I miss my baby.

[mortalcity]

I am at sharpeningthebones' house, alive and safe. I was somewhat uncertain this would happen for a while, because we basically ended up driving for 24+ hours with only a couple breaks for food. Many sections of this trip were probably unsafe, but I managed to avoid killing us or the suicidal armadillo lumbering toward my car. The blanketnest in the back came in very handy, but now it feels weird sleeping in a bed when nothing's moving.

Leaving Ace in Dallas was one of the most unpleasant experiences in my life. (Leaving Jaqui sucked too, but I have not had Jaqui with me basically every day since she fit in one of my hands. Obviously.) Still randomly bursting into tears about it, but we are getting her back in a couple months. I just feel awful that she doesn't know why we've abandoned her, and why she's not allowed inside now, and... yeah. Jaqui says she's been howling, but she'll... hopefully quiet down as she gets used to it...

Olivia misses her too. She hasn't been crying, which is what I expected, she's just gotten really quiet, and looking for Ace, and worrying we are abandoning her too every time we step out of sight. This is heartbreaking, and is also making me cry. Damn it, puppy.

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[yetregressing]

I am glad you are alive and safe. I'm sorry about Ace and Olive, but they will be understanding when you are finally reunited. Dogs always are. <3

[mortalcity]

I DON'T KNOW AI. I DON'T. KNOW. WHAT IF SHE SHUNS ME FOR ABANDONING HER.

[yetregressing]

THIS IS ACE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT, FRIEND. ACE WILL GO "MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" AND EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE

(and now all I can think about is "MOOOOOOOUM. CAN RUN ACROSS THE PARRRP. CAN RUN ACROSS THE PAAAAAARP, MOOOOUM!")

[mortalcity]

...okay point. Ace is not a complicated dog. The only things she wants in life are cuddles and soft things, and idk if she's capable of holding grudges. I still worry.

(She has done basically that, btw. Mostly when she is worn out at the dog park and refuses to admit it because she doesn't want to leave.)

[yetregressing]

yes. see? things will be fine. I promise. You just have to get through a couple difficult months, which is hard but I know you can do. And then you will be REUNITED and it will be amazing.

(Awww, Ace. I kind of figured, just given what I know of her.)