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[downsidedarling]

Anna rarely checks her mail; there just aren't that many people in the world who send her letters

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[hero_farmboy]

True to form, Clark arrives not much later. And only five minutes late. He's improving.

He knocks on the door once and then tries the handle, frowning slightly when it opens. "You know, you should lock this even when you're home," he chastises. Gently.

[downsidedarling]

"Cheri," she responds with equal gentleness, a little teasingly, "what's the worst that could happen?"

[hero_farmboy]

"You could get robbed or attacked," he shrugs, closing the door behind him. "Annoyed by door to door salesmen."

[downsidedarling]

"And you don't think I can take care of myself if someone tries to rob me, attack me, or sell me things?" She quirks an eyebrow. "Clearly you don't know me well enough."

The invitation, with its fancy gold lettering, lies on her kitchen counter bereft of its envelope. She gives it an exasperated glance as she moves to get herself a glass of water.