003 Encryptions broken -dictated

[peggy_carter]

It seems, well it seems we're to be treated to a festive season of kissing. While this isn't horribly unpleasant I would advise you to avoid the sprigs if you have a chance.

I've been trying to map the areas I've seen them so far and will continue to do so.

[And there is a quick but neat sketch of the layout of the castle with little leaves drawn where she'd seen the mistletoe. Of course she is still walking and mapping so...who knows what or who she might run in to.]

Comments

[speak_and_listen]

Would it be possible for me to get a copy of that map when you're done? I've been trying to keep my distance as well.

[Because, hello, seventeen.]

[peggy_carter]

Absolutely, just mark the page and I'll add to it as I go. That should keep you updated.

[speak_and_listen]

I will do, thank you!

[lord_wizard]

How industrious of you, Maselle Carter.

[peggy_carter]

Well I have to do something productive or I'll go mad.

[lord_wizard]

While I understand the motivation, I am not sure an activity that amounts to the theoretical equivalent of herding cats.

[peggy_carter]

It's better than nothing at least.

[lord_wizard]

Better than attempting to set them all ablaze, at least. That never ends well.

[peggy_carter]

I'm sorry, did you say set cats on fire? What on Earth would be the purpose of that?

[lord_wizard]

[He laughs]

I was referring to the decorations. My apologies for mixing metaphors.

[peggy_carter]

Oh! Well that makes a great deal more sense, yes some of these would be better off burned though.

[lord_wizard]

I can't say I have ever tried it myself. Though I imagine it would make for a very romantic bonfire.

[peggy_carter]

They have a tendency to be romantic anyway.

[lord_wizard]

Precisely.

A word of advice, Miss Carter. Every once in awhile, you must embrace the madness.

[peggy_carter]

Even if I would rather not?

[lord_wizard]

It's that or risk madness yourself. There will be plenty of times when you have no choice in the matter. Taking a little agency when you have the ability can be helpful.

But it is only advice, and you are similarly free to ignore it.

[peggy_carter]

I've found those who ignore advice do so at their own peril, it's always good for something.

[lord_wizard]

I imagine that would be true. You know, I don't think I'm used to people being quite so reasonable about these things.

[peggy_carter]

Well here is to hoping I continually surprise.