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.]

So Ann has departed as quietly as she came...truly a pity.

...Is everyone doing alright?

For the Tree dear:

(picture of a 8D face right-side up)

I WIN THIS TIME.