She tightens her lips at that last, but nods, holding the rat up in one hand and murmuring to it for a moment.
"Excuse me Beth, Spike," she says, each name accompanied by a quick nod, "But it seems I've some rather urgent affairs to attend to Below. Nothing terribly serious, Tom, but a few unhappy stockholders, if they have enough shares, cause problems for everyone."
She manages another smile at the House's new inhabitants.
"I am pleased to have you join us, though. New residents keep things lively."
And bring in business.
Then, having said her piece, Door turns and strides briskly out.
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Date: 2006-12-19 04:49 am (UTC)"Excuse me Beth, Spike," she says, each name accompanied by a quick nod, "But it seems I've some rather urgent affairs to attend to Below. Nothing terribly serious, Tom, but a few unhappy stockholders, if they have enough shares, cause problems for everyone."
She manages another smile at the House's new inhabitants.
"I am pleased to have you join us, though. New residents keep things lively."
And bring in business.
Then, having said her piece, Door turns and strides briskly out.