[There are only two things written on an otherwise blank sheet of paper: a single line of text in the middle and a two-word prompt in the bottom right corner.]
Why did the rapper carry an umbrella? (Turn over -->)
[The little arrow compels you! Do it, do it!]
Fo' drizzle!
Things are rough. Things have been rough for a while and you know that and I know that you know that as well. So I am not going to waste ink and hand movements going on about how shitty life is here. I am going to mention that you've changed, briefly, just a comment in passing really. This place has done things to you and though you try to play it off, those who are closest to you will always be able to tell that things are really not ok. But I'm not here to blame you for that either. The fact that people worry about you just means that they care, so it's not inherently a bad thing.
Actually, you know I'm not sure where I was going with that paragraph. I think I was trying to be deep and philosophical but it got away from me. I should probably just stick to what I know and leave this character analysis/encouragement thing to somebody else. But bear with me for a few more paragraphs, please.
You haven't broken yet, from what I can tell, and I like to think I am pretty good at gauging that sort of thing as far as you're concerned. So I know you won't break over this either, especially considering what you saw in February. So maybe this letter is ultimately pointless, but I felt the need to give it to you anyway. If nothing else, it can serve as a reminder of things you already knew. And acknowledgement that somebody out there is proud to call you a friend and a hero because of this.
Don't give up, Dave. Don't let this place break you. Not now, not ever. With as long as you've been here, I figure you want to make it to the end of all this. I sure know I want you to make it to the end. More importantly: an ending that doesn't suck. I don't know how right Ruana is about the generator and how long it will last. But when it finally gives out, we all need to be there to laugh in her face. Because she's not going to get the ending she wants. I don't need to be psychic to know that much.
Everything is going to be ok. So don't lose hope, don't give up, and most importantly: don't forget how to smile.
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Why did the rapper carry an umbrella?
(Turn over -->)
[The little arrow compels you! Do it, do it!]
Fo' drizzle!
Things are rough. Things have been rough for a while and you know that and I know that you know that as well. So I am not going to waste ink and hand movements going on about how shitty life is here. I am going to mention that you've changed, briefly, just a comment in passing really. This place has done things to you and though you try to play it off, those who are closest to you will always be able to tell that things are really not ok. But I'm not here to blame you for that either. The fact that people worry about you just means that they care, so it's not inherently a bad thing.
Actually, you know I'm not sure where I was going with that paragraph. I think I was trying to be deep and philosophical but it got away from me. I should probably just stick to what I know and leave this character analysis/encouragement thing to somebody else. But bear with me for a few more paragraphs, please.
You haven't broken yet, from what I can tell, and I like to think I am pretty good at gauging that sort of thing as far as you're concerned. So I know you won't break over this either, especially considering what you saw in February. So maybe this letter is ultimately pointless, but I felt the need to give it to you anyway. If nothing else, it can serve as a reminder of things you already knew. And acknowledgement that somebody out there is proud to call you a friend and a hero because of this.
Don't give up, Dave. Don't let this place break you. Not now, not ever. With as long as you've been here, I figure you want to make it to the end of all this. I sure know I want you to make it to the end. More importantly: an ending that doesn't suck. I don't know how right Ruana is about the generator and how long it will last. But when it finally gives out, we all need to be there to laugh in her face. Because she's not going to get the ending she wants. I don't need to be psychic to know that much.
Everything is going to be ok. So don't lose hope, don't give up, and most importantly: don't forget how to smile.
-Hermes