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The Park, Sunday Afternoon, The Grand Tea

Mina Harker wasn't particularly fond of children. However, given the alternatives, it seemed a great idea to put them through a bit of culture. Her equal partner in all of this was, of course, the most proper lady she knew of in town: Miss Elizabeth Bennet.

Together, they organized the tables (with extra tiny chairs not just for the children, but if any of the young ones had brought along Mr. Bear to enjoy the event), the tea (of all sorts), and the assorted other bits (scones, crumpets, jam, little cucumber sandwiches and the like).

They also had some rather cheap (they were messy child types, so it made sense not to make them too extravagant) gloves for the little girls, so that they could enjoy the tea properly.

If anyone acted up too much, well, there was Mina Harker on the premises.

[ooc: Up early for Slowplay and wacky justice. Ms. Bennet's involvement with player permission. ~~Hold up for OCD.~~ Open for your tea needs!]

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"Without propriety, we are doomed to being mere animals," Mina said.

"Behaving according to the cultural norms doesn't differentiate between human and animal. Using our will to follow or transcend does."

Leto was quite pleased to have found someone how did not back away from a discussion with him.

"And is not behaving properly an exercise of restraint and will?" Mina said.

"It can be, but it can just as well be flock mentality," Leto replied. "Behaving according to cultural norms is usually an unconscious decision, and ensures you are not ostracised from society."

"But adhering to rules which require one to behave with dignity, flock mentality or no, does that not elevate one beyond mere feral beasts?" Mina said.

"To be human rather than animal requires you to act beyond those rules, to see when they no longer fit their purpose."

"There is never a time when acting with dignity and respect no longer fit a purpose," Mina said.

"It depends on your definition of those words," Leto replied.

"I will not argue against the need for society to free itself from the shackles of terrible, thoughtless rules," Mina said. "For it must, for the good of the people."

"There we agree," Leto said with a smile.

"I come from a time that ignores the achievements of women," Mina said. "I find this time much more supportive."

"Only fools underestimate women," Leto replied. "But it has been a common occurrence through history. I take it you have personal experience of achievements being ignored?"

"Some, yes," Mina said. "I mainly experienced closed doors, fields of study that were not for womanly hands. Rubbish, really."

"What do you study?" Leto asked, with interest. "Does your husband object?"

"My husband is dead," Mina said. "However, I was a chemical scientist, in my time."

"And now?" Leto asked. "I am sorry about your husband. Will you marry again?"

"Now, I find myself searching for a new field," Mina said. "Many of the principles I learned are now outdated. I work as a nurse, but I do not believe I will make a living out of the medical field."

"As for marriage, I find it unlikely, to the point of saying it shall not happen."

"Then I hope you find one," Leto smiled. "A new field again, not a husband."

[Sorry, I thought I had replied!]

"Thank you," Mina said. "I have to say, I find your conversation quite pleasant and stimulating."

He smiled, sincerely pleased. It was rare that someone told him that. "Likewise. I hope we will meet again."

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