Dizzy Land

Madam,

I am unaware of the term PPL'S, but you seem to have mistaken the Purpose of the gathering. We will likely not be discussing Hair. I thank you for your Interest, however.

Your servant,
J. Adams

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miho-ribbon.livejournal.com

Ppl's are like persons. It's when their is more than one person in a place. Like, doing more than one person's hair.

Also I don't know what kind of salon is not for hair but then I think I don't want to go n e wayz. Sry. Bye.

Have a nice day.
Luv,
Ribbon-chan

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Entirely unable to determine what Ribbon was saying, John didn't respond but made a note to ask Susan later.

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under-arrest-d.livejournal.com

There was something quite exciting in telling one of the Founding Father's about Independence Day. There was a moment where Leon wondered if telling would do more harm than good, and decided after a moment that Adams already should know about America's Independence.

They're decorating the park most likely for the Fourth of July, Independence Day. It's the day where America signed the Declaration of Independence. It's to celebrate our independence from Britian.

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Dear Sir,

The day we signed the Declaration is a national holiday?! Was that not the second of July? Are there any Traditional Observances?

I Apologize for my focus on unimportant detail, but the Remainder is difficult to Encompass at once. This requires further thought, but I Thank you for the information.

Your stunned and obedient,
J. Adams

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under-arrest-d.livejournal.com

John Adams,

Well, you would know better than I would. Still, we celebrate it on the fourth of July. Traditional Observances? Well, there's lots of fireworks. And there's parades and barbecues and stuff.

-Leon

He realized, somewhat embarrassed, that in his excitement he had forgotten to sign his name.

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I see fireworks! I see the pageant and
Pomp and parade
I hear the bells ringing out
I hear the cannons roar

They'd nearly been his last words back home. Apparently prophetic ones if this is how it turned out. John wondered if he had anything to do with the founding of the holiday. But that was confusing to think about. In the end, he wrote back simply.

Mr. Leon,

I thank you for the Information. I shall Endeavor to celebrate appropriately, if it isn't Presumptuous for one who was present at the signing.

Your humble servant,
J. Adams

((Damn! Why'd they block out my first 15 icons and not the last? I wanna use my "Through the Gloom" one... XP))

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kuchiki.livejournal.com

I wouldn't mind coming. ~~I might drag Ichigo along, too.~~

- Rukia Kuchiki

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Miss Kuchiki,

We'd be most Honored to have you attend. I look forward to Seeing you once again.

Your servant,
J. Adams

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Bernard pondered this for several hours, then decided that when you're invited to something by someone who capitalised words like it was the 18th century all over again, spoke like the Queen and had a suspiciously historical last name, you couldn't not go. Besides, it was better than standing in a mens' toilet, trying to dry off his cigarettes under a hand dryer.

~~will there be booze? Because it's not intellectual discussion without booze.~~

I'll come. Beats sitting on park benches and annoying the Dwarves, by a long shot. Not to mention I want to know if you speak like that too.

Bernard L. Black.

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Mr. Black,

I shall add you to our attending list and hope you find our Gathering sufficient for your Entertainment.

Should a man not write as he speaks and speak as he writes? To do otherwise would be a Falsehood.

Your servant,
J. Adams

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Mr Adams,

You'd think so, wouldn't you? I'm just struggling to imagine it at the minute. When are you from? Because I never thought anyone actually talked like a Jane Austen novel.

Bernard Black.

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Mr. Black,

I am Unfamiliar with your Miss Austen, but I left Philadelphia on the Evening of the first of July in the year 1776, mere hours before the Continental Congress voted for Independence from Britain. I am aware of the Events that transpired subsequently, so you needn't concern yourself that any Information you provide will change the course of History. I must Assume that at some point I return to fulfill my Duties as Signatory and President.

Perhaps the events of the Past and our place therein might be a suitable Topic for the salon.

Your humble and obedient,
J. Adams

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Mr Adams,

So you're that J. Adams? Ah, this would explain your ~~hilarious~~ version of English. Although I always thought we just made up that people spoke like you do. I am very interested to meet you now. Do you seriously mean 'humble and obedient'? Because I'm very flattered, but baffled as to where you got the impression I should be obeyed.

It'd be interesting, I'm sure. Except I'm sure my role in history consists of 'Annoyer of many, liked by few'.

Bernard Black

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Mr. Black,

I am John Adams. My son is John Quincy. I attended Harvard University in the 18th century to become an Attorney. If there's any other Criteria for the way I speak and write, I have not heard of it.

Humble and obedient is a politeness, sir, in an assumption that you deserve Respect. Kindly do not make me Reconsider.

Your servant,
Not your slave,
J. Adams

((Oh, thank you for giving John the opportunity to be snarky! He really is and yet he's never had the chance to do it in RP. :D))

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Mr Adams,

~~Quincy?! Poor kid.~~ There was never really a criteria. Which kind of makes it sound like you're applying for a loan, rather than how you speak. By all means, enjoy your Intriguing way of Capitalising words.

It wouldn't be a first, to be honest. Also, I'm not paying you, so you're not my servant either.

Bernard Black.

((welcome. Only Bernard would make fun of John Adams... XD))

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John,

I believe I've been remiss in thanking you for working out the salon. So -- thank you. Has there been any interest?

It seems I've a new charge to look after -- a little girl. I'm a little concerned as to how Calvin's going to handle it, so if I look a bit frayed, you'll know why.

Did you find out the meaning of all the banners and whatnot?

Yours,
Susan

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Dearest Susan,

Please accept my humble Apologies. I intended to speak to you much sooner on this subject, but I thought it better to wait until I had Information for you. As of yet, I have heard from Miss Kuchiki, Mr. Bernard Black, and a Mr. Strange, and Mr. Fell has offered the use of his home for the Salon. Six would appear to be a Reasonable number.

A small girl? Oh, my dear, you are certainly the most Generous, open-hearted, and fair of creatures. I can only hope she is less... Challenging than Master Calvin. If I may be of any Assistance with the children, please do not hesitate to let me know. If nothing else, perhaps I may Distract him for an afternoon while you tend to the young lady.

In fact, I did learn the meaning of the banners. A person who Declined to leave a name informed me that it is a Celebration called 'the Fourth of July, Independence Day'. It is apparently intended to mark the Occasion of our signing the Declaration of Independence and freeing ourselves from the Tyranny of Great Britain. A holiday based on such a thing as signing a document... it is difficult to accept. Once again I find myself longing for that Experience of signing. The records state that I did, do, will - sign, yet I, myself, have not done so. Had we known, Susan, could we have put our Names to such a paper? I know not.

And yet,
I am,
Always,
Yours,
John

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My dear John,

No apologies are necessary. It sounds like a fair complement of people you've gathered; I don't know Mr Strange, but the others are all right. Mr Black's a bit ... rough around the edges, but he seems to be an intelligent man.

It's far too good of you to offer to look after Calvin; I may very well take you up on that. He's at that age where girls are somewhat horrifying creatures, you know.

In the interim, I spoke to Cayce, and she explained the banners much as you've done. She also said something about car dealership sales, drinking beer, and eating grilled food, although what that has to do with a patriotic holiday, I'm not quite certain. I suppose it's because one has a day off or some such. I'm sorry, this must all be deeply odd to you. The phrase "unintended consequences" comes to mind, although I suppose there are worse.

as ever yours,
-Susan

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Lovely Susan,

Mr. Black is an Odious little man, and yet I find our Correspondence most refreshing. I cannot recall how long it has been since I have had an Opportunity to sharpen my wit on a gentleman so equipped to Endure it.

It is no Trouble to attend Master Calvin. I'm certain we'd each have an Informative afternoon. And I trust in Time he shall come to Appreciate the merits of girls...

I heard further from a Mr. Leon - I believe he was my original Communicant - and he mentioned fireworks, parades, and barbecues: oddly similar phrasing to something I said the evening before the Vote. It is all very strange, yet I am not Displeased. Rather more curious. I intend to be Vigilant while the banners hang and see what I can Observe.

Let me see you soon, Susan.

Yours,
John

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John,

Shall I come visit in the afternoon tomorrow? I think I might be able to arrange it.

-Susan

((That is to say, if the park should contrive anything specific to happen to commemorate the Fourth (fireworks, say) it would amuse me for Susan to be hanging about with John at the time. ^_^))

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Susan,

I should like that beyond Anything. And if you cannot find someone else to Mind the children, I would not be Adverse to seeing them as well.

Yours,
John

((We're debating it. We've never had anything point out one specific day before... That said, I really want to. :D Fair warning, though, I honestly don't know how much I'll be around tomorrow. School is closed, but I'm having a BBQ/Wii party and watching 1776, per tradition. I'll try, though!))

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((Oh, no problem; my availability is always weird and probably will be tomorrow too. We can always backdate if needed. ^_^))

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quite-ironical.livejournal.com

Sir,

I do not believe we have met, but the sort of Gathering you have suggested is indeed a welcome thought. Please count on my attendence.

Your humble servant,
Jonathan Strange

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