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[volkarin]

[ The familiarity of his given name aside, ]

Then I suppose we're lucky we've found ourselves in a position where those labels no longer apply.

But thank you, regardless. I'm not unaware of my shortcomings, but I'd thought I'd come some way since the last time any objections were brought to my attention.

[wines]

A fresh start for us, then. Though I suspect you'll continue to give me that professorial look.

Can I ask what brought this on? The question, I mean.

[volkarin]

I'll do my utmost to break myself of the habit.

I suppose it was the rather varied responses to my attempt at sharing information. Some raised hackles I understood, some I'd attribute to hastiness or issues of reading comprehension, [ sorry ] but overall — I'd say it's indisputable that the fault lay with me.

[wines]

I'm learning that this writing-based form of communication can be [ hmm, what's the word, ] touchy. More-so than letters, when you can exchange messages so quickly.

I wouldn't take any bristling too personally. Death is a difficult subject, for most people, whether it's temporary here or not.

[volkarin]

Not to mention the fact that most of the guests here have been under constant — or repeated — extreme stress.

But — thank you for indulging me. At the risk of sounding too sentimental, I trusted you to be honest.

[wines]

So I've heard, what with the rampant cannibalism and murder.

I can't say I'm a fan of being under house arrest, either. Reminds me too much of home.

And I do appreciate your trust in me. Earnestly.