Dear Benjamin, I’m glad to hear that Barok is treating you well! I do hope you don’t mind my curiosity, but what do others think of your, uh, friendship with him? All the best, Ivy
Dearest Ivy,
Yes! Barok treats me incredibly well. I could never have imagined living in such luxury, he is the perfect gentleman. As for your question...
I am not entirely understanding why you are talking about our relationship in such a way. Why do you hesitate to call it a friendship? As for what others think of it, well... despite my love for my screwdrivers, it is hard for them to formulate an opinion that is not my own. I rarely speak to anyone else.
You have me worried now. Should I talk to someone? Who should I talk to? What should I say to them? What do I do? Do you think Enoch would know something about this? He seems intelligent...
Concerned, Benjamin Dobinbough
To Klimt, Did you have any hobbies? Something relaxing to help take the edge off of your more strenuous duties? Signed, Ivy
Dear Ivy,
Appropriate to your name, in life I deeply enjoyed gardening. I took over Rosie's garden after she passed, and it was rather important to me. Our favorite thing to do together was dig in the dirt, finding worms and roots and rocks. Covered in earth and mud, with the smell of peat rising... that was what we got in trouble for most.
In my adult life, I enjoyed venturing to a neighbouring town, to watch how the people there grew plants, milled flour, raised livestock, and created things out of the items they grew. I wanted nothing more than to join them.
I am now working on sowing seeds to grow.
Best, Klimt van Zieks
To Albert and/or Barok- Are you fond of desserts? If so, which ones? Signed, Ivy
Dear Ivy,
Can you believe! That there are some people who don't enjoy desserts? Preposterous! What could be more delicious than some sort of sweet treat?!
Since the dawn of humanity we've been searching out fruits for their incredible taste, and now there are some people who, when given the chance, turn down the opportunity to eat such things? Whenever I try to cook something it ends up horribly burnt, tasteless, terrible! And yet! Although Barok has people to cook for him, who do it well, who never burn anything, he turns it down! Cakes and pies, biscuits and jams, all sorts of flavored ices and small candies!
It baffles the mind! It boggles the brain! I must off to go take some desserts now, all this talk has upset me...
Signed, Albert Harebrayne
To Maria- What are your thoughts on pets? Have you ever had one? What kind of pet would you want to have if you could? Signed, Ivy
Ivy,
I find animals to be quite fascinating. They are the ideal companion, and can help quite a bit when trying to discover things about the human anatomy. Did you know that pigs have a remarkably similar...
I've gotten off track. I do that a bit. I'm working on it. I've been told that humans--people, that is--prefer when you stay on the one topic of conversation. It's difficult. This is another reason why animals are fascinating. As they do not understand you, they will not reprimand you for getting off topic. I find this to be quite noble of them.
And, yes. I have a lovely pet rat. She is lighter than even my hair.
Signed, Maria Goulloyne