ϡ - Chapter Eighteen; birthdays are sometimes bittersweet [action/voice]

[folkloristic]

[ Good afternoon Luceti. In the silence of this post you can hear the crinkling of a single sheet of paper. It is a lone letter, one from a man who is no longer in this world. You might also hear the whistling of water from a tea pot and the familiar sounds of someone preparing tea. A few moments later you will hear some banging coming from the

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[Voice]

[esper_flight]

[The loud bang makes her jump a little. But she relaxes a bit when he starts talking--at least it doesn't sound like he was seriously hurt? That first bit of rambling especially catches her attention.]

It might be selfish...but sometimes it's hard not to think like that anyway. Of course people who leave are going to be missed by those close to them. I know most of them are better off at home, but...there are some I've wanted to keep here.

[Voice]

[esper_flight]

I agree. I'm not that good, but...I like listening to him play. He's very talented.

[Voice]

[folkloristic]

Ah but practice makes perfect! He is one of the best composers in my world.

[Voice]

[esper_flight]

[A little wistful.]

I only learned of that here, but I'm glad he's appreciated. He really deserves it.

[Voice]

[folkloristic]

He certainly does, not just for his music, but as a good friend too.

[Voice]

[esper_flight]

That's very true. He's helped me more than he knows. I just hope I can return the favor, somehow.

[Voice]

[folkloristic]

Oh I'm sure whichever way you end up returning it he'll greatly appreciate it.

[Voice]

[esper_flight]

Well, now that I'm back I can work on making desserts again....

[Voice]

[folkloristic]

You're into baking? Oh what kinds do you know how to make? If you don't mind me asking. [ Helios has a bit of a sweet tooth, don't mind him. ]

[Voice]

[esper_flight]

Mostly brownies and pies, though I'm learning other things. What kinds do you like best?

[Voice]

[folkloristic]

Cake, cookies, anything really. There's so many things to try, ah sweets, they are indeed a comfort food.

[Voice]

[esper_flight]

I agree.

Hm...I haven't made cupcakes in a while....

[May nor may not be plotting to leave some at his door later.]

[Voice]

[folkloristic]

Ah cupcakes! The Bakery has wonderful ones. [ Helios loves cupcakes...and pretty much anything. ] But I do have a recommendation for Frederic. He's not very big on sweet things but...Torun gingerbread is his favorite. In case you'd like to repay him somehow I'm sure he'd appreciate it.

[Voice]

[esper_flight]

Torun gingerbread? I'll have to look that up. Thank you for the idea!

[Voice]

[folkloristic]

Oh it's no trouble at all! I'm sure he'll be excited to finally get to have some again.