on him being bad with all the modernities, still

[adoringdaddy]

But she would be upset with me. I know she would. That's why I'm asking people for help, instead of trying to use it on my own. It's not like we have washing machines in Partevia, after all.... Or dish washers... or water taps... or computers... or phones... or---so many of the things... I'm really grateful that there are so many kind people in Holly Heights, though. They are so helpful, and I wish I could do something in return.

What's a key-chain hogger, by the way? You keep calling me that, but I don't know why.

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i'm sorry this is a week after you've posted but i'm just so excited to see a badr

[esra]

Dear, what are you talking about? Washing mach...ines? And who is upset with you? What did you do now?

no it's perfectly alright i'm super excited getting a comment from the wife

[adoringdaddy]

It's some sort of box, that people use to wash things. Like clothes and sheets. I'm still learning to use it, though. [ umm.. ] No one?

/)///(\ yaaaay husband

[esra]

Really? That seems like a strange sort of contraption - can you really trust it?

You said someone was upset with you, dear, don't lie to me.

[adoringdaddy]

It is, and I can't seem to get the hang of it. I'm not sure if I can, but most people here seem to think it's a perfectly normal thing to be using.

No, no one is upset at me at the moment, I promise. Don't worry.

[esra]

Normal? How could letting a box wash clothing be normal! Where are you, anyway? I've never heard of a place that uses a box for such things.

Hmm, if you're sure.

[adoringdaddy]

I have no idea... It's a place called Holly Heights. Almost everyone are really nice here, it's amazing. Would you like to come stay with me? Having a rabbit as a pet [ or, well, being about to get one... ] isn't nearly as good as it would be having you here with me.

I am. [ smile! ]

[esra]

Holly Heights? And a rabbit? Dear, how could we afford this!

( You're a worrisome husband, but she does love you. )

[adoringdaddy]

It's actually possible, because being here does not have any effect on our situation in our world. The town is very nice and prosperous. I earn much more than double here than what I used to do at home, and it's actually a stable lifestyle. It's possible to live much more comfortably here than it is in Partevia.

[esra]

...No... effect? ( wait what ) How did you get there anyway? I thought you went out fishing!

[adoringdaddy]

I swear, it's true. Even if it is weird. [ ...oh.. ] One day, I just found myself there, without knowing how. No one seem to know how, actually.

[esra]

That doesn't seem safe in the slightest! Can't you come home?

[adoringdaddy]

It is. It's a lot safer, really. And I would come home, but I can't control that.

[esra]

You can't? What do you mean you can't?

[adoringdaddy]

I suppose that I'm sort of... stuck...? How much have you been, around these places? I mean, this place. When where you go is controlled by these... mun people. The one I have made me go to Holly Heights several months ago, now, and I've been there ever since.

1/2

[esra]

Stuck?! ( excuse her she needs a moment )

2/2

[esra]

Ah... here. I'm fine here, I suppose. This... mun, or whatever they're called, they seem to be fairly busy, so I'm not around these places much. They got all excited upon seeing you, however. Truthfully, I am far more excited to see you again than they are.

[adoringdaddy]

Yes, I'm afraid so..

How busy is fairly busy? Because if it is possible, I would love to see you by my side again. [ it's been months since he saw her, and Sin. ] Mine did, seeing you, too. But no one can be more excited over seeing you than I am.

[esra]

Y-You must be certain that it will not effect our lives back home, because otherwise-! ( otherwise what will her and Sin do and oh my goodness no must not think of that, it's scary enough that the others keep calling them ex-patriots )

Rather busy, from what I've seen. I know they've complained they haven't RPed properly in months. They seem... tempted, however. Seeing you even makes them happy.

( she smiles - ah, silly husband. she's missed you. ) It is good to have you here, however long it is.

[adoringdaddy]

I am certain, really really certain. [ no one would notice they were even gone, not even Sin. It had been something that he had been concerned about when he first arrived - and something that he sometimes still worries about. ]

Really? If they have any time at all to let us see each other more, it would make me happy. How can I tempt them more?

[ he smiles right back. ] You too, my dear. I have missed you so much.

[esra]

I suppose I'll have to trust you, then. ( she is worried, but she's also teasing him at this point. you don't have the best track record all the time, Badr. )

They say something about finishing all their homework for them, whatever that means.

As have I, dearest.

[adoringdaddy]

I wouldn't lie to you, after all. [ She'd likely find him out, nine out of ten. ]

I don't mind, really, but I doubt that I would be much help...

[ fond smile. ] Esra, dear, have you been doing alright otherwise? [ and slightly concerned. ]