one - introductory prose

[amissbennet]

I am to understand that the writings here correspond to others in this county, and that by writing within I am also sharing my words with others. I dare say it brings to mind the sort of chance acquaintance that I might dream of and that my mother would find absolutely nonsensical. What better way to hear the news of town? And yet, also, what better way to be known by strangers and to chance that the wrong sort of person might come to know you? I feel as though I have inherited a small fortune, that so many people should know so much about me.

Though I have become somewhat acquainted with my residence here, I must admit that I had not expected to be aboard a ship such as this, or to find my room in such familiarity. I do hope you will forgive my candor. My name is Miss Elizabeth Bennet and I am quite at my leisure to meet any person who should desire to call upon me.

Comments

[ace-hits-daleks.livejournal.com]

You're... Blimey. We really do get all sorts, don't we?

I'm Ace. Welcome to the barge!

Just be careful of floods and ports and things... They're a nightmare.

[amissbennet.livejournal.com]

I apologize, Miss Ace. I have not the faintest idea of what you are speaking.

[ace-hits-daleks.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm...

It's like magic? Sometimes we land in strange places or... Get influenced to act in ways or say things.

[amissbennet.livejournal.com]

Certainly you cannot believe in such things. To wish for magic to be true is to wish for rain on a warm summer's day. There are certain things that, while perhaps entertaining as a child, cannot possibly be maintained into marriage. If you could perhaps defer your reference to some other manner of words, I might be able to understand what it is that you are trying to say.

Ace's common-as-muck mentality is a bit 0_0 at this, but it is amusing me!

[ace-hits-daleks.livejournal.com]

Look, love, it's...

I dunno' it's actual magic, but however it works, it's a bit weird - and usually, not for the best.

Just watch for anyone acting a bit out of sorts, is all. Even your best friend can turn into someone - or something - else, when that goes on.

[amissbennet.livejournal.com]

It is fortunate, then, that I have made no acquaintance here so captivating as to call them friend. I will certainly pay mind to your words and chance even to test them should the situation arise. Until that time, however, I trust that you will forgive me if I remain not entirely convinced.

[ace-hits-daleks.livejournal.com]

I bunch of us found ourselves sucked into childrens' books, in the last few days, for what it's worth.

You're right, though. It's probably better, that way.

[amissbennet.livejournal.com]

I find that a good book will always captive ones' attention entirely. I cannot see the harm or magic in that.

I hope I have not offended you.

[ace-hits-daleks.livejournal.com]

Oh, not like... I mean, actually becoming a part of the story.

I'd like to say it was all a dream, but a lot of us had the same thing going on.

Mind you, sometimes I wonder if all of this is just a dream... Maybe you are, too.

[amissbennet.livejournal.com]

I find such speculation to be idle notions that cannot hope to capture any clarity on any matters.

[ace-hits-daleks.livejournal.com]

You mean

Yeah, it's a bit of a laugh, ain't it?

[amissbennet.livejournal.com]

Indeed.