Even Mounties Miss

[badassmountie]

I grew up in the very North of Canada. The Northwest Territories and the Yukon are some of the most harsh and unforgiving places on the planet, and at the same time, the most beautiful. I was lucky enough to see great expanses of both, in living with my grandparents, who were travelling librarians. After becoming a member of the RCMP, I saw even

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[x_dilettante_x]

Don't think I've been gone long enough to miss anything; something will hit me though.

Eventually

[badassmountie]

It's nothing to look forward to.

[x_dilettante_x]

Ah it might be- proves there's something back home worth missing.

[badassmountie]

I'm sure there must be something.

[x_dilettante_x]

There is but for now I"m taking advantage of a break from pre-marital bliss that my future brother-in-law and sister are reveling in.

[badassmountie]

Ah, yes. That's... understandable.

[x_dilettante_x]

What of you my friend? There's bound to be something else aside from cold snow and lonely fields.

[badassmountie]

Most things I miss about Canada have to do with those two.

But there's something to be said of Chicago, as well. The ease of a launderette around the corner, take-out food... friends. If not understanding, at least acceptance.

[x_dilettante_x]

Never been to the States myself.

Sounds like the old city has you in its grip old boy- not a bad thing.

[badassmountie]

Where are you from, if I may ask?

Maybe it's gotten to me a little. But the Territories are still my home.

[x_dilettante_x]

England originally- but I've spent more time in Cairo, Egypt.

A home town hero you are.

[badassmountie]

I see.

I wouldn't say hero, per se.

[x_dilettante_x]

Believe me I prefer the latter much more.

Oh? You seem the heroic type to me.