[ The train ride had been... eventful. That's probably the right word for it without getting too far into said events though it seems things have compounded further in the first few days after the return back to Panorama.
Which is to say: more time goes by than Sunday would've liked in the name of etiquette and everything else which applies before he picks up his phone one day to send a message checking in he feels is overdue. ]
Hello, Mr. Adrian. I'd meant to send this message much sooner what with everything that'd happened, but I trust you made it back to Panorama alright? From any and all traveling with the train deciding to send us to more than our intended destination, though I hope you enjoyed your time in Acreage as well.
Mr. Sunday, my sincerest apologies for not reaching out to you sooner in turn! I'm quite safe and well, in no small part thanks to your help in that awful situation. I hope that the same can be said for you? It was quite nice to breathe in the fresh air at Acreage, after all of that.
If the situation had not been what it was, I would have asked this sooner as well but — how is Mr. Emet-Selch? Has his wound healed without complications?
Yes, the same can be said for me as well. Acreage was indeed a relief after everything that transpired as I cannot say I've experienced a train ride quite like that before. More importantly, I'm glad to hear you're doing well.
And I believe it has, or at least I've heard no complaints since which is possibly telling enough. Something still deserving of gratitude for your quick assistance, and the outcome is entirely thanks to you.
I'd never been on a train at all before our trip. I suspect that it's given me a somewhat unrealistic impression of what is to be expected. :) (This symbol is a sideways happy face! Lucina taught me!)
Please think nothing of it -- I'm glad that I was able to help. If anything, I'm certain that your follow-up care was most instrumental in ensuring a full recovery.
If you will forgive my boldness in saying this, you and Mr. Emet-Selch seemed very content in each other's company. [ This is bold for their usual 20 layers of polite conversation. ]
Of the train trips I've taken, this one was surely the strangest and I imagine it made quite an impression on you as a first one.
Also, Miss Lucina taught you well. The phones that I am used to often had pictures over text to suggest different emotions, but this one is particularly effective. And easier on these phones, too, and no less expressive. Have you learned any others?
[ He might remember a few from the Trailblazer, mostly. There's a pause before Sunday continues and not because of the Volume of Words usually in their texts or because he has to think about it. Instead, it's mostly so he can smile to himself. ]
It is not too bold, Mr. Adrian. Though had you said as much not all that long ago, my answer would have been rather different than now. Content is the right word for it, as I should also mention that should you stop by my old motel room you'll find I no longer reside there.
[ Though Sunday will also include his new room number of what was formerly Emet-Selch's room and is now theirs jointly, should Adrian wish to stop by. Content indeed. ]
Pictures, really? That sounds fascinating. I only know the basic ones like this :) :( Are there more that I can make? How did you make the pictures legible when they're so small? Perhaps you could show me the next time we meet. :)
[ While he's not at all opposed to receiving five paragraphs of detailed instructions on how to create little faces using text, this is one of those things that he suspects would be better if they're able to see each other face to face.
Besides, he doesn't want to lose the other thread of their conversation. ]
Mr. Sunday, that's wonderful! :) I'm truly glad to hear that things are going so well for you and Mr. Emet-Selch. In addition to the other benefits, sharing a room is quite practical and far safer than the alternative. I'm certain that it will be an improvement for you both.
[ In other words, he feels that he should be extra careful to reassure Sunday that he doesn't think it's uncouth that they're living together without being married. Normal fussy rich boy things. ]
Might I ask what circumstances have brought about this recent development?
I certainly can hardly fault you for that when it comes to preferring horses. As for the pictures, they were more like small illustrations but that seems to not be in the technology here. Regardless, I would be quite glad to show you the other ones I know that our phones can handle.
[ And do so with the utmost seriousness since it's important!! Sunday's quite certain the Trailblazer would be pleased, too, wherever they are in relation to discussions in the Diadem discussing text-based emotes in depth.
Still, Sunday can't help yet another small smile to himself while reading the rest of Adrian's message. The reassurance is noted - something meaningful from a friend and something he won't take for granted. ]
For that the train is to thank, so I cannot entirely dislike the ride to Acreage. Whatever it was that so disrupted travel also showed possibilities of what could be, and it seems something drew upon what it was we were both ignoring before then. I hesitate to think of how long it would've been otherwise.
[ A while. A really long while. But this just might also confirm what Adrian noticed about the vibes while the mention then escaped Sunday entirely at the time. ]
I suppose after that it truly was as simple as choosing between having that or being without, and there was only one answer to that question for us both.
[ This is a very serious and important topic!!! But still not quite as important as the other.
Adrian is definitely holding his phone up to his face as he reads. ]
I'm certain you would have discovered as much in your own time! [ Perhaps he's a bit optimistic here. ] But even so, I'm glad to hear that something so good has come of such strange events. Do pass my well wishes along to Mr. Emet-Selch.
That might've been, but I'm grateful for that much from what intervened with the train ride from preventing it going on any longer. Still, hopefully whatever caused it doesn't intervene with any further traveling for any of us. I'll give him your regards.
We'll have to catch up in person soon. Until then, take care, Mr. Adrian.
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Which is to say: more time goes by than Sunday would've liked in the name of etiquette and everything else which applies before he picks up his phone one day to send a message checking in he feels is overdue. ]
Hello, Mr. Adrian. I'd meant to send this message much sooner what with everything that'd happened, but I trust you made it back to Panorama alright? From any and all traveling with the train deciding to send us to more than our intended destination, though I hope you enjoyed your time in Acreage as well.
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If the situation had not been what it was, I would have asked this sooner as well but — how is Mr. Emet-Selch? Has his wound healed without complications?
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And I believe it has, or at least I've heard no complaints since which is possibly telling enough. Something still deserving of gratitude for your quick assistance, and the outcome is entirely thanks to you.
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Please think nothing of it -- I'm glad that I was able to help. If anything, I'm certain that your follow-up care was most instrumental in ensuring a full recovery.
If you will forgive my boldness in saying this, you and Mr. Emet-Selch seemed very content in each other's company. [ This is bold for their usual 20 layers of polite conversation. ]
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Also, Miss Lucina taught you well. The phones that I am used to often had pictures over text to suggest different emotions, but this one is particularly effective. And easier on these phones, too, and no less expressive. Have you learned any others?
[ He might remember a few from the Trailblazer, mostly. There's a pause before Sunday continues and not because of the Volume of Words usually in their texts or because he has to think about it. Instead, it's mostly so he can smile to himself. ]
It is not too bold, Mr. Adrian. Though had you said as much not all that long ago, my answer would have been rather different than now. Content is the right word for it, as I should also mention that should you stop by my old motel room you'll find I no longer reside there.
[ Though Sunday will also include his new room number of what was formerly Emet-Selch's room and is now theirs jointly, should Adrian wish to stop by. Content indeed. ]
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Pictures, really? That sounds fascinating. I only know the basic ones like this :) :( Are there more that I can make? How did you make the pictures legible when they're so small? Perhaps you could show me the next time we meet. :)
[ While he's not at all opposed to receiving five paragraphs of detailed instructions on how to create little faces using text, this is one of those things that he suspects would be better if they're able to see each other face to face.
Besides, he doesn't want to lose the other thread of their conversation. ]
Mr. Sunday, that's wonderful! :) I'm truly glad to hear that things are going so well for you and Mr. Emet-Selch. In addition to the other benefits, sharing a room is quite practical and far safer than the alternative. I'm certain that it will be an improvement for you both.
[ In other words, he feels that he should be extra careful to reassure Sunday that he doesn't think it's uncouth that they're living together without being married. Normal fussy rich boy things. ]
Might I ask what circumstances have brought about this recent development?
[ Where is the tea..... ]
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[ And do so with the utmost seriousness since it's important!! Sunday's quite certain the Trailblazer would be pleased, too, wherever they are in relation to discussions in the Diadem discussing text-based emotes in depth.
Still, Sunday can't help yet another small smile to himself while reading the rest of Adrian's message. The reassurance is noted - something meaningful from a friend and something he won't take for granted. ]
For that the train is to thank, so I cannot entirely dislike the ride to Acreage. Whatever it was that so disrupted travel also showed possibilities of what could be, and it seems something drew upon what it was we were both ignoring before then. I hesitate to think of how long it would've been otherwise.
[ A while. A really long while. But this just might also confirm what Adrian noticed about the vibes while the mention then escaped Sunday entirely at the time. ]
I suppose after that it truly was as simple as choosing between having that or being without, and there was only one answer to that question for us both.
🎀 on mine or yours?
[ This is a very serious and important topic!!! But still not quite as important as the other.
Adrian is definitely holding his phone up to his face as he reads. ]
I'm certain you would have discovered as much in your own time! [ Perhaps he's a bit optimistic here. ] But even so, I'm glad to hear that something so good has come of such strange events. Do pass my well wishes along to Mr. Emet-Selch.
🎀
We'll have to catch up in person soon. Until then, take care, Mr. Adrian.