Hey everyone. I've had this plot kicking around in my head and on a couple of unfinished plot drafts for years now and I think I've finally found the right packaging and style I want. ;) Hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I don't own these characters, they are the property of Marvel Inc.

-Gams

Prologue

Dear Marie,

I imagine you would find this rather old-fashioned receiving a hand-written letter (from an almost stranger no less!) but I haven't the patience to learn how this e-mail business works and since I could not contact you by telephone, here we are. My name is Mattie Baptiste and I am an old friend of your aunt Irene Adler. Though you may not remember, I did see you a few times on your visits to your aunt's house in Mississippi. What mischief you got up to! Of course I imagine that you've grown up a good deal since! Mais enough of this old lady's ramblings. I am writing in hopes that you would be interested in taking on the position of tutor and carer of my Godson's daughter; Madeleine. You see, our last tutor sadly passed away last month and we are in dire need of a new tutor. I remember hearing from dear Irene that you had completed a teaching degree some two years ago. I also understand that you are seeking long-term employment? I hope you don't mind but I took the liberty of asking your dear mother Raven about you. As you can see, we are quite desperate for someone to take on the job. Madeleine is eight years old and a wonderful child but lacks a certain sense discipline that I am sure you could provide. My Godson currently has little time to raise a child on his own but is adamant on having Madeleine home-schooled. Obviously, we would require you to take residence here with us in New Orleans indefinitely. Payments will be monthly (should you require something sooner, I am certain it can be arranged) and I insist we pay for you and your belongings to be brought over. No exceptions chér!

Take time to think about it dear. And if you could call me on the telephone number below by the end of this week with your answer that would be wonderful.

Merci ma chér! I look forward to meeting you again!

Say hello to your mother for me,

Mattie Baptiste

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If no one has picked it up yet, this will be loosely based off the plot concept of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. So obviously, this'll be a present-time AU story.

Think I should write a VERY big first chapter to accompany this?

REVIEW!

-Gams