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[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Well, it wouldn’t have done her any harm to have told me…

"Today's schedule; take note, please."

Greetings, my name is Hester Leggatt, and I work within the confines of the British Secret Service's typing pool.

Given the other girls have been making noise about using this website to answer any questions people may have, I presumed it would do me no harm to sign myself up as well.

And so, here I am. Ask away, agents.

—Hester.

[ooc: hey! i'm river, you might know me from @mistressneo! this is my first time doing one of these ever and i have no idea how any of this stuff works so pls be nice to me thx xx]

[and shoutout to @submarinecar for inspiring me to make this! love you too xoxo]

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Oh, I have very much seen this, Montagu.

And don’t act like it wasn’t glaringly obvious to the rest of us anyhow…

I'm at a point in my life where people can say "Oh, you're friends with Monty? Ew, f*ck him," and I can say "I did," with a smile on my face.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Well then, I can't say I have any issues with it going ahead.

Hester… did you perhaps put something on my calendar for tomorrow evening?

-@colonelbevansir

…I don’t recall putting anything down…

Although, not that I put it there, would you tell me if you are available for it?

So I can…remove it, if not.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Hester… did you perhaps put something on my calendar for tomorrow evening?

-@colonelbevansir

…I don’t recall putting anything down…

Although, not that I put it there, would you tell me if you are available for it?

So I can…remove it, if not.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Mr Montagu; good to see you too.

The bridge has been fine, thank you – I’ve been meaning spare a minute to give Jean a few lessons, since I believe she’d enjoy a game like that, but she never seems to have the time.

"Today's schedule; take note, please."

Greetings, my name is Hester Leggatt, and I work within the confines of the British Secret Service's typing pool.

Given the other girls have been making noise about using this website to answer any questions people may have, I presumed it would do me no harm to sign myself up as well.

And so, here I am. Ask away, agents.

—Hester.

[ooc: hey! i'm river, you might know me from @mistressneo! this is my first time doing one of these ever and i have no idea how any of this stuff works so pls be nice to me thx xx]

[and shoutout to @submarinecar for inspiring me to make this! love you too xoxo]

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Are you annoyed when Colonel Bevan is supremely uncreative and can’t use a simile to save his life? Because it annoys me. Why does he need to take everything so literally?

I wouldn’t say it annoys me - I do understand it can be difficult for some people to grasp - but I wouldn’t complain if he began frequenting more…flowery language now and again. It wouldn’t do him any harm, after all.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Miss Leggatt? I am aware that you have been wooed before, and I think I have been too. I'm not quite sure what to do, so can you help me?

-@charles-cholmondeley

Oh, well, I wouldn't say I have all that much experience being wooed, but I do have a couple of things I'd be willing to share;

First, it's important to establish whether or not you are...enticed by it. Do you enjoy it? Do you want them to stop? What are you getting from it? And so on, you get the gist.

Then, decide what to do about it. Keep it a secret? Wait for it to just fade into the distance? Or tell them how you feel, in an attempt to pursue it? Either way, it's up to you to watch the situation develop from there; you are in control, remember.

However, I will add, if this is a situation on MI5 grounds, it is beyond necessary that you both remain strictly professional with one another at all times, and don't let this seep into your work ethics. You still have a job to do, remember!

Don't let it get to you, Cholmondeley, nobody said these things would ever be easy.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

I mizz my huzbund. Olivar was huss nme. We meht 4 yearss aho, af a dinnar parte. We gor divurced last munf. I liyk playingh pool wiv u Hettee coz ur good

SUZNANNGOYGINS

[Finally wrote this, fully forgot abt sue! My apologises hester]

...oh yes, you did have a husband, didn't you?

Well, I'm sure he won't be the only one; you'll find someone else with time.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Dear Miss Leggatt,

This may be ill-advised, but I need you to know that you will be remembered and celebrated in the future.

It's a little complicated how that happens, so I won't go into detail, but please know that your story and strength will touch thousands, if not millions, of hearts.

You truly are a timeless inspiration.

P.S. - You finally got your plaque. And yes, it is gold.

Well…that is very kind of you.

While I have my questions about how you could possibly know any of this, I will say the fact you chose to tell me of all people is, frankly, honouring.

Thank you, futuristic messenger person.

And what’s this I hear about a plaque? Is there something for Jean as well?

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Bot i woz bęeing a bih n i shud sae sorre. U r nut pafetic ore sadh, howuh atoub we play bredge? I'lllllĺ ley you go thirst?

I miss my x huzband

I appreciate your apologies, I really do, but I insist you sober up before we dare touch a deck of cards together.

For your own good, I promise.

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Heter legeaaat. I apologize for beeing a bih bitch to u, i was being rude and a kunt. I didn mesn whaat i said aboutt yous being patetic. I hope you nd jhonnhy have good lyfe.

Love u

Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sasuan ogings

[PLEASE FUCKING WORK THIS TIME]

…you ought not to send messages to people while so inebriated. You will almost always regret it once you have sobered up.

Trust me, I’ve dealt with the Naval Intelligence’s Lieutenant Commander moping over his “Charlie” enough times to know this sort of thing never ends well.

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Miss Leggatt,

Do you have any advice, secretary to secretary? I seem to consistently lose my files and itemise them "incorrectly" according to my colleagues.

Also, would you care to join me for a game of dominoes in the break room some time? I would offer bridge - which I've heard you're very fond of - but, unfortunately, I cannot play.

- O. G

In terms of keeping track of your various files, I would certainly recommend investing in a record of some kind; a list or piece of paper with the last place you stored them written in a script you can read quickly, so that you always have something to refer to when you find yourself getting confused.

And when it comes to incorrectly sorting things, I can promise you will improve with time. Our filing system can be tricky to wrap one’s head around – I know it took me a few long years to finally get the gist – but once you have it should be entirely smooth sailing.

Also, I would love to take you up on that offer! Do tell me when you are available, and I shall see what I can do.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

You know what you are Hester? You're nothing but a sad, lonely, pathetic bitch! You can take your cards and shove them where the sun don't shine!

Ps. I know about you and Johnny, the way you fawn about him is actually quite sad.

Susan Goggins.

There is no need for such language, Sue – having to resort to such profanity tends to mean you’ve lost!

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Supprised that Johnny fellows still around. Must be a stronger willed person than myself, yanno Hester if you replaced your brains for dynamite you wouldnt have enough to blow up an outhouse.

xx

S.G - ♣️

I must say there is no need to drag Johnny into this; he has absolutely no correlation!

And while my mind may not be able to implode an anthill, I doubt yours could blow a hole through a sheet of paper if you’re scraping the bottom of the barrel for retorts.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

Correct me if i am wrong here but i believe you wear glasses. My eyesight (and apparently memory) are in top shape, i know you're getting older but you need to remember these things Hester.

xxx

S.G - ♣️

My memory is perfectly fine, thank you! There’s no need for such backhanded remarks.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

So do i, i see a woman whos preparing to fail yet another game of bridge.

S.G - ♣️

Oh do you? Well, perhaps your glasses could do with a wipe then, as I feel your judgement may be slightly clouded.

[hesterwhoservedhernation]

My house, 7pm, Tonight. Bring a friend (if you wish).

S.G - ♣️

Oh I see how it is.