Troubled Soul;

Indeed, you are quite right, there is one thing I like about it. It is merciful, in that it only contains thirty days instead of thirty-one.

... That wasn't what I had in mind but I suppose that's a good observation. I take it you'll use that against the half a dozen months that contain thirty-one days? 

Haven’t you? [she raises her brows questioningly] 

Of course not. No such creatures exist, except maybe in books. Are you telling me you've seen them?

Thank goodness the end of the month has arrived.

I'm sure there is more to April than the unfortunate weather and flies. There must be something you like about it.

Because I know the Fair Folk. And I’ve had my fair share of bad experiences with them. Admittedly, I’ve had great times with them, too, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re all manipulative and moody.

It seems like you know them very well - almost as if you've met them... Have you? 

Faeries are very tricky creatures. I suggest you stay away from them if you want to keep your head, mundie.

Is that so? I've always believed faeries are pleasant creatures and completely harmless. What makes you think differently?

Send her my best regards.

*she studies the girl's face and hesitates before replying, blood rushing to her cheeks and colouring it a shade of pink* I am doing what all strangers do when they are in new places. I am wandering.

Why did you leave Ireland? You’ve never heard of New York? [she smirks then mutters ‘mundane’ under her breath] Well, New York city is a city in the U.S.— I mean, America. It also happens to be where me and my family live. It is definitely not located in Yorkshire. L.A. is Los Angeles; another city in America. I can’t tell you much about it because I’ve never been to L.A.

My mother remarried. An Englishman of all people. So here I am. Is that so? I've heard plenty of America, but not its cities. U.S.; is that what people call it now? Oh? You've come from a far country then. What misfortune brought you to London? 

You were born on the wrong side of the planet, then. Ever thought of relocating? L.A.’s always sunny, I hear. I wouldn’t know for sure— I’ve never been. The weather in New York’s unpredictable, but definitely not as rainy as it is here.. 

I live in Ireland- I mean, I used to... There is the occasional shower and snow but nothing compared to this. I beg your pardon? New York? Is that in Yorkshire? And what is L.A.?

Looks like you’ll be staying indoors then. It doesn’t look like it’ll stop raining anytime soon.

I honestly don't understand how people can live in these conditions. 

Perhaps it’s best you keep it that way.

Thank you for those words of encouragement. Perhaps you should tell my mother that and make her see the light.

Oh! I, um... You must be very happy. 

And why has your last name changed, if I may ask?

Oh, where are my manners? I didn't tell you my last name. It's Dunne. Samantha Dunne. Are you sure that's your last name...? You don't seem very sure?