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We met in Paris and from there we decided to travel. Landed in Dubai for the business convenience and the remarkable view. Who knows where we’ll travel next.

Yes well men can be incredibly stubborn and impossible to deal with. Trust me, I understand.

Is it awful that I'm jealous? We used to fantasize about Italy, but I never made it off the east coast. Until saltburnt.

It must be nice.

It isn’t always rainbows and sunshine. He and I have been together a long time - that comes with its own challenges.

I think you’ll get your Italy, Tim. Can’t imagine you won’t if you want it enough. It’s a hair better than England, let me tell
you that.

[ He'd spoken of a French lover before, but a different one, who he had to pretend he was serving. But this one, he's free to travel the world with, and has apparently been with for a long time...there's something weird about it, but what, he couldn't begin to guess. ]

How long?

I do want it. But at this point, I'd settle for any sights beyond the manor. Doesn't have to be that far. I'd like to visit Ireland.

I’ll have to do the math, but don’t tell Armand I didn’t have the number right away. Been long enough I think I’ve lost track and I don’t want him thinking I’ve gone and forgotten now. I hope you get to experience the same one day.

[ it’s easy to deflect, or try to, at least. to think he’s been with armand for seven decades, nearly eight. that they’ve been companions even when companionship felt like an impossible, dangerous, tenuous thing. and here they are. ]

Ireland? It’s lovely.

[ He can't possibly be old enough to have to do that much math... ]

Oh my God, Louis. You better figure it out before he asks you.

That's what I've heard. From grandparents. Lots of Laughlins over there still that I haven't met.

I'll figure it out when it matters. Thankfully, it's not exactly something you talk about often so I'm in the clear a little while longer.

Ah, of course. Laughlin. It would be an Irish name, wouldn't it?

It always matters. What if you have to make an introduction? Or a double date. Is that still something people do?

[ Louis please. ]

There’s some dispute from the Scots, apparently. But my family is, yeah.

Double dates still happen as far as I know. Haven't been on one myself in a long time. But thankfully I don't usually have to introduce my love with a timeline attached to his name.

[ oh, tim. ]

There's always some dispute from the Scots.

Guess you wouldn't need to if you've been together so long that you're not nervous. Or pretending at modesty.

They've got a right to. Somewhat related, do you think the Balfours will be offended if I dress up as George Washington? Are British people still mad about it?

Mm, no real pretending, anyway. But sometimes it's fun to playact at it. Keep life a little entertaining.

George Washington? I don't think the British care much about our independence considering the state of things. They got their own problems to worry about.

That sounds really sweet.

Good. I just don't want to give them an excuse to lash out at me.

It's something. We're going as a set to the party.

Marie Antoinette, I think, for me. We'll see what he chooses. So if anyone gives you trouble, you find me.

Didn't think I'd ever be turning to Marie Antoinette for protection, but I will if I need to.

There's a first time for everything.

Try not to fret too much and enjoy yourself.

I will! I can tell you that he's not planning on unleashing any monsters or serving cake made from people. It should be a normal party, for once.

I'll send him my appreciate then in spades. A costume dinner party with no strings? Impressive.

I think impressing the Balfours is the string. So behave yourself.

And you as well, Mr. President.😉

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