"The time has come," Adrina said, "to talk of many things."

[noplaceforthee]

It's two in the morning but I can't sleep, as I'm still buzzed about the show I did in Leeds five hours ago and even the trip up to here - Edinburgh, home sweet home - hasn't diminished that

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[love_catatonic]

I MISS TOUR!

Yes, I got that from your post. Yes, I did read it.

Toooooooour.

[noplaceforthee]

I don't know how any of you manage it. This is a tiny UK only less-than-a-month thing and I'm only half way through and exhausted!

You real musicians are amazing!

[love_catatonic]

That's all I managed, except that once when we went to France, and mostly I managed it by being high all the time, which I don't recommend...

Oh girlfriend you did not just say that. I've heard you play. You deny you're a real musician ever again and NO MORE CUPCAKES!

[noplaceforthee]

Too cruel :O

[odd_symmetry]

I don't actually have words for how moved I am. You're gorgeous.

Though if people don't stop shaping up, I'm going to pretend I'm threatening. I probably can't pull it off, but darn I'll look cute being all Adrina-defendy... I can't believe they expect you to provide your own food. And to turn you away...augh.

Tell your parents hello for me. I miss you.

[noplaceforthee]

If you'd had to spent the time with me all gross in the van you might disagree. David said I was 'pungent'!

Awww, adorable boyfriend is adorable <3

I will! They said I should have brought you along, which would have meant four people to one hotel room!

[odd_symmetry]

I really don't think so. I go to a gym full of 'pungent' men and I still go there. Not...that I sleep in vans with them...

Hah! That would have been a party. Especially considering I am Not Small. I wish I could have come too, but if you want to know the truth, I don't think you need me. Said with absolute adoration and awe, by the way! Some things you just need to experience for yourself. And you're doing a hell of a job.

[noplaceforthee]

There had to be much opening of windows and I complained the whole way. Sasha has threatened to ditch me in Glasgow if I have to skip another after show shower ;)

I'm actually really glad I've been doing this on my own - well, except for my god-like helpers. It makes me feel like a real grown up. It's sort of terrifying and amazing, but I think that's the point.

[quinntaessentia]

Oh my god!

This sounds like the best and worst thing ever and you have me feeling so conflicted, Adrina! I love that you're coming away from this more resolved, but I hate what it takes sometimes to see that. Having been through some of it myself, like Mal said, I get that it's not easy. Writing about it might make it sound easy, but it's horrible to find yourself without a place to stay. Especially when it's cold. Not trading it in is real love.

For what it's worth, I wouldn't ever trade you in for anything either! Not meals or a warm bed or any of it. Because you're my Adrina and I love you.

[noplaceforthee]

I'd never dare compare what I'm going through to the stuff you and Mal had to deal with. This is just a minor blip while getting to do what I love.

I'd never trade you either, my Quinny. Miss you so much. And Booster!

[quinntaessentia]

Even if the situation isn't the same, the feelings I think still can be. That feeling of 'well what can I do now?!'. It couldn't have been warm in the van. It's scary any time you find yourself misplaced, whether you know it's only for a little while, or whether you don't know when it'll end.

Ah, I digress. You know me!

Booster and I miss you too! He pines at night... He told me.

[noplaceforthee]

That's true. You have missed some epic near-tantrums. (If I'd been by myself they would have been full on tantrums of yelling and kicking things.)

He would, my fluffy little lovah.

[in_spectre_mors]

What a schamozzle! What the others have said is very true, though; the fact that you're still seeing this through for the love of the music, shows your dedication and your true musicianship. I have no doubt your fans are thanking you for it, especially the younger ones you took care of in Birmingham. That was a lovely thing to do.

I definitely agree with you on Leeds. That's really a place where you have to make your own fun... which isn't so hard when your touring band includes Adrian Erlandsson!

Despite all the setbacks, it sounds like you're really hitting your stride, Adrina. Can't wait to finally catch a show!

[seminalsemiotic]

The venue in Bristol was pretty rancid, but it was so worth it. Even worth random guys using the anonymity of the crowd to feel me up! (There was some serious arse-grabbing going on.)

I hope the rest of the tour goes more smoothly, darling!