love set you going like a fat gold watch (open)

[higginbottom]

Esther is being entrepreneurial. In fact, she has set up a small booth in the Mansion foyer with a sign that reads:

Let Me Write You a Poem (Or Equivalent Prose)

Of course, she hasn't had any takers yet, so she's feeling a little discouraged. But no matter! The point is, she's there, sitting and looking very prim and proper.




Looks can be deceiving, though she herself may not realize that yet.

Comments

[higginbottom]

"Hm." Esther considers this. "I like cinnamon and nutmeg, so I think I could do that."

She pauses a moment.

"Do you think fresh air could help, too? I'm asking because I tend to stay indoors writing."

[thepurpledanger]

"In summer--but in winter, it might make you worse. You need to stay warm, especially because you get cold easily." Gu Xiang tilts her head, then abruptly ducks a bow. "My name's Gu Xiang. What's yours?"

[higginbottom]

"I'm Esther Greenwood," she replies. "It's nice to meet you."