kate

[undread]

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[sootprints]

[ oh...

she'll reach back, even though she can't touch her. wherever they should be touching, there's just a sensation of cold air. ]

I'm so glad to see you.

[undread]

I'm so glad to see you, too.

[that's too bad, but it's okay.]

I'm glad you're alright. Is it better over there than it has been here?

[sootprints]

Well--

[ she just blips out of existence for a moment. then comes back. ]

Oh.

[undread]

[oops...]

I suppose you can't really say.

[sootprints]

... It looks like it, yes. I'm not entirely sure what's allowed and what isn't.

[undread]

That's alright. I don't want to push you. And I think we understand what most of you have been trying to tell us.

[sootprints]

[ she's quiet for a moment. and she nods. ]

... How are things at the house? Has anything changed?

[undread]

...It's been more quiet without you.

[well. kate was always quiet. but it's definitely sadder without her.]

But we're all trying to get through and see things through until the end.

[sootprints]

I know you are. I have faith that you'll all do the best that you can.

[undread]

Even if you can't tell us details, can you tell me how it's been since you've been there?

[she assumes everyone will be nice to kate, she doesn't think there were hard feelings based on the letters, but even so.]

Has it been nice to see everyone again?

[sootprints]

Yes. I got to spend time with Rondo, and Iwatooshi, and Karma, and...

A lot of people came to see me right away. It was a little overwhelming, but in a good way.

[undread]

They can all be a bit pushy, can't they!

[the ten thousand letters.]

But of course they care for you.