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Hey, goof,

So far, pretty boring here. I’m working long-ass night shifts just doing patrol. Other than tired and uncomfortable as fuck, and missing the shit out of you, I’m doing fine. I’ll keep you posted as to when I can get on the webcam so I can see your pretty face. In the meantime, I look forward to these messages. Being away from you is harder than I could’ve ever imagined. And I’d ask what color underwear you’re wearing, but I already know ;)

And it’s our house. Definitely. I know everything happened fast and totally ass-backwards, but this is the real deal, baby. We’re married. Everything’s ours. Except the cat, you’re going to have to get rid of him. I’m allergic. In fact, I can feel my throat closing up from here…

Baby, if I don’t get my hands on an epi pen… please know, that I love you.

-K

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Very funny, asshole. You’re lucky you’re kind of cute and somewhat satisfactory in bed.

Anyway, I just want you to know that I dropped by the shop and the new guy, West, seems to be working out pretty well so far. If nothing else, everyone seems more on top of things, and there’s definitely kind of a flow. I think I even found half of Jackson’s desk.

Xo, Lu

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Ah, but I’m your asshole. But what’s this satisfactory shit? You’re paying for that one when I get home, that’s a promise.

And that’s amazing to hear about the shop. It almost sounds like it’s being run the same way Pops did it. Thank you for checking in on it, babe, you’re the best.

Xoxo K

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July

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Hi, baby,

So… pottery class sucks. I really thought I’d be into it. I’m starting to get frustrated. I wanted there to be more to me as an artist than just a painter. Like all I can do is throw color on a canvas. Anyway… sorry… just had to get that out. I know it’s all relative compared to how you’re having to spend your time over there. Are things still going okay? It’s been a couple days since I’ve heard from you.

Loving and missing you hard today.

Xo

Lu

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Hey, baby,

Sorry it’s been a few days. As you know, for security purposes I’m not allowed to talk about what-all goes down, but I’ll just say things went sideways on my last shift. It was rough and a little scary, but I’m okay.

And don’t be such a silly girl, silly girl. You’re a brilliant artist, and so what if you only paint? You’re up there with Monet. And who knows, maybe you’ll come up with your own form of art expression.

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