Simply Irresistible

"So, doing the pony rides, huh? Any chance we could talk you into doing the Robin Hood-esque costume again? It was really quite special- I think the kids would like it," Stephen said, trying to keep a straight face.
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Guy held the door open for Jon to get through with his overnight bag. The 'smart' glasses were good, but the shades of black and white they gave him were a little off and so Jon was a bit disoriented, though not too badly. Still, he was grateful for a chance to sit down, while Guy's promise of a 'cup of something and some cookies at his' was a minor godsend. With his bag safely stowed down beside his chair, Jon turned his head and looked at Guy over the top of his glasses, the myriad colors that blazed before his eyes almost blinding him. "I'm so happy to be home." he grinned. "Hospitals suck!"
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[Takes place not long after 'The Offer.]

( 'What's it like?' Jon asked, leaning forward in his seat. Color, I mean?' )

Michael,

This is proving to be far easier than I had anticipated, I must say. Much of the structuring for bringing together all the needed components for a successful carnival is contained in the folders HRH gave to me and I am following it, may I say, religiously. [A small joke]

The permits arrived today and all is well there. In addition I have been through the list of Palace-associates and some of the emails I sent out have already been answered in the affirmative. How is the list of preferred clientele coming along?

All the responses so far indicate great excitement and a lot of enthusiasm and I was forced to contact Billy down in the basement area prematurely, as donations of goods has started long before I thought it would. He has kindly set aside an empty storage room for us.

The Carnival Workers Association got back to me and the dates I proposed are fine with them. Set up of the rides over in the Royal Park will commence on schedule, three days prior to our date and, weather permitting, will be finished in plenty of time.

Security is also coming together, despite a fair amount of grumbling. Mr. Sutherland has been given the job of co-ordination, so if you have anything you need to talk to them about, he's the man to contact. He told me this morning that they have ordered seven more Insta-scans which will be installed on each entrance and exit, the flow of foot traffic around the grounds ensuring that all carnival guests will pass through the scanners multiple times. Can't be too careful.

That's all for this report. I'm hoping to get busy on creating an electronic sign-up sheet for staff and residents in the next few days and I'll be sure to let you know before I post it.

your servant,
Jon.