015; In Which Sophie is Homesick

[eldest_hatter]

[This is backdated to yesterday, but Sophie has received a small package in the mail. Within that package is a ring, but not just any ring. This was her wedding ring from Howl. Still without sleep Sophie sighs as she drops the ring into the palm of her hand, and then slips it on the appropriate finger. It had been months since she had last seen it

Comments

[is_an_island]

What's that?

And who are you talking to?

[is_an_island]

Would you prefer that I don't return at all?

[eldest_hatter]

No. I would prefer you just stay.

[is_an_island]

And since that isn't an option, I'm putting the second-best offer onto the table.

[eldest_hatter]

Why isn't it an option? Did Tiffany tell you she didn't want you here?

[is_an_island]

She understands why I have to leave.

[eldest_hatter]

Remind me why that is?

[is_an_island]

I don't want to say it again.

[eldest_hatter]

If you can't say it, it must not be very important? I thought you were only worried about Tiffany and myself?

[is_an_island]

It's not that I can't say it, I just don't want to.

So there.

[eldest_hatter]

Why not?

[is_an_island]

I just don't want to. You don't need an explanation for that.

[eldest_hatter]

I need an explanation for why someone so against, my leaving, is leaving!

[is_an_island]

Can't you trust me?

[eldest_hatter]

Can't you trust me?

[is_an_island]

About what?