Order Only private message to Alice

[alt_severus]

I have leflleft yo u a hanqover potion in the kitohen for lonorow tomorrow morning. I must apoloqise for my dieadful display.

thanh you for listeninq

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[alt_alice]

apreciate the care with the lock love

Lord I could use a spliff.

no need for apolgies but the potion is a lovely thought.

Do us a favour and don't stay up to much later, please. Sleep is rather nice, I've heard.

[alt_severus]

ys it is. wish I could do it more

I will no doult be mortifid tomorrow but for now it is quite nice to not care.

[alt_severus]

As predicted, the embarrassment is far worse today than the hangover, and at least the hangover can be treated with a potion.

You have my utmost apologies for my shameful display of emotion and drunkenness both; I prefer not to indulge in either.

I cannot remember much past the point at which I reached Lily's death my unlamented departure from the Dark Lord's service. If I have cause to apologise for anything additional, kindly inform me.

[alt_alice]

Oh, Severus.

That's what friends do.

You did nothing that requires an apology. Believe me. Sharing a heavy load with someone who's willing to bear it is not something to be ashamed of. I'm glad we talked. I very much hope you don't regret it.

And I'll keep my promise to hold what we talked about in strictest confidence.

[alt_severus]

I suppose I am too accustomed to keeping my cards close to my chest.

[alt_alice]

Which is quite understandable.

I respect you just as much today as I did Monday morning, Severus.

If not more.

I know such statements make you uncomfortable, but it is the truth.

[alt_severus]

There is nothing I can conceivably say to that, so instead I shall simply be grateful and move on.

I have faith in, and appreciate, your discretion.