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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dr Simon" data-source="post: 4881918" data-attributes="member: 21938">The woman gives Jerrigan big hug."Oh, you lovely, lovely man," she says. "I knew you'd help. I'll take you to my cousin, then, she can tell you all about it." She frowns. "Or, well, my aunt'll probably do the talking, 'less y'can get Ceceli on her own, which I doubt, but nevermind, she can tell you anyway. Oh, my names Natalya, by the way, here, come on, I'll take you there!"Dromdal Manor is an old two-storey building with green shingle and a steep-pitched roof, set amidst a modest garden that has seen better days. The dark green shutters are all closed, and the exterior paint and plaster are peeling. "My aunt is quite old, and they don't have the servants any more to make the place look better," Natalya explains apologetically.Chipped marble steps flanked by stone lions lead up to a veranda that also follows round to the right of the house. Natalya walks up and knocks on the door, which is opened almost immediately by a frail old halfling."Ah, Barnsworth. It's me, Natalya. Is my aunt in?" asks Natalya.Barnsworth looks at her quizzically, then with a barely auible grunt and a wave of his hand he beckons you all in. "Barnsworth's been in the family a long time," says Natalya in a loud whisper, "My aunt won't get rid of him, despite the fact he's not much good for anything anymore. Poor Ceceli has to do most of the work around here now."</blockquote>