Well tomorrow we have wood chopping. The next day I'm sure I'll need to recover, but the next day is when it actually + Otto Lockhearst

+ starts, so how about opening day? Otto Lockhearst

You're starting to take up lots of my free time. [sips my coffee, hiding an amused grin] Otto Lockhearst

A problem? [laughs, shaking my head slowly] It's quite the opposite of a problem, if you must know. Otto Lockhearst

[raises my coffee cup to Otto Lockhearst for a small toast] To new friends and good company.

[takes a sip and notices Gertrude watching us with a smile] What do you think she's thinking? Otto Lockhearst

[keeps my voice low as well] I think I might be a little jealous. Otto Lockhearst

[gives Otto Lockhearst a tiny shrug, a half-grin on my face] I think I might let you figure that one out.

And why’s that? [arches a curious eyebrow] Otto Lockhearst

Do you remember who suggested that pie to her? Hmm? [puts a playful yet expectant look on my face] Otto Lockhearst

I’m thinking maybe you should just take Gertrude to the festival. [pretends to be hurt, probably very unconvincingly.] Otto Lockhearst

[cracks a pretty big cheeky grin] Oh, don’t worry. I know. Otto Lockhearst

[bites my lip to hide my amusement for just a few seconds as I shake my head at Otto Lockhearst] It’s not that easy to do. Don’t worry.

Still, I wasn’t lying when I said I was a little jealous. [shrugs playfully, finishing the last of my coffee] Otto Lockhearst

[Nods my head subtly, yet rapidly, eyes shining with amusement.] It is very much so, and I’m afraid I may start blushing. Otto Lockhearst

Oh, good. [laughs lightly, feeling my small worry subside] It happens too easily. Otto Lockhearst

I don’t know! You’ll find out. Sheesh. [laughs, amused] Otto Lockhearst

Not the answer you were looking for, huh? Otto Lockhearst

I suck so bad

Ask away. Though I can’t guarantee to have your answer. Otto Lockhearst