[ Valmont picks up the shoe, bewildered for a moment by its presence until he notices what's inside. He hadn't been expecting the Budegg, but Jeanne's letter confirms that its inclusion was intentional. Well, caring for her imaginary pet can't be much more difficult than caring for his own, which he's only been doing to stave off boredom and marvel at future technology, and not because he's grown emotionally attached to it in any way. Maybe he can figure out how to connect the two up and make them smooch. ]
Dear Jeanne:
Appreciated. If any of the items purchased with these coins appears to pertain to you, I shall inform you straightaway.
I hope you aren't suffering too badly in there. Goodness knows I am.
Sincerely, Valmont
[ There's a pause after he pushes that letter under the door. Then another sheet of paper is torn from the notepad, and another note, more hastily written, makes its way Jeanne's room: ]
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Dear Jeanne:
Appreciated. If any of the items purchased with these coins appears to pertain to you, I shall inform you straightaway.
I hope you aren't suffering too badly in there. Goodness knows I am.
Sincerely,
Valmont
[ There's a pause after he pushes that letter under the door. Then another sheet of paper is torn from the notepad, and another note, more hastily written, makes its way Jeanne's room: ]
I want to talk about the two of us.
[ is now the time... ]