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[therealpm]

I am not certain that Adonis is entirely right in the head. Moving an elected House of Lords away from Britain's legal, financial and cultural capital will simply serve to nullify any influence it may gain by being democratically elected and will only serve to contribute to the elected dictatorship of the commons.

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[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

As fascinating as your insight is, you can hardly be relied upon to be an impartial analyst, can you now, Peter?

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

I'll thank you to refer to me as 'Lord Mandelson', during this debate, just to be certain that all interests are properly and thoroughly declared.

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

...I'm afraid I shall have to decline that request, Benji.

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

Most uncalled for.

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

Well if you will insist on being ridiculous then it is only right that you should have an equally silly nickname.

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

I was merely attempting to bring greater honesty and transparency to the debate. I understand that these are difficult concepts for a Tory to grasp, but I have faith that, given time, you will manage.

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

Impartial Speaker.

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

Impartia-

*voice dissolves into chuckles*

[hon-rees-mogg.livejournal.com]

Perhaps if Adonis could be persuaded to make a pitch for God's Own County as the new home for the (putative) elected House of Lords, I myself might be induced to vote in favour of the motion.

I would suggest Wells which, as a cathedral city, has a claim to seniority as well as being a pace in which I might be taking a personal interest, come 2015. http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2012/jacob-rees-mogg-17-03-12.php

I'm glad that you both clearly enjoyed the port.

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

The port was exceedingly well received, thank you.

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

*The phone in John's pocket buzzes for a 5th time. Without thinking, John groggily reaches into his pocket and declines the call. He then tries to roll over but is met with a pair of feet and the edge of the sofa. Peter - apparently still sleeping - kicks John in the face. John yells out, in pain*

Ow!

*John sits up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, and pulls his phone out of his pocket to check the time. He discovers that he has 3 missed calls and 2 texts from his wife. He reads the messages.*

Merlin's beard!

*He tries to make a dash for the fireplace to get home, but is still tangled in the blankets. As a result, both he and Peter end up falling off the sofa and onto the floor*

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

Wssfgl.

...fneh?

*blinks, rubs eyes and then blinks again*

...John, go and make some tea.

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

*John tries to disentangle himself from the blankets*

I can't, Peter - I have to get back. I promised the boys I'd take them to the football!

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

*locates glasses*

*shoots John a quizzical look*

Why, when does it start?

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

*Checks time on phone*

In about...

...3 hours ago.

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

*levers self onto the sofa and arranges the blankets around his legs*

...fetch a pot of tea. A slice of toast as well would not go amiss.

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

*John listens to one of the voicemail messages Sally left. Her shouting can be heard on the other side of the room*

No, Peter. I'm going home to apologise to my wife and children.

*Kicks blankets out of the way, walks to the fireplace and leaves through it*

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

*potters around the kitchen and brews a cup of tea*

*peers out of the window*

Text from 07### ######

John,

clear skies. Hoards distracted by a trivial ball game. Perfect flying conditions.

-Peter

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

*A piece of paper appears on Peter's coffee table*


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Peter,

Oliver came downstairs a moment ago and handed this to me. He asked me to make sure you got it. It reminded me that I have been woefully negligent and rather rude and for this I send my sincerest apologies. Thank you for today - it was both greatly appreciated and enjoyed.

-John

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

*inspects paper*

*carefully carries it to the kitchen and sticks it to the fridge with bluetak*

Text from 07### ######

John,

please convey to Oliver my appreciation for his gift.

-Peter

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

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Peter,

Will do. He took the book to school this morning to read at break time; he'd be over the moon if you were to visit soon and teach him more.

-John

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

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John,

I would not wish to impose.

-Peter

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

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Peter,

You would not be imposing. The choice is, of course, completely your own to make, but rest assured your presence at the flat would not be an inconvenience.

-John

[therealpm.livejournal.com]

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John,

do let me know which day would be most convenient.

-Peter

[bamfbercow.livejournal.com]

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Peter,

As far as I can recall, all evenings this week are free from prior commitments.

-John