I wouldn’t claim to belong to someone or the other way around just yet. But, emotionally involved with certain someone, yes.

Ah… Hey there, little friend.
I may not have much to say, but I so appreciate your courage in writing this heartfelt note. It truly takes one’s bravery to put such conflicting feelings into words like this, and I’m sorry if my actions have contributed to that. Regardless of who you are, little friend, our friendship has meant just as much to me. But I understand why you feel the need to step back. If our paths cross again, know that I’ll welcome you with open arms. I wish you well. Take care of yourself, and until we meet again.

I might need someone’s assistance to address this question. One moment.

Is this some kind of a song lyric, or do you really need a hand?

Ah, well. I’ve not been the best at responding, but I’m not intentionally ignoring anyone. It’s a repetitive cycle I’ve been running in lately; I get so caught up in work that I forget to check my DMs, and by the time I remember it feels embarrassingly too late to reply. If you're still interested, please re-chat me as I couldn’t really tell who you are. I'm sorry for making you wait. I'll make sure to get back to you this time.

I’ve been well, too! May you stay in a happy place, little seaslug.

Ah, my little sea slug friend! How have you been since the last time we talked?

Given my fondness for mundane, I would want my readers to think of me as a dear friend. Not necessarily a book they pick up now and then; rather, I’d hope to be a companion that stays with them long after the last page is turned! I would love the idea of sitting on their shelves for years, even as my pages yellow and hardly touched, my cover might also fades—what truly counts is that they choose to keep me close, finding comfort in my silent presence day by day. Now, what about you, Ashie the Ash Tree? How would you like your readers to treat you?

Oh, that’s lovely. I’d be happy to have you as my little sea slug friend. The ocean is too vast for me to explore on my own, after all. 🌊

It all comes down to how it’s done. I probably wouldn’t mind at all—in fact, it might even be kind of flattering. Either way, I’d never turn down a chance of making some fresh acquaintances. You are most welcome.

Definitely a leviathan. Who wouldn't want to be the biggest legendary beast of the ocean at least once? I'd definitely be chasing ships and shit just for kicks as a weekly tradition. Just kidding. (I kind of would, honestly.)

Hehe. Sorry, I was just messing around.

Masa ia? Kayaknya kamu lebih gemes ia.

I don’t think so. I might be easily carried away with affectionate gestures, but I hardly catch feelings.

Thank you. I’m flattered. (Curiosity leads to the best conversations. Just saying.)