I'm certain by now

[Zoe Wallerstein-Smythe]

Vera,

I'm certain that by now you've noticed that I've left the room. I had received a scholarship from the school and permission to go on a photographic road trip throughout a few key locations in the United States, and I couldn't pass up the offer. I should be back before rooms switch, so please look after my things in the meanwhile. There shouldn't be anything too major that you need to look out for or keep track of; everything is in order.

I also might send you some regular correspondence detailing what's been happening to me throughout the journey, if that's alright? We are roommates, though I know we're not that particularly close, so I will understand if you didn't want to. If there's anything I need to know that's happening near the school, please keep me informed.

I believe that's all for the moment. I'm really excited about this trip! I hope to hear from you again, and thanks again for at least watching over the few things I had to keep in my room.

Zoe


Vera M. Solway

[Vera M. Solway]

Zoe,

A scholarship is a big deal, so I'm happy for you. Very glad you took the opportunity while you had the chance. I'll be sure to look after your stuff while you're gone. Something happened to me the other night and I'm taking an emergency trip in a few days for the summer but you won't have to worry. I'll make sure everything is exactly how you left it when you get back. You have my word.

It would be really great if you did keep me updated with everything. I'd love to hear how your trip is going and what you get to experience. I consider you a friend, I do. So don't worry, I'd be thrilled to hear all about it.

I'll be sure to update you on the school if anything happens. I'm happy for you and you'll hear from me. It's not a problem. If you ever run into any trouble, and you can't reach your main emergency contacts, let me know. I can always get on the next flight to where you're at.

Stay safe,
Vera

[Zoe Wallerstein-Smythe]

Vera,

I don't know how impressive the scholarship is, really. I think it had something to do with my putting on the photo exhibition some time ago. I haven't really considered it that much. I just feel quite overwhelmed by all this. There's just so many people and so much to do and learn that I keep wanting to hide behind someone.

But we started fairly close to Montana, taking various pictures of the scenery and so forth. We'll be hitting most of the West Coast. I'm especially looking forward to San Francisco, as I've never been there and heard quite a bit about it.

Oh, and I'm definitely sorry to hear about something going wrong with you. I'm certainly willing to be an ear if you need me to. We seem to be stopping at places with email fairly often, and I do have my phone.

Everyone's quite nice of course, but I have to be careful since I'm the only mutant. It's not like school. At least there's apparently another lesbian along. She sort of looks like Devyn, and she showed me pictures of her girlfriend back home. They're quite cute, though you and Devyn are much cuter. I've been hanging out with her quite a bit, so things have been good.

I could add more of the boring bits, but i don't want to, well, bore you. I will have pictures though!

staying safe,

Zoe

[Vera M. Solway]

Zoe,

Any scholarship is impressive no matter how big or small. They're not as easy. Kids back home would kill to get one and end up getting short handed by this fucktard we call the government. But I'm sure you'll just do just fine. Just chill out, enjoy, and do what you love. Don't hide.

Nice! Traveling and taking the world by storm... or whatever. Either way, it sounds like you're going to have a blast. I'm fairly jealous.

Something has always been going completely wrong with me, I guess it just recently started to sink in. But once I figure out whatever it is I have to figure out, I'll be sure to fill you in.

Glad you're at least being careful. Ooo and other girls who like girls? If she looks anything like Devyn, she must be pretty hot but a girlfriend at home? Sounds really hot. I'd tell you to go for it if you both were single.

Thanks, by the way. For the compliment.

A girl loves picture, be sure to keep me updated.

GetTheGirl'sNumberJustInCase,
Vera

[Zoe Wallerstein-Smythe]

Vera,

I suppose. It is nice that the school's looking out for me. Though sometimes I can't help but wonder if they're just doing it because I happened to have gotten shot on school grounds. That does make people feel a bit more guilty.

We're supposed to arrive in San Fransisco tomorrow to visit a few key locales and get some great shots of the various peoples. I'm definitely looking forward to that. And yes, I will be spending time with said girl who is pretty hot and most definitely taken and I'm not going to be a homemaker. We are going to go out drinking together one of the nights: she claims she knows a few places.

I mean the compliment too. You're pretty enough that I'd probably be quite enamored of you if it wasn't that you and Devyn are so close.

As far as the pictures go, it's still mostly pictures of beautiful locales. I do have one or two of me at said locales, but I don't want to use up too much bandwidth sending them.

You are horrible, honestly.

Zoe

[Vera M. Solway]

Zoe,

Don't feel guilty Zoe, milk them for all they're worth. Heck, and if they ARE doing it just because you got shot on school grounds, good. You weren't protected and you should have been. Isn't that the motto? To protect and teach us? Yada yada. Just make sure you get the most out of it.

Look at you, getting all friendly and close with said hot girl. Wait, are you still dating that Alice chick? Well, I guess it's not cheating unless someone slips up a finger. Zoe, no matter what she says; Don't let her fix an open zipper on your pants. Don't wear a skirt either. Matter of fact, just wear leggings.

You'll thank me later.

Awww Zoe, stop it. That's really sweet of you. You're a total bombshell, I'm pretty sure you'd be able to "woo" girls way past my league.

Nice but yeah, do what you have to. I'll be leaving for this road trip soon, so I'll be responding via mobile for the next couple of days. So I apologize if I respond way too late for you liking.

You love it,

Vera

[Zoe Wallerstein-Smythe]

Vera,

Sorry about the delay: San Francisco has been every bit as amazing as I anticipated. The wine is quite good as well, which had made for some pretty giggly moments, I must confess. It's rather on the hot side to wear leggings though, and I only have so many clothes here. Not that it matters: Di's been a perfect lady about it. She even helped me into my room after I'd had a bit too much.

And, um, on Alice... before I left we... we sort of broke up. She got a culinary scholarship because I'd sent in the application for her and... and I couldn't let her pick between that and me, because it's what she really should be doing and it's not that big of a deal. So I'm technically single. Sorry I had to let you know in an email, but, well, it's not like it's not a fairly current development or something like that.

You simply must tell me about your road trip though! No, wait: you can hold off until I'm back. We'll have to get together and talk about everything then!

enjoy yourself,

Zoe

[Vera M. Solway]

Zoe,

Look at you, indulging in San Fran wine. I had no idea you liked to enjoy the finer things in life. I bet it was white wine. This Di person sounds really nice, I think. Only if she helped you into your room without helping herself. You know, because shit happens.

Well I'm sorry to hear about that, Zoe. You two seemed really good together but it's great to know that you cared enough about her life goals. Major brownie points there. Seriously. And it's really no big deal, at least you filled me in; no matter the outlet. JUst hope you're doing alright.

Haha. I'll be sure to let you know when we both get back.

I'll try,

Vera

[Zoe Wallerstein-Smythe]

Vera,

It was red wine. Well, the first time was. we had white too. I, ah, do like wine from time to time, though I suppose i really shouldn't.

And I'm trying to get over her, over Alice that is. Nothing has been happening with Di, though she sent me her email and insisted that we keep in touch. I also may have cried on her shoulder a little? I seem to vaguely recall something like that. But no tears: I'm moving forward with my life and doing just fine. I don't need someone. I'm quite capable on my own. After all: I signed up to do this on my own, didn't I?

I'll be home shortly. It's only a relatively short trip, mostly the West Coast, though we'll be swinging through desert and so forth on the way back. Only a group of photographers could get excited about passing through different scenery.

And thank you again for the emails. I do know that our conversations have been awkward and that I'm... sometimes difficult to deal with. And there's everything else. But I really do appreciate it. I just wish I had everything together as much as you do, that's all.

Enviously yours,

Zoe

[Vera M. Solway]

Zoe,

Red wine! That UB40 song is now playing in my head. Zoe you're getting way too fancy for me now, with this whole wine drinking business. As long as you've been enjoying yourself that's all that matters really (and I'm sure you have).

Thats very good to hear. The whole getting over someone tends to be the hardest part, at least for me, but I'm seriously loving this whole girl power 'I don't need a relationship' thing you got going on. It's great, really; it is. Take as much time as you need to enjoy yourself before indulging in any thing else. And yes, you did.

Awesome sauce. I can't wait to chat it up when you get back. Well, only photographers can capture the beautiful of different scenery, so that's sort of understandable.

It's no problem, I actually enjoyed the emails. I only really use emails to contact my professors and other staff so it's kind of great to use it again for personal use. I wouldn't say you're difficult to deal with, far from it. I consider you a friend, so it's never a pain but always a pleasure. Zoe, don't let this smile fool you.

I have nothing together,

Vera

[Zoe Wallerstein-Smythe]

Vera,

Yes, a lot of enjoyment. There's certainly even more to talk about, and I'd definitely enjoy talking with you even further. Do you think we could meet after I get back? Perhaps go to the mall to do some shopping or something along those lines? Just to talk, and, well, maybe shop. I do have some money now. I signed on as a TA for the art program, and there are the shows; it all adds up.

But anyway, I'll see you soon?

And you do have quite a lot together. take it from someone who most certainly does not.

Zoe

[Vera M. Solway]

Zoe,

Yeah! That sounds great, I need to do a little bit of shopping anyway. A Girls Day Out! Okay so that sounded super cheesey, like 80s Babysitter's Club cheesy. Just count me in.

You sure will.

I'll also take your word for it.

Vera