Record: 41

[esoteric_rose]

I apologize for my absence. Five days is a while to be gone.

Please don't expect me home until late.

[Strikes are done quickly, giving just enough time for those who can see, and then it is completely gone.]

Comments

He's been obsessively stalking the journals for him, of course he's seen it.

[hisbutler_bound]

I have been waiting for your turn. You are unharmed?

I needed time as well after my experience. I should be home when you return.

<33 he's relieved he did see it.

[esoteric_rose]

...Yes.

Thank you. It might be quite late.

Black will always make sure someone remembers and is waiting for him always <333

[hisbutler_bound]

That doesn't look too sure, but I will ask you later in private.

Most welcome, madame. I don't work tonight. Are you hungry? Should I prepare you something?

;-; <3333

[esoteric_rose]

If you insist.

That would be most appreciated. I'm sorry for disappearing without my journal.

;-; <3333 x infinity

[hisbutler_bound]

That is, if you are willing to divulge. I'd hate to pry. [No he wouldn't]

It is quite alright. I won't deny I became rather worried, if not angered at the tree for your disappearance, but knowing you are safe.

right back at you.

[esoteric_rose]

It's not prying, it's just something I'd rather speak about in person.

Still, I shouldn't have left it at the shop. I'm glad to see that you are alright. Is Rabbit as well?

[hisbutler_bound]

I would feel the same. I've been there twice myself.

I believe Rabbit is alright. Yes, that was a little foolish on your part.

[esoteric_rose]

The third time for me.

Seems I got my turn to play the fool again.

[hisbutler_bound]

The third time? May I never experience that many times.

Yes, please keep your turns to a lower limit, Juliet.

this is written a while later

[esoteric_rose]

Have you ever wanted to ask someone a question that you probably shouldn't?

he's been watching and waiting

[hisbutler_bound]

Occasionally when I am curious of another's past. It's impolite, though I am starting to believe that I shouldn't be so polite.

solitary angst is time consuming

[esoteric_rose]

I see.

[And he's going to doodle tiny tiny flowers for a bit.]

The sky's beautiful and clear tonight. I wish it would rain.

these two seem to know it so well too

[hisbutler_bound]

[He'll watch the doodle, only contributing his own on the sidelines]

Rain would be pleasent. Tell me, do you have any plans for tomorrow.

they seriously do

[esoteric_rose]

[He slowly connects them with dashed lines, just doodling to fill time, really.]

Apart from speaking with Miss Nova in the evening and working, no.

[hisbutler_bound]

[Black'll add a little leaf hear and there now that they are connected]

Early then after Rabbit leaves for work if he has it, I'd like to take you somewhere. It's where I go almost daily. I'm not sure if anyone else does.

[esoteric_rose]

[Pause, as he reads that and thinks.]

I'll be up, then.