Dictated.

[dorkwonder]

Run into any giant angler fish yet?

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[secondchances]

Only eight-legged sheep and roaches.

[dorkwonder]

Sounds exciting.

[secondchances]

More like disgusting. I took plenty of notes and drew you little town we're staying in. You'll be very proud.

How's it going with the city? And how are you doing?

[dorkwonder]

You found another town? What's it like? Is there anyone there?

[Doesn't respond to her set of questions yet, more interested in her answers.]

[secondchances]

[Knew she should have asked those questions first!]

It's nothing like the City Royale. It's really... cute. Bright colors, peach trees, and no one here but us.

Most of the buildings are pretty tiny. There's enough for the whole camp to have a roof over their heads while we rest here, and plenty to spare.

[dorkwonder]

[Live and learn!]

Are there any traces of other residents?

[Cares not for the cuteness, more interested in the facts.]

I'm glad you have a safe place to rest. Although you should set up defenses just in case.

[secondchances]

There's clothes and supplies, but not much else. Most of the houses seem to be in good shape, so it's hard to tell when the last time people were here. I think some people came here on an expedition before and didn't find much of note.

We have people on watch, yours truly being one of 'em. Don't worry.

[dorkwonder]

Would you bring back some samples of food, clothes, and take off a door knob and bring back any pieces of paper you found? I want to see if I can check for finger prints that don't belong to anyone in the castle.

[Has been gathering finger prints from commonly used doors and old journals and books in the library]

I'm not. There's nothing wrong with being cautious.

[secondchances]

Can do. It only took us a few days to get here--whenever we head out on our own, we might be able to pass through here, too.

I know. Now, how about answering my questions?

[dorkwonder]

Thanks.

[His voice relaxes as he switches out of serious business mode.]

I'm doing okay, I've been keeping myself busy. There's still lots of work to be done in the city.

[secondchances]

You're welcome.

[Errands are more fun than sitting around waiting to move on.]

I figured. I'll have to see what I can do to help when I get back.

Also, I know you clutch my pillow to your chest and inhale deeply before falling asleep each night. It's okay, Tim. You don't have to say it aloud.

[dorkwonder]

You know me so well.

[secondchances]

So well that I know exactly the face you're making right now.

[dorkwonder]

Which face is that?

[secondchances]

[No response, just a little doodle of what is supposed to be Tim's head with a fairly accurate scribbling of his face and the :T expression she's sure he had!]

[dorkwonder]

[If she could see his face at the moment, she would see a very amused expression.]

Okay, maybe you do know a thing or two about me.

[secondchances]

[She wishes she could see his face :'( ]

I'd like to think so.

[dorkwonder]

[Wishes she could, too :(]

Then you should be able to answer this quickly.

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[Doodles in the hangman's gallow.]

[secondchances]

[A laugh.]

Hangman?

[... takes a moment to look at her surroundings and make sure Ezio isn't around. He doesn't need to be reminded of his family's death in the form of a game :|a ]

A.

[dorkwonder]

Hangman.

[Writes in the A]

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[secondchances]

Very cute.

O.

[dorkwonder]

I try.

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[secondchances]

I.

[Getting a kick out of this.]

[dorkwonder]

I |a _ | |_ i _ _ i _ _ | |_ o _|

[secondchances]

Oh! I am missing you. Totally it!