catch-all: the one where we handwave the opposite of anders introducing himself.

[purities]

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[purities]

Teenage boys are stupid.

[the local teen population is going to give her a fucking ulcer. it's like a nightmare echo chamber.

that said, she's completely caught off guard by hearing him thank her like that. there's a flicker of some very complicated emotions in response, with mizu staying quiet for a moment before responding.]

... Careful, Anders. Say any more, and I might think you're afflicted yourself.

[spiritbalm]

I've had an awful week, and if I want to celebrate by being overly sentimental, I'm going to do it and you'll simply have to deal with it.

[ YOU WILL TAKE HIS FONDNESS. ]

[purities]

[well.

that just makes her laugh.]

Is that it? [perhaps... there is some fondness in return? wow.] You're excused. For now.

[spiritbalm]

[ ANOTHER MIZU LAUGH? YAHTZEE.

anders laughs too and then winces, but it's fine. ]

I knew getting violently attacked by a nightmare sewer clown had some advantages. Now I can say whatever I like ...

[purities]

Maybe so. But don't tell Rich I said that, or he may get the idea that he can also say whatever he likes.

[should mizu be making that joke? no. but she's gonna do it anyway.]

... By the way, I meant to talk to you about the letters we received from the lost souls. Charlie said I should compare notes with you.

[spiritbalm]

I would never encourage Richie.

[ oh. right. patting down his coat for his letters. ]

I can show you-- Most of it is censored, but maybe there's some meaning to pick out.

[ Dear Anders,

I hope you're well and taking care of youself! We are all here and safe, so don't worry about us. We can see you, so try to speak publicly when you can.

I miss you a lot! I'm sorry to have left you the way I did. I gave Hawke a hug for you. Watching you feels a little invasive, but up until now we haven't been able to talk to you. The —————— ——— — —— ——— ———————— —————— ———————————— ———— —————— ————— ————— ————————————————————————— Ask Gammaliel or Ramiel about Friday's emoji message if you haven't already.

I'll write more as soon as I can. Stay safe! Hugs!

Love,
Charlie 😈 ]

[purities]

... Hm. I wonder if the information she thought so important was in the part that got omitted. Or if she just wanted all of us to know that she and Hawke have hugged.

[well. the part about the dead being able to see them is important but also, charlie what the heck did you try to send that a third of the letter got censored. help.]