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Title: Mrs. Judson's Song
Fandom: Basil of Baker Street - Eve Titus
Rating: Gen
No. of Lines: 14
Prompt: Adventurous
Summary: Basil and Dawson's mousekeeper has her say.

the life of adventurous gentlemice
is not a dull affair
the packing, unpacking, rushing about,
it’s done with mess—and flair

there’s tear-damp handkerchiefs and muddy boots
experiments which niff,
odd cyphers spilled in ink, singed fur, enough
to wear a mouse-keeper stiff

fine tokens from grateful kings are mixed
among disguise and post,
villain’s scuffle or unraveled muffler,
chaos with tea and toast

when adventure takes them far, my spirits do increase—
time to set it all to rights—and know a little peace!