fortieth
[there's a small sound of contentment, the sounds of stretching, and a little thud as Albus throws down his quill, and picks up the journal to dictate]
If there is a line, I think I crossed it quite a while ago. I feel like I haven't spoken to my friends in ages! [can you hear the smile, and slight guilt in his voice?] Purely my fault, I'm afraid; I was caught up in work in my room, then busy with our findings beyond the borders, only to come back and find myself with a roommate, (thank you again, Ken, for accommodating me) and then to throw myself back into work again.
[there's some whining, and whuffy sounds. Albus laughs]
Oh, yes, it's partially your fault too, Dro, but I don't blame you a whit for it. You needed the attention. I'm just glad you're feeling a bit better now, after some time outside and some rest. Isn't that right?
[there's a pause, and a soft growl, which Albus is going to take for a yes 8D he ruffles Dro's mane]
We'll go get you a good dinner in a bit.
[directs himself fully at the journal once again. warmly:]
Now, as for you folks. How are you all doing?
[is in like. a random good mood. 8D even ... more so than usual. talk to him or something]
If there is a line, I think I crossed it quite a while ago. I feel like I haven't spoken to my friends in ages! [can you hear the smile, and slight guilt in his voice?] Purely my fault, I'm afraid; I was caught up in work in my room, then busy with our findings beyond the borders, only to come back and find myself with a roommate, (thank you again, Ken, for accommodating me) and then to throw myself back into work again.
[there's some whining, and whuffy sounds. Albus laughs]
Oh, yes, it's partially your fault too, Dro, but I don't blame you a whit for it. You needed the attention. I'm just glad you're feeling a bit better now, after some time outside and some rest. Isn't that right?
[there's a pause, and a soft growl, which Albus is going to take for a yes 8D he ruffles Dro's mane]
We'll go get you a good dinner in a bit.
[directs himself fully at the journal once again. warmly:]
Now, as for you folks. How are you all doing?
[is in like. a random good mood. 8D even ... more so than usual. talk to him or something]