[She can't help but smile proudly then, modesty never really was her strong suit.] They do, don't they? It's certainly a nice thing to be able to have, too, after being torn away from the States so suddenly.

Oh nonsense. It's perfectly clear now that you were under the influence of something nasty. The more I hear about these curses, it seems like I'm going to have to start being lenient with people as a matter of course around here. And the name's Ruby.

Really? Because I was under the impression that it wouldn't be a welcome gesture.

That sounds just grand. I'd really appreciate it.