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It's necessary to make this as easy as possible. Her job alone will not cover the costs of two children as well as a business degree. And she would likely find herself having to give up her dream of bettering herself simply so that she could provide for her family.

[ There's only a brief pause before he offers. ]

It would be a simple matter for me to provide the funds for her to both finish her degree as well as to supplement her income should that be something you wish. The donations could come monthly in your name, and you should be the one to deliver them in person that way you would be able to see how she and her family are faring.

Enchantments? One young man comes to mind. I'm not certain of the broad scope of his powers, but he did give me an enchanted item capable of detecting magic. So this may very well be within his capabilities.

Are you familiar with Joseph Kavinsky?

[ The returned letter arrives via mockingbird express. How and where that mockigbird finds Kaneki, well, it's probably been scouting and searching for him since Baelish tasked it to find him. But the letter itself is sealed with a wax mockingbird sigil. ]

Kaneki,

Thank you for your very thoughtful gift. My lady and I enjoyed it quite a bit. It's always a unique experience to taste the wines of other cultures.

I wish you a wonderful New Year as well. And if there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
Lord Petyr Baelish

I am! I wouldn't call him a friend, but we're definitely acquainted. I know his tastes as well.

[ DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ]

Still, I'd appreciate it if you still kept an eye out. It might be best if I deal with someone who I don't have history with.

[ aka someone who doesn't know about Dorian...because he is straight up thinking of using the remove impurities item on his portrait, king of bad ideas over here. ]

A simple matter.

[ Thoughtful, rather than cynical. Daenerys isn't a stranger to the object of money, and being without it, even if she hasn't quite experienced what would now constitute as the standard day-to-day challenges so much as she hasn't, in the past, been able to fund a military campaign.

Being in some form of debt to Baelish isn't her favourite, but it is what it is. All things can be turned into advantage, and beyond that, her first pressing matter is the family made fewer. ]

Then the offer shall be made. [ A beat, then; ] You know I would not ask this of you lightly, nor do I consider your resources at my disposal. If there is a way in which I can return this favour, I will find it.

I know, Your Grace. I would say there is no debt to be paid, but I have a feeling coming from the world we do you may find that more suspect than generous.

[ Good ol' Westeros where you could never trust kindness. Ever. ]

I plan to create a large and expansive library within Maurtia Falls. I believe in a city full of crime, educational failings, and people who have failed to earn even their most basic of diplomas -- this lack of knowledge is detrimental and even crippling to the lives and careers many could have. I would ask only for your support in this -- whether it be to spread the word, help bring in donations, or even to volunteer your time reading to children once the project has been completed.

A task that may prove far more difficult than not. You're everywhere, Dorian.

I didn't say they didn't have to RECOGNIZE me. Just that we don't have history.

[ Delivery! In burgundy red wrapping paper with a deep green bow, a new calendar, with handwritten explanations of the holidays again, just in case, and a card that just explains the seasonal holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, etc. ]

Again I state: a task that may prove far more difficult than not. You have a lot of history with a lot of different imPorts.

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What can I say, I'm a storied institution!

But I will keep an eye out for someone who may be able to complete this task. The porter should be activating this month again, and that will bring in a whole new breed of imPorts. Perhaps one will be among their masses.

[ Next year Baelish will know more to be able to get presents for people in return. But this year, he's surprised by the fact that people are actually buying things for him and is uncertain what the appropriate response is. Does he get them a gift back? It would be after Christmas. And Julian might not appreciate something belated. So, instead, Julian gets a mockingbird delivered 'thank you' card. ]

Mr. Day,

Thank you for your thoughtful gift. The maps are quite unique and interesting to behold each month. And as always, your explanations are incredibly helpful. Now that the year is almost to a close, this is exactly what I needed.

Sincerely,
Lord Baelish

[ And he's actually being pretty genuine in this. Baelish had a bit of concern when he saw Julian's first calendar was almost at its end and thought he'd have to go into the next year blind. (Can't remember ALL of those holidays). Good thing Calendar Man's got his back! ]

[ There's nothing much to say about this first part. He's right.

There's plenty to say about the next, but Daenerys has to absorb this information first. Fortunately, it takes Baelish a little time to explain it and make his suggestions. It's equal parts the words and manner of a politician as it is good news of a good deed.

One she would even want to be involved in, debt aside. ]

A worthy undertaking, [ doesn't even have any vinegar in it. ] And you have my support throughout.

Here's hoping. New people are always so easy to lie to and corrupt.

This is why I enjoy you. Never change, my friend. Never change.

I couldn't even if I wished to.

[ That is....far from the snarky and typically self-inflating remarks he normally gets from Dorian Gray. ]

Is something troubling you, my friend?

I greatly appreciate it, Your Grace.

[ Knowledge is power. And Petyr very much plans on making Maurtia Falls a hub for knowledge. ]

I've no illusions that we will be in this world permanently. But I do believe we can make permanent changes here that can improve the lives of those who will have this world for the rest of theirs.

I'm fine. I'm afraid I've simply been left alone with my thoughts for far too long.

[ because spoiler alert, Baelish. For all of Dorian's bluster and fluster and big talk? Recently reacquiring his soul has put all his sins and all his failings back in his mind in SHARP detail. ]

[ He had noticed that Dorian seems to be alone in the Vegas picture he had sent, it's true. But he won't question about Tobias's status in case that is a sore subject. ]

Well, idle thoughts are sometimes our worst enemies. Fortunately you're in a place that allows for the best of distractions. And if you need company...

[ Petyr is kind of offering. He'll be there, pal. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas....and it's totally his kind of place that he has yet to visit. ]

I do have company. The problem is, Vegas isn't much of his style.

[ he dragged Shade along. It is 100% apparent to anybody who knows Shade that holy shit, Shade is gonna HATE Vegas. ]

The problem with company is that it's not all the time. There are always those little moments where we're left alone with our thoughts, no matter what.

[ Wow. Maybe just a tiny bit jealous that he wasn't the first choice. (Why will no one ever choose him???) ]

Well, it COULD be all the time, but I've a feeling that may drive you more crazy than not.

But if there is anything on your mind or you do feel like escaping it, you know you can reach me at any point -- day or night. When will you be returning?

[ YOU HAVE HAEN, SPEND THE NEW YEAR WITH HAEN ]

I shall keep that in mind. I guarantee you I'll need a distraction sooner rather than later.

[ It's not fun when they WANT to spend time with him! He likes his ladies hard to get. ]

Do take care of yourself, Dorian. I shall hopefully have a list of names for you of magic users who can do as you asked when you return.

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