[Dragonmail: Zachary Bristol]

[senecio]

I suppose I deserved you leaving without saying goodbye, but something other than a letter left on a table would have been preferable.

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[shadowyarts]

[Well, when you put it that way...]

I hadn't even remembered that. I've had a lot on my mind.

I'm fine. There's no trouble here, so, it's easy to stay out of it.

[senecio]

I don't blame you. [And he's decidedly NOT going to bring up Victor's death, because that'd be kind of horrible to do right now]

And even if I ask, you won't tell me where "here" is, will you?

[shadowyarts]

I'm not staying here long so it won't matter, really. But I'm thinking of heading to the Nenakret.

[senecio]

I tend to do business in the Nenakret. When you get there, should I keep my distance or am I allowed to try to find you and sneak a hug?

[shadowyarts]

[This letter takes a bit to come, with Zach's uncertainty]

I'm not trying to avoid you. I just needed a change of scenery and didn't know how to explain it.

[senecio]

No, I know you aren't trying to avoid me. I'm just trying to figure out if you want me to give you your space when you get up here.

[shadowyarts]

Oh.

I don't know. I've got some things to work out, but I wouldn't mind a break for a little while. Just to enjoy some good company.

[senecio]

I'm pretty sure I still owe you a nice dinner, but why don't we save that for when you officially get back... How about lunch one day instead?

[shadowyarts]

That sounds good. I'll let you know when I get there and we can arrange it?

[senecio]

Sounds wonderful. I'll be waiting.

In the meantime, let me know you're still alive every once in awhile, hmm? I worry otherwise.

[shadowyarts]

I will.

Sorry to worry you.

[senecio]

Someone has to take over worrying. You used to do far too much of it, you know. It's much healthier for you this way.

[shadowyarts]

I still worry a lot, I'm just getting better at hiding it.

[senecio]

You need to stop that, sweetie. You'll get frown lines.