When I heard Ree had picked up a fella, I have to admit, I was a little taken aback. I’d be the center of her attention for a while, and I suddenly felt… like I’d been dumped. Not in a serious way, and not even in a way that made me pause… just… it was there.

Until I realized something.

Annie, you listen to me. You talk to me. With me.
You’re trying your hand at game design.
You come with me to LARPs.
Ara is… everything I could ever ask for. And ask for without shame.

Fifteen years between us. You still have a lot of growing up to do and a lot of things you’ll grow out of. Including me. But I’m happy we’re together the way we are. And I wouldn’t trade the time we’re sharing for anything.

Least of all, Ree.

Thank you. For everything. -_-