Sohalia

K O A

and they will shake their heads
and wag their bony fingers

(The letter arrives with a bouquet of flowers, and a small wooden dragon carved to look like Pip)

Dear Soh,

I know it hasn't been very long, but I can't stop thinking about you. I had a great time the other night, and would like nothing more than to take you out again. Are you available at all this week? I will be heading to Torchline soon on assignment, and do not know how I shall bear it if I cannot see your sweet smile before.

Yours,
Koa Carpenter.

PS: I hope you enjoy the dragon. Pip was very concerned you might forget her. I think she may like you more than me.

in all the wrong directions—
and by daybreak we'll be gone

Dear Koa,

You are so sweet, and so is Pip! Please tell her that I will treasure the dragon always.

I would love to go out again. I’m available most evenings. What did you have in mind?

Yours,

Soh

K O A

and they will shake their heads
and wag their bony fingers

My Soh,

How about the Eye tomorrow? Should be a perfect evening for a night swim. I'll bring some food.

Expectantly yours,
Koa

in all the wrong directions—
and by daybreak we'll be gone