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Dec 14
I have to be careful not to use "best" so much anymore. It used to come so naturally, but I don't want to discount Cassandra Senior's efforts either. I mean, you're definitely still better at being mom, but she's trying hard to learn! (Is it like you not saying out loud if you have a favourite son? :P) It'll be an interesting day if she can match your level in great mom-ness.
I don't know if an intervention would help with Donnie. He's so stubborn, it's hard to get him to listen to feelings of other people, nevermind addressing his own, and to him I'm sure what he's doing is perfectly logical. I asked Leo about it, and he said to let Donnie finish whatever it is he's working on for now. As long as he's eating and drinking and not hurting himself, I guess I'll just stay out of it. Leo knows him best after all. But I told him if he needs help with anything, just let me know. Same to you! You'd get through to him way better than I ever could.
I have a different project I've been working on for a while, but once it's finished (probably after the holidays) I'd like to get back to work on my cloak. Now that I have access to more old files on my mask (Donnie helped with that at least) I've dug up the schematics for a bunch of Uncle Tello's tech. It's nice to get back to work! I can see why you enjoy the shop and staying so busy. Hopefully you're not TOO busy though. :)
(there's no such thing as stealing kisses if they're willing! But quit stealing looks at us! Do we need to get a curtain :P )
I love the idea of a campfire! Maybe if it was a section of the park near somewhere indoors as well? In case the weather gets too rough, or people get cold and need to go inside for a break. Or is there a way to magically set up a warm section where the wind can't affect somebody? We could also have runners (I volunteer!) who can cook marshmallows and bring them to people who can't be near the fires.
I'm excited for my second Christmas here :)
Love you love you,
Casey
Dec 22nd
I dare not deny it, my dear Casey. When Cassandra first entered our family here, I was so fearful of being pushed out as your mother. Please believe me when I say it was not for lack of our bond that I thought as much, merely my own internalized fear of your true mother taking understandable precedence over me. Back then, hearing you say such a thing about her, I might have grown jealous.
However, these days, I feel none of that same fear or jealousy. I'm only grateful for your growing relationship with the woman, and how our own relationship remains unchanging. You are still my son. Only now, you are her son too. And that is wonderful. :)
As much as I wish to argue about Donnie, I see exactly what you mean. You're right. Leo would know what to do best out of all of us, so if he says to wait, then I will agree to wait too. Though I do think you're downplaying your own role in his life, darling. Donatello loves you, it is just in his own way - which I admit, I do not always understand, but I'm trying to learn.
Believe me, I am never TOO busy in this place. It is nothing like it was back in the Faerie, where my every second was accounted for. Here, I work at my leisure. I promise. And I can not wait to see your new cloak completed!
(Perhaps a curtain would give more privacy, but I also don't believe my shop is the place you're looking to find it!)
Countdown to our little party! I can not wait, my darling! It will be a most beautiful, happy, wonderful holiday!
Love you the most,
Mom
Jan 1
The holidays are done and we did it! We hosted a whole party together. It feels kind of like a dream now that it's over. It was so overwhelming at first! Do you remember what it was like, your first time? Were you super nervous, like me? Or were you an unshakeable pro from the very start? I can imagine either one. Nobody's perfect the first time, but you're so capable.
I'm glad you feel better about my other mom being here. I really love you both! I could never choose if somebody asked. You're both so different, and amazing in different ways (and some of the same ways, too). I know how lucky I am to have two moms. A whole ten years I had none, and now I have two. I couldn't ask for a better life. It IS wonderful :)
I don't like to argue with you (about Donnie or otherwise) but I think you're off the mark. I don't think he loves me. I don't even think he likes me. It's okay, I guess. Not everybody has to. Uncle Tello loved me because I grew up around him, he had my whole life to get used to me. It's only been a year and a half. Maybe he will someday, or never. But it hurts to think about it when I know it isn't true yet.
How is your new furry friend settling in? Do they have a favourite body yet, are they a good snuggler? Not as good as we are, I know :P but I think I nailed the programming. I think Queen misses you a little but is also glad to be home. We'll have to have cat play dates or something. Or, or maybe they'd also like to visit the cat cafe? We've got options, now. Not that we need an excuse to go.
I was thinking about sleeping over soon, maybe. There's something I want to talk to you about, but not in a letter.
Love you lots, and here's to another amazing year with my amazing mom <3
Casey
Jan 9th
No, no, no. I assure you that I was never a pro when I first started out hosting parties. If anything, I was even more of a mess than you're feeling now, simply because I came into hosting alone, instead of with a proper mentor. I remember the utter exhaustion I used to feel, but also the sense of pride when everything was over. I hope you've enjoyed helping me enough that you'll do it again with me next year, Casey.
And you deserve every wonderful moment. ♡
No one could compare to you and I when it comes to snuggling, but I have been awfully impressed with my new companion and their love of cuddling with me. I know that you were missing Queen, but I'm so still grateful you went out of your way to do this for me. I could not ask for a more understanding and generous son. (I think because of my size, they quite enjoy the largest body, just to not drown in my feathers.)
Oh Casey, that makes me so sad to hear such a thing. Of course I believe you, but I just can't imagine a reason why anyone would dislike you, especially Donnie. Pray, my love, is this something you might like my help in navigating? Or would you prefer to do it yourself? Just say the word, dear.
Thank you for another amazing year, my darling son.
Our love is forever,
Mom
Jan 18th
Is it weird that it's a relief you had the same kind of learning curve? I always feel kind of helpless (or at least unhelpful) when I'm not good at something right away, especially when there's someone around who's a pro. I had a lot of talks with sensei about that stuff, growing up. I wanted to be good at everything, because we didn't have much time to be bad. It could get somebody killed. Parties are a lot more low-stakes, but your reputation was on the line! I had to do good. Thankfully I had an amazing mentor. I'd love to keep helping out, though. It's a big job, and I don't like the idea of you having to keep doing it alone either. I'll do my best to learn well!
Well I'm glad that the new cat is no competition for me! But I'm also glad you have someone for good cuddles when one of us isn't there. I think both bodies are good, but I agree the big one seems better suited for your arms. You've got lots of big kids for hugs, so it makes sense to have a big cat too! Did you figure out a name?
About Donnie, I wouldn't do anything about it. He's busy with his project and won't care at all. It'd probably just make him resent me for even bringing it up. I guess it's just nice to be able to vent about it a little. He's not Uncle Tello, we both know that, and I still miss everyone but the others like me, so it's easier to grieve and love them differently. Maybe once he's done whatever he's working on, we can talk again. April knows too, and she knows him better than anyone (besides maybe Leo) so if she thinks it's worth bringing up at some point, I trust her with it. Otherwise, better to just leave it alone.
Don't want to leave this on bad vibes, so I'm including a recipe. It's Uncle Mikey's risotto! I think I finally mastered it, and it's amazing. I'll bring you some next time I visit.
Love you so much,
Casey
[The letter includes a copy of a recipe card for some tasty, tasty risotto.]
Jan 26th
Oh Casey! It isn't an odd feeling in the slightest! I am certain that with my thousand plus years at doing this, it must look like it comes as easily as breathing. But I promise that is solely due to practice. When I was first beginning, I could barely string a proper sentence together without stammering through it or getting distracted with another forgotten task that had popped up into my mind! You did amazing, my Casey, and I promise that with more practice, you will only get better and better.
As long as you enjoy it, of course. :) I want you to only ever do what brings you so much joy in your life. :)
Pray, I have not yet come up with a name for her. I've thought of at least five dozen, but none truly matches the energy that I feel within her. Perhaps the next time you come over, I may rattle off a few ideas at you in front of her, just to see what you think. She doesn't seem to particularly care either way, which I admit feels like even more pressure, but within the next week or two I'll certainly come up with something.
I see. I hope that if you feel like this way about anyone, darling, that you aren't keeping it to yourself. Even if it's someone that we all love, I think it's healthy to speak up, even if it's just a quiet gossip session with someone you love. As it is, I'll go by Leo and April's opinion, of course, but still, he's a dummy to not see you for the joy you bring into all of our lives.
Oh! Please do bring it by! In fact, just to make this a proper exchange, I've attached one of Hob's for those delicate macarons he so enjoyed making. If you feel inspired, you should try to make them! And share them with me. ;)
All of the love in the world,
Your mother always
Feb 22
Here we are again. So much happened that I keep staring at the page wondering where to start. Where were we before? What were we thinking about? I had to re-read your last letter to even remember. I guess that's a good thing, reading your letters calms me down a lot.
I want to talk about what happened, but also I don't. It's done, it's over. I got my answer. That's a good thing too, isn't it? Now I can move on. Everything will be better, and I have so much good in my life. I'll stay in my corner and I won't have to think about it anymore.
But also I wish I could just forget it.
This sucks.
I think I'm leaning on not wanting to talk about it after all. Sorry. Maybe later.
Trying to get back on track:
I really did enjoy helping you plan the party. I want to do it again next year, and the year after, every year... whether we're still here or back in New York, count on me.
Does she have a name yet? I'll help you figure one out for sure. Pets need names. I've never had a real one before but I know that much. Plus if you don't give her a name, she can't program herself to answer to it. Here's a tip to incentivize you: she has a whole set of extra features that unlock when you give her a name.
I'm going to pick a new recipe to work on. Some of them have notes on them, I'm going to see if I can figure out sensei's favourite. We could surprise Leo. I won't bring macarons though, every time I try they deflate and look terrible. (They're tasty though.)
Love you,
Casey
Feb 25
I will never push you to do anything you don't want to, but I do so firmly believe that every hurt and ache and horror that we've talked about together, we have come out on the other side feeling more certain of our own feelings. Perhaps even more understanding of why it happened.
So please, whenever you are ready, you know that I would hear all of it, in person or through letter. But I promise not to ask until that day comes.
Thank you, my darling. There's no one I would like to have at my side more from here until the end of forever, assisting with my parties. Perhaps in New York we can start a small party business. You know, small events, birthdays and baby showers and the like. Much less stressful, but just as much fun.
But what if I do not see her as a pet but as a darling companion of mine? I want whatever name that is picked to be something she chooses. Perhaps I should start reading names out of a book and see if any seem to excite her!
Pick a date and we will cook to surprise our dear Leo. :)
I love you, my boy. I'm so grateful you're safe.
Love you,
Mom
Mar 2
Thank you. I love you. I promise I'm thinking about it. You'll be the first when I decide. <3
A party business sounds like it could be fun! I don't know anything about running a business in New York OR about running parties, so I'd have a lot of reading to do. Good thing I like to learn. Maybe I should take out some books from the library on business and stuff. Oh, here's a thought: what if we ran parties in the Hidden City? Or at Big Mama's hotel. (As long as she doesn't start more fights.) Then you could be yourself, no disguise needed.
I guess she could be either, she's yours so you decide how it works :) Maybe I can write a random algorithm to add to her code next time I visit, something that lets her pick a name based on what she already likes... she and Queen are due for a software update anyway. I've been learning new code from Uncle Tello's files and his SHELLDON AI is so much more complicated! It'd be cool if they could be more free-thinking.
How about next weekend for the cookathon? That'd give us more time to practice. And it should be pre-whatever-trial-is-next, unless she throws a wildcard at us. I want it to be good for Leo, he deserves it.
I'm really grateful you're safe too! It makes all the difference, you being right there when we all came home. If you ever feel like you didn't do enough, please remember that. You were right where I needed you.
Love you, love you,
Casey
March 5
You know, Casey, that's a rather brilliant idea, isn't it? I hadn't even considered the possibility of hosting parties for the inhabitants of the Hidden City, but surely they must have as much love of partying as anyone else. I can't even begin to imagine what kinds of parties they might enjoy down there, but I'm certain between the two of us we could figure out exactly what they like.
As for your research, I think it's a fine idea. Obviously I'm happy to teach you from my own experience, but some help on the business end may be beneficial. I admit, it's the one piece I am not so fond of, but is ultimately almost as important as the clothing I make. You being able to fill in for that knowledge I lack would be such a boon, my love. We would be unstoppable!
Oh, would you? I would be so happy to know that she had even a little more control over her own agency. Not that she isn't perfect as she is - she's been such a wonderful companion in the house - but sometimes I fear her entire world revolves around me and I am reminded just a touch too much of the fae that kept me as such a willing pet. If she felt that way, even slightly, I believe the guilt would eat me alive.
Next weekend it is. :) No interruptions, it will just be you and I the whole time!
Thank you, Casey. Perhaps that is what I needed to hear, but I promise you to always be there for you, just as you've been for me.
If we can borrow Leonardo for the portal, might you like to take another trip to Tides with me in a few weeks? I thought I might do some shopping for new fabrics. Just let me know in your next letter and if you would, I'll pick another weekend for a casual little trip. :)
Your mother forever and always,
Mom
March 10
(I took out a thesaurus from the library for a project and forgot to bring it back.)
If Master Draxum were still here I could ask him more about the Hidden City. I doubt he'd know much about the party scene, but at least I could learn more culture. Wonder if I could find books about that in the library? Or summon with lore, maybe. Actually, I'm going to make a list of book ideas and see what comes up. There's other stuff I've been meaning to look for, anyway.
We're already unstoppable, this would just make us even mightier :P I'll add business books to the list, too. It might be a little boring at first but I think I could get into it. I like math and numbers, that's a big part of it. And writing business policy is almost like writing code, right? (Just smile and nod, even I don't know. We can pretend.)
I've got the cat code patch mostly done, but there's some bugs I have to work on. When I installed it on Queen she curled up into a ball and started rolling around the living room. (I took a video, don't worry. It was unsettling but cute.) Maybe the code really did give her free will and that's what her heart called her to do? Maybe I also need to program in a "blink once for yes, twice for no" function, just so I can get confirmed feedback when I'm testing stuff. Anyway, maybe by the next sleepover I'll have it done for them.
I can go to Tides any time now! Portal or not. I tried out the elevator a while back, and it's nowhere near as stressful as the sub ride. No krakens, no long trips, just a quick ride down, only a few minutes max. If I turn into a bird or the pangolin it's even less scary. I'll ask Leo anyway, I'm sure he won't mind. But if he's busy we have options now :) I can't wait!
Your Safe Silly Salubrious Sassy Son,
Casey
March 13th
You're too silly!
I think that's a very good idea, my Casey. Pray, what other books might you be looking into? I'm curious to know what my genius son is so eager to read up on.
Well, while you teach yourself, you can teach me as well. It would benefit me greatly to finally learn and I can think of no better teacher than my own business partner! Math is hardly my strongest suit, but if we plan to run a proper business for a profit, since I imagine we won't be making money simply by conversing, it would behoove me to take this seriously. And if we're to have a beautiful cabin in the woods with the largest television imaginable, we'll need to be able to afford it.
Casey Jones!! If you do not text me that video immediately I fear I will never forgive me! Perhaps you could bring Queen by the shop this next week, we can see if she has any opinion on her favorite color of ribbon to play with.
Oh excellent! :) That is so perfect, dear. I'm so proud of you for facing your fear. To think! It's been so long since our first trip a year and a half ago, this one will so much less dramatic. Perhaps we should visit the pet store and see if those turtles are still there, hm?
I love you endlessly, my brave boy. Sending kisses from my cottage!
Mom
March 17
Made you smile though, right? :)
I took out a few business texts, plus one for advanced coding, and I've been on the lookout for magic texts. First, I wanted to see if I could find any history on the Hidden City or yokai. The city itself must have so much to learn about! And yokai culture would be important if we want to plan parties for them. I grew up around yokai but there wasn't much time to learn cultural stuff. Second... well, don't tell Hunter, I don't want to make him uncomfortable. But I'm looking for textbooks on grimwalkers. Something weird happened over the winter holidays, and even though it seems okay now, it made me realize how little we still know. I want to keep him safe, but I don't want to upset him by bringing it up yet, either. I figure if I know more about what he is, I can make sure he's healthy. No luck finding anything yet, but if the libraries won't give me anything, there's always lore. (Since I don't want you to worry, you should know that he's totally okay as far as I know and I haven't seen anything to fuss about. This is preventative care!)
The good thing about business math is it's pretty simple, far as I can tell. I think between the two of us we'll have no trouble with that part. Though, I need to check if the Hidden City has a different currency. Oh, or currency conversion? I've never used anything except lore, but I know others exist. New York uses the dollar, maybe Hidden City has the yen or yokai dollar? The others have been there, they'd know. Don't worry about affording stuff, though. Donatello would probably buy you whatever you want. Uncle Tello used to talk about how he had no money trouble at all, back when money mattered.
Still working on the code kinks, but I'll bring Queen as soon as I get it working. Knowing her she'd want every ribbon you have in stock, so better get extra.
I'm looking forward to our Tides visit! It really is crazy how far we've come since then. That was even pre-adoption. We should so visit the turtles! I wonder if they'd remember us. I should thank them for helping to calm me down. They were so cute. Here's to a visit with no panic attacks.
Love and kisses, I'll visit the cottage real soon! <3
Casey
March 21
You always do.
Casey! You have done a very terrible job of making me not worry. :( What is wrong with my son? Why have I only just heard of his now? Is Hunter worried over this as well? Should I say anything to him? Should I say nothing at all? Is he waiting for his mother to come and fix this?
...
Pray, I apologize. After everything that happened, I am just more worried than I normally might be. If you're certain he will be well, I trust your opinion, my Casey.
Just please remember I am right here if you or him ever need a single thing.
Anyway, to the rest of your letter, I remember the dollar! It is the currency we used back in Massachusetts, though I frequently used a card that kept track of my dollars in digital form. It was quite convenient! Hopefully whatever they use in the Hidden City will be just as easy for us.
Thank you! I will so be looking forward to our playdate in the shop!
Perhaps if there are turtles to purchase, we should bring them home with us. Surely they'll be happier out of that store. What do you think? Would that be too strange? I wouldn't want to make the others feel uncomfortable.
Here is to a beautiful spring together,
Mom
March 26
I'm sorry! He really is okay. He'd tell me if he wasn't. And if it WAS something I'd make sure he told you too. I promise! Here is what happened: he used some blood to make my tracker necklace, and it made the skin on his hand turn a kind of weird colour. It was just temporary, though. I think maybe since he's made of wood, he can change colour like a tree? I don't know. It's why I want grimwalker books! He's as healthy as ever though.
I'm sure whatever currency they use in Hidden City, we'll figure it out just fine. We got the hang of lore pretty quick!
I'm not sure if it would be strange or not to have tank turtles. I mean, they also started out as regular turtles! Maybe they were at a pet store as babies before Master Draxum got them. They don't have to be pets either way, though. They could be like your cat, just friends :) You can talk to them like you would any other friend, so to me it makes sense. Would you keep them at your cottage? I think you should ask them if they want to live with you!
Love you always,
Casey
March 30
My heart feels so entirely relieved, Casey. Forgive my utter panic in my last correspondence, I know in my heart of hearts that you would let me know if the situation was truly dire. And I trust in Hunter to come to me if it was ever really needed. It's just after everything that we've been through as of late, my illogical fear overtook my more logical reasoning. I didn't mean to overreact the way I did, but I apologize for it nonetheless.
That being said, I'm so grateful and relieved at your explanation!
I will say that whenever we leave for the mortal world again, I will miss the idea of Lore as a currency. It's not dissimilar to fae currency, which is all for show really, but being able to generate it simply by speaking! I daresay that you and I would never run out of Lore ever! Still, I agree that we'll figure it out together. And it helps that we know a few turtles who will be more than willing to help us out.
I think I will. :) I've been wanting to add a small pond on the right side of my home, away from my big trees in the garden, and it would be the perfect place for a happy family of turtles. And when it snows, I'd be more than happy to bring them inside, perhaps make an indoor pool for them. I quite like the thought of my house being so overrun with other animals. But I will ask the others first, just to be absolutely certain it is not too strange to them. :) Thank you, my darling Casey.
Pray, we are coming up on our second anniversary in this place, aren't we? I can barely believe it's nearly been two years here! We will have to mark the occasion, of course. :)
Loving you more and more by the minute,
Mom
April 3rd
No need to apologize. I don't think it's illogical. It's easy to forget there's always stuff to worry about, even when things seem fine on our end. If it feels like you don't know, then you don't know and it's scary, right? That's why I always eavesdropped on the family meetings when sensei was all "you're too young for this one". Too bad, sensei, I went anyway. (I probably was too young, but oh well.)
I think I'll miss lore, too. I read that some places you have to work like 2 or 3 hours just to buy a single hamburger! That's crazy to me. Here I can afford it by asking the spirit cooking it about their day. Feels a lot more friendly, too. It'd be cool if yokai currency was similar, but judging by how Big Mama moved her business to New York, I wonder if it's actually worse D8
A pond at your house sounds so nice! If you didn't end up with turtles, you could always get frogs or fish. There's lots of water creatures that I bet would love a pond. Want help building it? I can dig holes! I'm gonna find books on building outdoor ponds now.
It really is crazy how soon it's coming up. Two years almost... time goes by so quick. I wonder what we should do this year? Something similar? Or maybe something we've never done before. I'll have to think about it.
Here's to infinite more years!
Casey
April 12th
Pray, I hadn't even considered how the cost actually translated to items. Back at ADI, we worked for our pay, of course, but I hadn't quite realized how generously we were paid in comparison. Everything there was simply on a card and, outside of the horrors, we were well taken care of. The fact that humans have to work multiple hours a day only to be fed doesn't sit right with me at all.
For all of the things we did wrong back in Faerie, no one ever went hungry.
Would you mind, terribly? I was thinking of asking Peter and Leo and Raph as well, I think between the four of you with my supervision, we could complete it within an afternoon or two. :) Naturally, I will pay you all in kisses and food and clothing, of course.
Since we spent last year doing all of our favorites, perhaps this is the year when we try something that is new for both of us together. I don't quite know what just yet, but there must be something we have yet to experience. Skydiving, perhaps.
Here is to forever! ♡
Mom
April 16th
We probably won't ever be hurting for money considering we'll be able to make or grow most of what we need in the woods. And anything YOU need, Donatello would totally get for you. (Which means we'd all benefit.) Maybe if we got extra money from the business we could give it away to people who can't get food? Going hungry is awful, I don't want anybody to go through that if I can help it.
I don't mind at all :) It can even help me practice some new glyphs. Kisses and food and clothes are the best currency! <3 <3 <3 I'm sure everyone would love to help you.
Skydiving, whoa! Actually, that could be cool. We could jump off of Never Fade. I've done it before, but the way I avoided a crash was turning into the bird form. Luz taught me a glyph that stops you from hitting the ground too fast after a long fall, do you know any magic like that?
Love you love you,
Casey
April 23rd
Dear Superson! :)
I'm so proud to be your mother, my sweet, wonderful, generous boy.
I think that would be a wonderful idea. If we can do anything to help make the world we'll be living in a better place, I would so happy to do whatever we possibly could. Though I wonder how my magic will be affected returning. Back in Massachusetts, using my magic was quite limited considering my connection was through the fae realm. I hope I'll be able to keep at least a few spells and abilities, healing especially, but otherwise, it's an easy sacrifice to make to be with my sons.
I DO love kisses. :) :) :)
Oh, that was a joke, dearest! I don't think I could ever do such a thing. I was terrified enough to leap out of a tree! And while I would never tell you not to, please consider how your mother may have a heart attack if you do.
Love you my Superson,
Rue
April 28th
I'm proud to be your son, too! Always, always.
I think magic will work for you. You've had it for so long, and it exists for yokai and the family. There's different kinds of magic already, why not fae? Now, it might not work for Hunter and me. Glyph magic depends on the Titan on the Boiling Isles, and probably Thirteen here, and that doesn't exist on Earth. Same for the familiar magic. If it doesn't work, I'll be sad to let it go. But we'll all have each other, so even if none of us end up magical, I'll be happy. So don't worry! You'll always be you.
[Have a little doodle in the margins of a cartoony owlbear getting cheek smooches. Well deserved!]
Okay yeah I can see the joke making more sense. Trees are one thing, but the sky sure is up there! I won't be jumping off any time soon, don't worry. I have my staff or I can turn into the bird form anyway.
Time sure is flying. Summer's on its way! Love you,
Casey
May 8th
As long as I am myself and I'm still with all of you, it will hardly matter in the slightest. But I think I would also be sad to lose my magic again. My time in Massachusetts, outside of the Horrors, was difficult to navigate without the use of it. Granted, I'm much better adapted to life outside of the fae realm now, but still, how would I clean up messes? With a broom and mop? How terrible!
That is very true! You as a bird leaping out of a plane wouldn't worry me half as much, though I do wonder what it might feel like to fly. Is it strange that I am one of the only Legends in Folkmore who wasn't given wings to fly with? I assume Thirteen saw the wings I already had and decided they were enough, but I do feel at least a little cheated! Though an owlbear flying through the sky might incite more panic than anything.
To another wonderful summer with my family.
I love you endlessly,
Mom
May 14th
How else do guardians get their place clean? They ask their kids to do it! You know, Hunter actually really likes cleaning. Not that I mind it, but there's a reason I do more cooking than cleaning at our place. Maybe I can sweep and he can mop. I don't like the wet chores. I think that's one big perk of being an owlbear versus being human- no pruney fingers!
I think an owlbear flying would be cool, not scary. Just ignore what anyone else might say. Actually, I was talking to Raph about this not long ago, and he was saying he's never had wings either. I wonder how that works? Maybe Thirteen is just waiting for the right moment to let both of your wings come out. Some kind of dramatic event like in a movie. If I jump off of more high things will you suddenly fly up to catch me just in time? (I will not.)
Time sure is flying, speaking of. Before we know it it'll be anniversary time again! Wonder what we should do this year. Maybe I'll pick a tattoo :P It feels impossible to choose just one though. Maybe I'll cover my whole body in them eventually, just because I'm indecisive.
Love you always,
Casey
May 17th
Does he now? How is this the first time that I'm hearing that! Pray, is this something new he's come to love since living with you? I find the thought so darling, and I can't deny that it reminds me of my Knickolas, these boys who were bred for war finding their true selves within such domestic tasks.
Perhaps it won't be so terrible without my magic then, especially not when I have sons willing to pick up some of the slack. (Only some! I promise to do my own part as always.)
Thank you for the clarification! PLEASE, my love, do not jump off of anything! And perhaps, it can be difficult to understand just what she means sometimes. Though I wonder if it is more due to our size. Perhaps the wings needed would be so excessively giant that she had to leave them off. Or maybe we're just legendary enough without them.
A body covered in tattoos would be quite the beautiful work of art! ...But perhaps not your face, hm? It's just so handsome and perfect as is.
Maybe we should put together a new scrapbook? It's been awhile since I've sat down to work on one properly. I'm certain that between the two of us we have more than enough photographs.
My love for you grows stronger by the day,
Mom
May 22nd
The way he explained it, he used to do a lot of cleaning back in his world, so it's something he's confident in and he likes doing it because he's good at it. I checked a few times to make sure it wasn't upsetting him or giving him bad memories, but he really seemed happy to do it, so if he likes it, who am I to say no? Especially since he likes the chores I don't like much.
I think you should get to have ginormous wings if you wanted to fly. It wouldn't hurt anybody to have them! Maybe it would be cool. I DO think you're legendary with or without, though. Would you want flying wings, if you could have them?
I'm not going to tattoo my face! I don't even know what I'd put there. I get red slider markings like Leo when I use the disguise brooch to become a turtle, so if I did anything, maybe it'd be that. But I don't actually want to do it, so it's a moot point. I'm not a turtle, I'm just me. (You're making me blush :) ) I *am* Hamato though, so I was thinking maybe the Hamato emblem. Do you have some kind of symbol that represents you?
A scrapbook is a great idea! We have tons of new photos at this point. And I have that nice printer begging to be used. You should come over and hang out after work, we can find some books and make a copy for each of us.
Love you love you,
Casey
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