Dear Laura,
I try to be a helpful Norn. I listen to the woes of other Norns' hearts, pick up the little ones when they fall over, and occasionally make tea, even. I'm finding that other Norns are starting to get so used to this behaviour that they make up stories to tell me, trip over on purpose, and tap their cups with their teaspoons!!! I'm feeling overworked and frazzled. What should I do?
- Not Laura
Dear Not Laura,
Somehow this feels oddly familiar... Are you sure your name isn?t Laura? If you want a well deserved break, why don't you come and assist me? Leave those other Norns to sort out their own problems for a while. I could always do with some more skilled tea makers for when I get thirsty replying to questions, plus you can rely on me not to tap any cups with teaspoons! It would be fun; I?d pay you handsomely in carrots and when the working day is done, we could sit together and compare stories about this most tiring profession.
Write back and let me know what you think of the idea, I look forward to hearing from you.
- Laura