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alt_luciusConfirming to-morrow's arrangements.
Rousseau and Propopov have settled in comfortably; Narcissa's been a marvel this week-end, must say, with them and their wives. Propopov is still focused on the Cup, of course, and full of demands regarding when the Bulgarian team may have access to the stadium for practice sessions. (Could have had more tact than to mention it prominently in front of Rousseau, who is, I believe, still smarting that France was eliminated in the quarter-finals.)
Weasley received the owls from your offices regarding the agenda of meetings for the week. May have to change if Propopov insists on attending the side's arrival, as I suspect he shall.
Dominic, you'll still be available to accompany Rousseau on his tour of New London? Heard from Pontner to confirm he and his wife shall conduct Propopov's delegation. Press are arranged, as well? Would re-arrange calendar if necessary but seem to recall Amanda, Froissart and the boy are arriving sometime in that window. To say nothing of sparing Narcissa yet another day playing hostess.
You'll not believe it - perhaps you will, at that - but Rousseau brought up an age restriction again. Best adjust the meeting agenda to include thirty minutes to explain - again - the unlikelihood of an underage wizard being selected. Was tempted to invite him to restrict his numbers accordingly but stopped myself at the last moment. No need to open that phial of poison again!
Must return in a few moments. Needed a brief respite and this provided the perfect excuse.
Rousseau and Propopov have settled in comfortably; Narcissa's been a marvel this week-end, must say, with them and their wives. Propopov is still focused on the Cup, of course, and full of demands regarding when the Bulgarian team may have access to the stadium for practice sessions. (Could have had more tact than to mention it prominently in front of Rousseau, who is, I believe, still smarting that France was eliminated in the quarter-finals.)
Weasley received the owls from your offices regarding the agenda of meetings for the week. May have to change if Propopov insists on attending the side's arrival, as I suspect he shall.
Dominic, you'll still be available to accompany Rousseau on his tour of New London? Heard from Pontner to confirm he and his wife shall conduct Propopov's delegation. Press are arranged, as well? Would re-arrange calendar if necessary but seem to recall Amanda, Froissart and the boy are arriving sometime in that window. To say nothing of sparing Narcissa yet another day playing hostess.
You'll not believe it - perhaps you will, at that - but Rousseau brought up an age restriction again. Best adjust the meeting agenda to include thirty minutes to explain - again - the unlikelihood of an underage wizard being selected. Was tempted to invite him to restrict his numbers accordingly but stopped myself at the last moment. No need to open that phial of poison again!
Must return in a few moments. Needed a brief respite and this provided the perfect excuse.
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Date: 2011-08-22 12:43 am (UTC)As to her lodging, that is another matter as-yet unresolved to my satisfaction. Or hers. I had hoped to install her at Dunrobin Castle for its proximity to the school. She of course has her heart set on Mellerstain House, for reasons passing understanding. And Munroe refuses to budge, despite what was quite a generous offer.
Thankfully she does not need to be settled this coming week. I've another meeting with Munroe after the World Cup which I anticipate will yield ... better results.
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Date: 2011-08-22 02:11 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-08-22 02:21 am (UTC)Should have been much easier had he not provided so large a contribution to the Scottish highland camps - nor were he not so loyal a proponent of the Repopulation Rewards - but as you yourself have said, we can hardly bend the rules when we are the ones setting them. More's the pity.
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Date: 2011-08-22 02:29 am (UTC)Best of luck with your rhetorical strategies, Lucius! I'm sure you'll find a way to persuade him.
How many children does he have? He's probably reluctant to give it up because of the hassle of relocating a large brood. Perhaps if you offer up a location with ponies for all the young ones -- taking care that the eldest girl hears you make the offer -- she'll manage her father for you. Should more reasoned options fail, at any rate.
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Date: 2011-08-22 02:37 am (UTC)The longer he rebuffs the offer, the less he is likely to get from me. Am confident the usual methods shall prevail. Eventually.
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Date: 2011-08-22 05:08 am (UTC)Ponies are cheaper than mudbloods, and single-minded horse-mad girl children are the most effective persuaders yet invented (for this sort of affair, at any rate). I'm sure you'll be successful in the end. The only question is whether you'll be successful before your sister arrives from France.