shadowlight | the Teacup Ride (Reply)

The Daily Planet Girl wrote back. This is Letter 4, in two parts: a consolation note for my father, and a longer note explaining that she's had family visiting --nay, children relatives, more's the distraction, and hasn't checked her messages for 2 weeks, so she just now got my letter about my father's death. While I won't begrudge her time with family, I'm beginning to think that Glacial Pace is the only speed this ride has. I'm fine with being patient, but I'm don't want to be a sucker like I was for Miss N and wind up giving way more than I get back. The tone and content of DPG's letter is flattering, open, and casual; admitting to watching too much tv and not getting as much reading done as she'd rather. We've progressed out of stilted questions and into the conversational game sometimes called "General Motors". (eg. I like the SciFi Channel. Am I the only one?) I feel like I should worry less about what my letters say or how long it takes to get a response, and just be equally open and casual. Also, I should bury my expectations in the backyard and if this ever really becomes more than a simple friendship, it'll be a pleasant surprise.