Private Message to Amara Mitiku
Aug. 12th, 2015 05:00 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_blaiseSo you know, Mother, the reception yesterday was quite interesting. We've been invited to join in a Protectorate initiative to put New London back to rights and to ensure its security in these days when the Phoenixes continue causing so much consternation.
Basically, it boils down to noblesse oblige, and naturally one does what's needed.
So far, that's consisted of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and an hour's small talk with a roomful of people--not only my set, but we were certainly all out for it--followed by respectful attention to an explanation of the new organisation, its mission and structure. As expected, we've been assured that quality will take top spots. In fact, I was assured that my CCF training will mean a commission at advanced rank.
That was it, apart from signing--a loyalty oath and the commitment forms.
Tomorrow, first thing, Susan and I are to go receive our commissions and first orders, and then be fitted for uniforms.
It would be a kindness, Mother, if you would invite Susan for luncheon following. I'm certain she'll be free by noon, and I've an idea I may need to do a bit of unofficial work to establish rapport... and other necessary things. In any event, she's been so wet recently, it's a strain to keep up appearances. As you're the one who thinks it necessary to make a show of things with this marriage, the least you can do is entertain her for the odd lunch.
My thanks.
Basically, it boils down to noblesse oblige, and naturally one does what's needed.
So far, that's consisted of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and an hour's small talk with a roomful of people--not only my set, but we were certainly all out for it--followed by respectful attention to an explanation of the new organisation, its mission and structure. As expected, we've been assured that quality will take top spots. In fact, I was assured that my CCF training will mean a commission at advanced rank.
That was it, apart from signing--a loyalty oath and the commitment forms.
Tomorrow, first thing, Susan and I are to go receive our commissions and first orders, and then be fitted for uniforms.
It would be a kindness, Mother, if you would invite Susan for luncheon following. I'm certain she'll be free by noon, and I've an idea I may need to do a bit of unofficial work to establish rapport... and other necessary things. In any event, she's been so wet recently, it's a strain to keep up appearances. As you're the one who thinks it necessary to make a show of things with this marriage, the least you can do is entertain her for the odd lunch.
My thanks.
