-233- [Return from a Long Absence]

[impure_tale]

[The sound of happy barking in the background.]

It would seem that I took an unexpected leave of absence. My apologies to everyone I did not speak to beforehand, and it is my sincerest hopes that I did not give you a fright.

To the many new arrivals that have come in the time I have been gone: Welcome, and enjoy your stay.

To all others: Happy New Year? 

Comments

[tentacruelest]

I'm near shocked I haven't driven yeh away already enough as is.

[impure_tale]

I'm a difficult friend to lose permanently.

[tentacruelest]

What would cause me to be rid of yeh, marquis?

[impure_tale]

That's a very good question.

I have no idea.

[tentacruelest]

I could think of a fair few things that I wouldn't repeat here.

[impure_tale]

I'm certain you could, you wretched tease.

[tentacruelest]

Offer up no less than what's been given. That's always been the Dutchman's way.

[impure_tale]

You are referring to the Flying Dutchman, oui?

[tentacruelest]

I am. Yeh know it?