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[opportunitycosts]

Alvin will have acquired his own little carrier pigeon to send messages, so he'll have one stationed at the main carrier pigeon place that will come and find him.

In the meanwhile, this is the entry for any private messages that are delivered via the carrier pigeon system.

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[miraculo]

[ She giggles, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. ] ...Thank you, Alvin. [ A pause. ] You know, you can be like a father-figure too, with your advice. [ Maybe that's what being a father- or mother-figure is like. Just providing guidance and words of wisdom (as well as scoldings) from time to time. It really doesn't have to do with age at all. ]

--But you're right. I'll be sure to talk to him when I can.

[opportunitycosts]

[...Man, that just makes him feel weird.]

Now you're making me feel old. Save it for when I actually hit my thirties. [He still has a couple of years! Let him live it!!]

Just be honest, all right? You have a tendency to hold back for the sake of others, but in this case you should really let him have it. And if you want, I can also put a word in.

[miraculo]

Well... Maybe. [ She considers his offer. ] Let me try to speak with him first. [ She'll probably procrastinate on talking to him about it, though. Because she doesn't like confrontation.

Not that it is a confrontation. But it's an unpleasant topic to broach! ] And nothing changes, then I'll let you know, okay?

[opportunitycosts]

All right. Just don't take too long about it. [He knows you, Sanae. He knows.]

If I don't hear back from you in a week, I'm going to give you a call.

[miraculo]

[ Oh boy. ] ....I'm-- I'm sure it won't come down to that!

[ She reassures lamely. Even she doesn't believe her own words. Sanae coughs into her hand. ] In the meantime, do you need anything I can help with?

[opportunitycosts]

[Looking at you, Sanae.

But he eases up a bit and shakes his head.]

Nope, I'm pretty good here. You focus on your affairs.

[miraculo]

[ She smiles and thanks him again, giving him a goodbye before excusing herself and leaving him to his work. ]