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Very nice description of the brothel and it's girls. I hadn't put much thought on it, and I love the way you depict it. --[[User:Tod Naturlich|Tod Naturlich]] ([[User talk:Tod Naturlich|talk]]) 17:35, 28 December 2017 (CET)

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This would really be another case of my spontaneous writing changing the plan ultimately. I had originally planned that one of the "Aunts" were going to completely dress him down. (Still might happen.) But since Diya hasn't told him anything I wound up on-the-spot getting into their heads and going for a more gentle approach since they understand he's not actively pursuing Diya right now. [[User:Jemini|Jemini]] ([[User talk:Jemini|talk]]) 19:56, 28 December 2017 (CET)

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And this would be another case of me not knowing enough English. What does "dress him down" mean? I'm assuming it has nothing to do with his clothes, but I'm not sure. It's a expression I don't remember reading before. In any event, the interaction between John and the aunts can be very interesting. --[[User:Tod Naturlich|Tod Naturlich]] ([[User talk:Tod Naturlich|talk]]) 01:21, 29 December 2017 (CET)

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When you dress someone down, it means to verbally chastise them harshly.  It originated in the military, and still has military connotations (even though it is not restricted to the military).  For Example: "Drill Sergeants regularly dress down recruits for even the smallest of errors."  A dressing down has a level of harshness and formality associated with it that separates it from other forms of verbal punishment.  --[[User:Elerneron|Elerneron]] ([[User talk:Elerneron|talk]]) 15:36, 30 December 2017 (CET)

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Thanks, after reading the next parts I kinda figure that out, but it's better to have it spelled out. I must confess composed verbs are probably one of my weakest parts in English. --[[User:Tod Naturlich|Tod Naturlich]] ([[User talk:Tod Naturlich|talk]]) 05:51, 2 January 2018 (CET)