Catch up

[THALIA EILEEN NOTT]

Dear @laurieflint,

How are you, Andrea? I feel like I haven't seen you in ages, although that's mostly because I rush into the classes we share, and I have to run out of them in order to reach my next class. Now, this simply cannot do. What with going to Greece this summer with my family, we hardly had the time to hang out after Rome. And, Merlin, do I have an experience to tell you about Rome. Have you spoken to Rosalie, yet? Do I feel sorry for her. Thank Morgana for our parents, right? They know better than to try and put us in an arranged marriage. I'd sooner hex them. Let's meet up sometime, yeah? Feels weird not having you around.

Cheers, 

Thalia

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Dear THALIA EILEEN NOTT,

I'm doing alright, I suppose. How are you? I agree we haven't talked much since Rome. A lot of stuff has happened though. No, I haven't spoken with Rosalie. Is she okay? What's going on? 

As for arranged marriages, I wouldn't be so sure. My parents decided to go down that road, starting with my brother Brian. What if they try to put me in one next? Especially if they find out... Well, nevermind that. It's not important. 

But yes, we should meet up sometime soon. I miss you.

Andrea

[THALIA EILEEN NOTT]

Dear @laurieflint,

I've noticed a lot has gone down. Even in Rome, we didn't get to spend much time together. I'm very sorry I couldn't invite you to spend time with me in Greece. What with Katrina going, I spent most of my summer with the Zabini brothers instead of my own. Then, Scorpius had to go and bring Caesar, so there was that whole mess. I'm not sure. She's not telling me about it, so I had been hoping she told you. There's some sort of thing there, but Caesar won't tell me, either. Oh well; we'll find out in our own time.

With Brian? My, how lovely that's going to turn out. I can't see him ever agreeing to do such a thing. As for you, I doubt they would. You're so stubborn, Andrea. They know they'd have a fight on their hands if they did. And, you can always come live with me if they do, ha. Now, I know you. I've known you since we were born, so I know when something's going on with you. Spill or, so help me, I'll find a way to make you.

Cheers, 

Thalia

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Dear THALIA EILEEN NOTT

No need to apologize. It's not a big deal, really. Did you at least have fun while you were there? I really hope she's okay and she tells one of us what's going on soon. We're her friends. She should talk to us. Or at least you. I know I'm not the easiest person to talk to sometimes, but I'm working on it. With Jocelyn off somewhere and this new... thing that's going on, I think I'm learning to be myself and not care about everyone else. But, we'll see.

Yeah.. I know he's not happy, but I don't exactly know if he's really doing anything about it. He's always been Daddy's boy, so he might just be sucking it up. Really, I'm just staying out of it. You know I'm only close to Nicholas. I do feel bad for him though. And thank you. I'll definitely keep that in mind in case they try to pull one on me too. Which they might, like I said, if they find out. 

Look, if I tell you, you have to promise not to freak out, okay? 

Andrea

[THALIA EILEEN NOTT]

Dear @laurieflint,

Fun is a subjective term, I think. I spent most of my time with Darrius and Hector; so it’s pretty much like childhood where I’d just kind of follow along with what they were saying and try not to gape stupidly at how freaking gorgeous tiring they can be. As for Rosalie, well, she’s always done things differently from us. I’m sure that, when she feels ready, she will come to us and tell us what is wrong. She’s been that say since we were little – never really talking to us, only Montague.

Still, I think, whatever it was, it was his fault.

As for not being easy to talk to, pfft. I talk to you all the time, don’t I? If you had been a horrible person, I wouldn’t have continued on as your friend, silly girl. I think that it is a wonderful thing, what you’re doing. Is there any specific reason why, or did you just get tired of listening to what others would tell you?

I know, but it still surprises me. I think that there is a level in which you can still devote to your family. And, once you’ve passed that level, it becomes difficult to do anything they ask. I’m not one to talk, though, because I do everything Mother and Father expect of me and then some. To be fair, Cole set the standards pretty low. I think that, before they would try anything with you, they’d force Nicholas and Jocelyn into something. You’d be safe for a while.

Out of all of your friends, when have I been known as the one who freaks out? But, if it makes you feel better, I swear not to.

Cheers, 

Thalia