"Journeyman herbologist" sounds so exciting, though - almost exotic. If my life brings me down such a path, perhaps I may one day find myself working alongside you! I've landed at the Hebrides in the meantime, living with the MacFusty clan. They're a lovely bunch, no matter what whispers might fill the rumor mill every now and then.

Mr. Malcolm MacFusty has hired me as his research assistant - a job that offers a fair dose of adventure without the fear of sleeping outdoors for the night. I've also befriended his wife, Mrs. Imogen MacFusty, who formerly worked as a mediwitch and now tends to her own herb gardens. They have three small children, the eldest of which has taken a liking to me (and I, in return, have taken to making her sweets!).

I have also found more adventure - if you could believe such a thing! Apart from my stint on the Irvingly expedition (where I found myself trapped in the infirmary for nearly a month after suffering from malaria!), I've been trying to charm one of the Mr. MacFusty's brothers into helping me with my research. He's a bit of an ass, but a handsome one, and not the most disagreeable man I've met.

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