Me: I need to talk to you about the Semicircle of Power at the Dog and Dash activity field.
Nell: Your bedroom light was on in the middle of the night.
Me: I couldn’t sleep because of all the worrying about moving. We haven’t even exchanged yet and we’re moving in two days.
Nell: We will exchange today. I’m sure of it. The solicitors will ring soon to tell you it’s all sorted.
Me: I hope so. I don’t know what we’re going to do if we don’t.
Nell: You need your sleep.
Me: I couldn’t stop worrying so I thought it best to read a book.
Nell: I see.
Me: Books have a way of taking you somewhere else. It’s what I love about writing.
Nell: I understand.
Me: Anyway, back to the activity field. Why wouldn’t you let Dave into the Semicircle?
Nell: He tried to sneak in without a password.
Me: Nobody knows the password except you.
Nell: I need to maintain sovereignty.
Me: The activity field is for everyone.
Nell: It is not.
Me: Yes, it is.
Nell: I know for a fact that llamas are not allowed in there and rabbits are most unwelcome.
Me: It’s called Dog and Dash not Llamas and Leaping
Nell: Very droll.
Me: If you would just let the others enjoy the Semicircle they wouldn’t care about it as much.
Nell: C’est la vie.
Me: No, it isn’t, Nell.
Nell: You’re overtired and overreacting. The best thing for you is a nice cup of tea and some hot buttered toast.
Me: That would be lovely, actually.
Nell: The house is basically packed so try and relax a little. All will be well.
Me: Only two more sleeps to go.
Nell: Before a new adventure begins.
Me: Yes. You’re right. Sorry.
