Shades of a Promise

(translated from Japanese)

To: Dr. Takasoma
From: Windsong
Re: Voluntary Resignation

Dr. Takasoma,

In light of the recent discoveries and likely action taken by this agency, it is with deep sadness I tender my resignation. My own investigations have confirmed we are dealing with intelligent, sentient beings. This agency, however well-meaning, is likely to fall into certain patterns of behavior. My honor will not allow me association with such actions. I hope the Drs. Reid understand and respect my decision.

I have enjoyed our time together and have learned much from you. I will be returning to Japan as soon as possible to pursue other avenues. I have but one favor to ask of you. Please send word to Kenji that I am returning. Thank you.

Respectfully,
Windsong

Shades of a Promise

Twilight. Witching time, as my mother would say. I understand that better now. When I was little, I'd look out my window and see if I could spy shadows flying across the moon, or lights dancing in our back yard. I saw the lights more often.

Now, it's still a magic time, but magical in a different way. And because it is, I'm going to attempt the contact. I've settled my affairs, protected my honor and hopefully will save my academic and professional life. Dr. Takasoma understood, as did the Drs. Reid. They were disappointed, but respected my stand. I won't be blacklisted. Dr. Takasoma even went so far as to purchase my plane tickets and inform Kenji of my arrival time. He's a wonderful man. I'm going to miss him.

It's time.

'Are you ready, Wind Song?'

'Yes.' Windsong closed her notebook and tucked it into her backpack. Smiling at Riane, she lay back on her hotel bed and closed her eyes.

'Lexx.' Windsong reached out, picturing Lexx in her head. She felt something shift, then a door appeared in her mind. "Shira Lexx" was on a black nameplate hanging on a bent nail. The door itself was a mottled red with a black handle. Windsong took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

Break time! Everyone in the pool!

Or, at least, I _would_ if I was anywhere near a body of water...

Nevermind. *shudder*

Yes, taking time off from the story. It's coming along nicely. Two or three more scenes, then it's off to Syke. If I can figure out her forum. It's scary in there.

Saw Hellboy yesterday. *le sigh* I don't know what it is about romance and me lately, but it's cropping up in all sorts of odd places. Ron Perlman had some excellent lines. I especially liked the ones in the last scene. Now I wish my parental units hadn't been so anal about the Beauty and the Beast series he worked on back in the late 80s/early 90s. I wanna see!

Spiderman 2 is coming out in July. *chibi fangirl* Waiiii! My Webster's coming back! With the Doctor! EEEEEEEEEE!!!!

*poings madly*

*ferret shock*






*recovers*

Whew. Ok, I'm all right now. Van Helsing is another one slotted for "Must See". Mmmmmmmm. Dracula. *eville chuckle*

We're almost finished with the move! The library and bathrooms were unpacked this weekend. Still need to go through the box of records and other important papers and get them into the filing cabinet. Kiddo's room needs some re-arranging. Children can amaze you with their capacity for clutter. I swear. Clothes and toys EVERYWHERE! *chuckle* We got his too small and too big clothes boxes into his closet, moved his mattress and put his current clothes away. The toybox needs to be moved so he can access it more easily. It's squished between the mattress and the wall. Plus we need to get something to block the glass-paneled door. His dresser protects one, but not the other.

GAAAAAAAA!!!!! *finally gets off the phone* yeesh! 45 minutes of solid phone calls. Now it's back to work.