2 tales

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[Filter;]

[She doesn't think to use his last name to differentiate him from her husband, or the many other James' in the castle. It's pretty much second nature to use the childhood nickname that bugged him so much, and it bothers her, a little.

The memories are still fresh, and it's odd to think to miss the company of someone you never actually knew. It's the lamest opener on the planet, but she has to start somewhere]

Hello. I was hoping...That you had a moment to talk.

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[Henry;]

[The second filter is easier. She'd known him prior to this, and he was actually a part of her family. She only pauses a moment, because the nature of the discussion isn't one she's going to enjoy speaking about]

Hello, Henry. It's a little late, but would you like to see if your mother would let you out for an extra dessert? I'd like spend some time with you.

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