[JP] Distance (owl for Maisie: grownhp6words storyline)
Hey, kiddo.
I'd ask how you're doing, but I have a feeling that's a very stupid question. Things here are ... I can't really say the same, because to me they aren't. Not with you gone, I mean. Things seem a lot harder to deal with without you here.
I miss you, Maisie. Dad didn't go into detail why you left, but you don't need to tell me if you don't want to. I'm serious, I'm not going to pressure you into telling me anything at all. I just want you to know that I miss you, and I love you. And it might be selfish, but I want you home, kiddo. You have no idea what goes through a big brother's mind when his baby sister is missing.
Please don't forget how much we love you, because you are so loved, Maisie. Very, very loved. Capella needs you so much. We all do, including the baby that Vic and I are expecting. We have yet to tell everyone that Vic is pregnant because of how things have been, but we're going to have a baby. You're going to be an aunt again. He or she needs their Aunt Maisie home, you know? You need to meet the baby. I can't imagine you not meeting one of my kids, and I can't imagine them not meeting you at all. Living on stories can only do so much, and we both know it can never compare to the real thing, and you need to come back. You are such an important part of my life, and call me selfish if you want, but you helped so much in pulling me out of that hole I was in ten years ago just by letting me be your big brother. To think of life without you here... I really don't want to do that. I can't do that.
I know that this makes me look like a manipulative git, but I'm not telling you all this to convince you to come back. You know this is all true, don't you? I had never understood that panic if someone is suddenly gone like this. It's different from losing someone because, when someone dies, you at least know there's (usually) no chance of returning. But in this case you are somewhere, and I can't reach you. It's ... I don't think frustrating can describe this helplessness.
I hope to see you soon, or at least hear from you. I'll try to not annoy you, I just... Merlin, Maisie, I miss you. I'm torn, because a part of me wants to go after you like you wouldn't believe. I think Dad does too. I know Mum does. I also know you need this, otherwise you wouldn't have left. But if you don't come back soon, I hope you enjoy your days away because soon one of us ARE going for you but it's all out of love. Really. You can't honestly expect us to leave you like this. I'll try to hold Dad from going after you if you really, really need some time away, but I can and will only do this for a few days. Forever is not an option. I'm your big brother, kiddo. I can't fix everything for you how I want to, but I can sure as hell try. It's one of those things that come along with being the older sibling. When one of the little ones run away you'll get to see what I mean. (And come on, like if they won't? So far the odds are not Dad's favor. Just don't tell him I said that, otherwise he'll hex me just for the thought of it.)
Take care of yourself. You know how to reach me in case you need anything. Money, clothes ... anything.
I love you.
- Teddy
I'd ask how you're doing, but I have a feeling that's a very stupid question. Things here are ... I can't really say the same, because to me they aren't. Not with you gone, I mean. Things seem a lot harder to deal with without you here.
I miss you, Maisie. Dad didn't go into detail why you left, but you don't need to tell me if you don't want to. I'm serious, I'm not going to pressure you into telling me anything at all. I just want you to know that I miss you, and I love you. And it might be selfish, but I want you home, kiddo. You have no idea what goes through a big brother's mind when his baby sister is missing.
Please don't forget how much we love you, because you are so loved, Maisie. Very, very loved. Capella needs you so much. We all do, including the baby that Vic and I are expecting. We have yet to tell everyone that Vic is pregnant because of how things have been, but we're going to have a baby. You're going to be an aunt again. He or she needs their Aunt Maisie home, you know? You need to meet the baby. I can't imagine you not meeting one of my kids, and I can't imagine them not meeting you at all. Living on stories can only do so much, and we both know it can never compare to the real thing, and you need to come back. You are such an important part of my life, and call me selfish if you want, but you helped so much in pulling me out of that hole I was in ten years ago just by letting me be your big brother. To think of life without you here... I really don't want to do that. I can't do that.
I know that this makes me look like a manipulative git, but I'm not telling you all this to convince you to come back. You know this is all true, don't you? I had never understood that panic if someone is suddenly gone like this. It's different from losing someone because, when someone dies, you at least know there's (usually) no chance of returning. But in this case you are somewhere, and I can't reach you. It's ... I don't think frustrating can describe this helplessness.
I hope to see you soon, or at least hear from you. I'll try to not annoy you, I just... Merlin, Maisie, I miss you. I'm torn, because a part of me wants to go after you like you wouldn't believe. I think Dad does too. I know Mum does. I also know you need this, otherwise you wouldn't have left. But if you don't come back soon, I hope you enjoy your days away because soon one of us ARE going for you but it's all out of love. Really. You can't honestly expect us to leave you like this. I'll try to hold Dad from going after you if you really, really need some time away, but I can and will only do this for a few days. Forever is not an option. I'm your big brother, kiddo. I can't fix everything for you how I want to, but I can sure as hell try. It's one of those things that come along with being the older sibling. When one of the little ones run away you'll get to see what I mean. (And come on, like if they won't? So far the odds are not Dad's favor. Just don't tell him I said that, otherwise he'll hex me just for the thought of it.)
Take care of yourself. You know how to reach me in case you need anything. Money, clothes ... anything.
I love you.
- Teddy