinning in Circles,
It is understandably difficult for me to judge how appropriate your invitations might have been without having received one myself. Perhaps you could remedy this?
Miss R A Oul.