Did you go over the union paperwork I left on your throne? I also left a copy on your pipe organ. And a copy in your crypt. And in your cloak closet.

… I appreciate the sentiment and will surely make great use of it.

I understand Kartakass has an interesting nightlife, I think I will take my vacation time there. Thank you kindly, my king.

Also, the return of the castle’s china is also much appreciated.

Hm, gingerbread. I will have to return the favor in kind, Master Sergei.

It is simply for logistics. I'd rather not be strung up by my ears should Master Strahd find unregulated decorations around the castle.

The trick really is to convince him it was his idea in the first place.

I apologize for my absence, as I was taking some of the paid time off I've accumulated over the centuries.

The coffee isn't stale, it's... -sighs and takes out a note card to read off of-... de-coffinated.

It's being forced to make these puns that really is pushing me further into unionizing.

... I'm taking the rest of my PTO now.

... knowledge does not denote skill I'm afraid.

I have floated the ideas to some of the others, and so far Mr. Lipsiege has been amenable. One can only be chained to a desk and crunch the numbers to keep Master Strahd's cloak account out of the red for so long.

I asked Mr. Belview, but he only yipped and whined at me. Perhaps it was a yes?

Ah, the master is more interested in… bipedal meals. Then again, the werewolves might be amenable to the… casserole.

I am, unfortunately, well aware.

I have started to consider unionizing.

Hm, understandable.

It depends on the amount you ingest, and for how long. The more you absorb, the... "angrier" your blood tastes. Make of that what you will.

... Are you referring to your elder brother as a mosquito?

I have not been offered the change, though I likely would not accept it if I was.

Please wait until you're fully cured from the resurrection sickness before you use destructive magic inside the castle, I beg of you.

Did it have to be so... incendiary?

There may be canine aspects as well, I haven't pried too deeply.

There are some things one cannot unlearn.