Apologies in my delay, a lot going on. What a marvelous post, lovely Esty! Well done in providing more context and moving us forward!

[quote]“Yes… Yes, this is it. My daughter, you've done it. This… This is exactly what we needed. What I've been seeking all this time”[/quote]
UGH, the AUDACITY of this man. 

[quote]“You'll do fine, Monsieur de Villiers.”[/quote]
Oooooh provocative, haha. Monsieur Dupont do be a stan, though. 

[quote]If they were to open it, the identical gift would be in each: a gold and diamond bracelet with fine detail, shimmering when beheld. A very expensive gift.[/quote]
This is the most sus gift in the history of gifts! Subject 3: OH SPARKLY!

[quote]we have none other than Monsieur Theodore de Villiers to thank. May I warmly welcome our breath-taking, hard-working archaeologist, and may I also mention he's Paris’ top fifty bachelors - Theo[/quote]
Ain't that the truth, hahaha. Had me cackling, thanks.