their faces, Amanda

how do I even stop loving them? It is impossible.

You are not ever supposed to or I will be left alone in this tumultous sea with no one to cling to for light and life who understands.

and that could never be allowed to pass, nope.

I will forever be adrift with you, bb. 17 years later and still in love with this crew.

Still going so strong.

There could always be more of them, if you need or would like. They are the best holdovers away from life sometimes.

it's as if you think I would actually say no to that offer, pfff

I (and they) can be a great distraction, even if it's just a heart pause. I would know, since you do the same for me.

it's true, & I'm always happy to provide distractions. I am just taking a quick mental health break to eat something but I'm on AIM, so if you want to poke me at any point I should be available in a few