Comforting though. I missed these back and forth letters. They probably won't be able to be as frequent, unfortunately. I promise to send at least one a day.

Everything is going as smoothly thus far. I would start babbling about kiwis but I don't think you would believe me anymore.

How is everything at home? Did you find my present yet?

Not distracted, promise. We worked it out so we both have a few hours every day to rest, so that's when I read your letters and respond. I'll come back to you.

It's quite comical in a way, all those people becoming circus animals. Has everyone been accounted for yet?

The present is either in our bedroom, the kitchen, or the office. You'll know it when you find it.

That does sound difficult. Has there been any fear of the animals disappearing into the woods around town? A disoriented person might not be able to make wise decisions.

I'll narrow the search down to our office. Let me know if you need any further hints. It's not perishable or something that'll be useless if not immediately discovered.

I only hope no one used the suddenly large number of disappearing people to satisfy their own agendas. Are the investigators on the case as well? I can't see Prewett deeming this the work of a dark wizard.

Perhaps so. I apologize if it's lost its excitement. If you don't find it by tomorrow I'll confess to where it is.

Do you remember horseback riding near the coast? Those memories are keeping me afloat when I start to miss you terribly. I so wish we were back there rather than apart, or at the very least I wish we were able to sleep at home on our down time. It's only been a week and I'm already sick of the cold and sleeping on the ground. Hopefully we can come home soon.