Stargirl Macbain's Page

Journal,

After a somewhat enlightening conversation with young Gil (who is now, evidently, apprenticed to Mr Underby) I decided I must have a frank discussion with he pale gent myself.

I was, naturally, hesitant to make my way across Clockhaven as the snow has fallen quite heavily there and it is rather slippery. However, I felt that action was needed so I made my way carefully to that grim man's cold corner of the world.

I tapped delicately on his door and, as is the custom among the civiliz… Continue

(Note left at the front desk of the Brunel)

Dear Mr Mornington,

I am sorry to spring this on you suddenly, but I'm afraid my uncle, Mr Jimmy Wigton the Third has fallen ill and, as he is a widower (and there are so very few women in my family), his son, Mr Jimmy Wigton the Fourth, has been sent to my care.

I merely wish you to know that if you see the boy coming and going from Room 4 that he is not a padfoot, merely family (which is often the same thing really...).

Sincerely,

Ms. Stargirl M… Continue

Journal,

Snow has officially fallen in New Babbage. The sights are now made new and charming in a very cold and slippery way. I have spent most days perched before the fires at the CocoJava sipping various hot drinks and chatting with the others who come in stomping the snow from their boots.

My brother has been keeping regular contact and I have spent many long afternoons copying out runes from books onto large sheets of clean paper and sending them back to him. His handwriting is horrible so… Continue

Miss Clara,

I could not help but notice that when last I saw you (which, I will admit, was several days ago by now I'm sure) you seemed a bit down. Although generally I do not concern myself with children, I will admit that I have been worried for you since that little fall you took. Perhaps you might meet me for cookies and milk?

Sincerely,

~S. Macbain

Dear Mara,

What a joy to receive your package and discover you are in such high spirits! I think a little wood lore certainly won't do the Urchins any harm and, actually, will probably do them some good. I've found what little I was taught has come in quite handy in the past.

I do appreciate your help in my little endevour. For now I am practicing that ill-used human ability: patience. I do realize you fae have it down quite "pat" (as I believe the Americans say) but it is difficult for me. I… Continue