DRAFT OF A LETTER TO KANONE HILBERT
[A torn first draft deposited in a wastebasket, written in the middle of the night in restive English cursive. It's been copied out without the mistakes and delivered in a alter form by post to a private cell in the heart of Osaka]
[Scrunched at the top, as an afterthought introduction, the original introduction crossed out afterwards:]I'd ( Read more... )
[Scrunched at the top, as an afterthought introduction, the original introduction crossed out afterwards:]I'd ( Read more... )
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Dear Eyes,
Do come visit but do not bring Kiyotaka with you--I would sooner jump off a cliff than see him--no, I would sooner spend a week with Hizumi than Kiyotaka. [ At this point is where the paper might or might not have been stabbed. ] Do please be careful, though, on your trip. And thank you [ kitten drawing in corner ] for taking care of that rip. Mr. Whiskers will be very pleased to see that his comrade is well.
My value--I wonder what that is these days. Kirie tells me things--about how it's going out there, about you, about Ayumu. I know some things, yes, by being here, and they will be taken care of. At least, that is--as much as I can take care of them where I am at ( ... )
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Dear Kanone,
I've an irrational desire to send you a box of crayons, but I fear my meaning might be lost. Instead I'll say quite plainly, "don't be such a child".
My intentions would be to bring you back forthwith to your gidled cage at the excursion's close.
Something of the notion of Kirie Tsuchira expending her considerable temper upon you tempts me in regard of the idea of...vacation, Mum and the absolute machinations of Kiyotaka aside.
To reassure: the journey, regardless of whether or not Kiyotaka takes his liberties, is intended to be quite brief, and certainly would give you more to preoccupy yourself with than the questionably titled "Mr. Whiskers."
I am assured of this particularly in considering the fact I took the liberty of purchasing you a female Himalayan kitten ( ... )
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I think I would like a box of crayons, actually. The meaning would have been very lost, for I would have used them to draw more kitties!
I don't want to go. He tried to have me killed. I will not -- [ This is cut off on accident actually, as he's staring at Mr. Whiskers in his lap. Wait, what? Mr. Whiskers is a girl? ... be right back, going to check this.
... FFFFUUUU--just. Beet red. Handwriting is a bit scribbly. ] -- just shhh! Mr. Whiskers already answers to Mr. Whiskers even though Mr. Whiskers is a girl and just. [ Ahhhh, embarrassment. How if feels to know this feeling again. Normally, if talking with him normally yes, Kanon would whine and tell him to stop being a meanie face. ]
Yes, there may be some cabin fever. I--apologize beforehand then.
I doubt anyone's ability for that arrangement.
Maybe--I'll take it into consideration.
I would only hope they were reassuring. [ He sure reassured himself, that's for sure. ]
Love,
Kanon ♥ [ Yes, more hearts; this is how Kanon rolls. ]
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Dear Kanone,
Expect a box of crayons as per your request, on my next visit. [Also expect a light tap over the head with it, if he doesn't catch it first. Killer reflexes laugh in the face of certain crayons, he's sure.]
I'm certain your cat could care less what you call her, provided you call her. I'm also quite sure she has no ability to read my letters, and therefore come face to face with the apalling truth. [A hint of sarcasm? From Eyes?]
Once again, I commend your powers of observation, and keen instinct for names, brother. Clearly someone must urinate in your bedding in my place. [More than just a hint, that's probably a whole crayon box's worth of sarcasm...but he's amused despite the meanness of the tone. There's affection in it, and not an uncommon bit of nostalgia]The difficulty comes in considering which gender of cat to gift you with the next time: Male would lead to unpleasant revelations unto Mister Whiskers, and ( ... )
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