I owe you. All of you. Don’t think I didn't notice everyone managing things - from the seating, to the timing of the mingling after. (And how on earth did you and Dad and Uncle Silvanus coordinate conversation at lunch? I thought I knew all your tricks. I was sure Auntie Alphecca was going to get mired in the difficult topics the entire time.)
And then after - Temp throwing herself on Auntie A's desire to give advice to keep her busy and then Auntie Gera redirecting Auntie Canora. (Did you spot that? It was a thing of beauty.) And don’t think I didn’t see you and Orion lurking in earshot, just in case, and keeping Theo off Raz’s back about the obvious.
We’re back to what you said last week, about family being about not having to do all the difficult parts yourself, aren’t we? Still thinking about that. I guess I didn't trust it’d be that smooth. (And yes, that’s all my own baggage about being the odd one out for so long. Old stories.)
To say what I didn't get a chance to yesterday, since we didn't get a private moment. I’m managing. It’s a lot better now he’s back, and we've had a chance to talk through enough of it. (I really envy you and Dittany, sometimes, you know? There’s so many pieces we have to be so careful about, and it’s not by either of our choice.)
Beyond that, would still like a spot on your couch soon. Next Tuesday’s probably my best bet. I should be able to get clear after about three, and stay until - well, elevenish, but you can kick me out earlier. If you’re sure Dit doesn't mind. Anything I can bring?
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I owe you. All of you. Don’t think I didn't notice everyone managing things - from the seating, to the timing of the mingling after. (And how on earth did you and Dad and Uncle Silvanus coordinate conversation at lunch? I thought I knew all your tricks. I was sure Auntie Alphecca was going to get mired in the difficult topics the entire time.)
And then after - Temp throwing herself on Auntie A's desire to give advice to keep her busy and then Auntie Gera redirecting Auntie Canora. (Did you spot that? It was a thing of beauty.) And don’t think I didn’t see you and Orion lurking in earshot, just in case, and keeping Theo off Raz’s back about the obvious.
We’re back to what you said last week, about family being about not having to do all the difficult parts yourself, aren’t we? Still thinking about that. I guess I didn't trust it’d be that smooth. (And yes, that’s all my own baggage about being the odd one out for so long. Old stories.)
To say what I didn't get a chance to yesterday, since we didn't get a private moment. I’m managing. It’s a lot better now he’s back, and we've had a chance to talk through enough of it. (I really envy you and Dittany, sometimes, you know? There’s so many pieces we have to be so careful about, and it’s not by either of our choice.)
Beyond that, would still like a spot on your couch soon. Next Tuesday’s probably my best bet. I should be able to get clear after about three, and stay until - well, elevenish, but you can kick me out earlier. If you’re sure Dit doesn't mind. Anything I can bring?