Dear Slate,

Hope everything is good in Rhy?Din. Florida is nice and I?ve really enjoyed my time here, other than missing everything and everyone there.

I thought I would be coming home this month, but I?ve been asked to transfer to California. As it turns out, their Rapunzel is unexpectedly ?in the family way? and they haven?t the time to train another before the Holiday festivities. I have an understudy here in Florida who will be taking my place.

As hard as it is to say, I know it would be better for both of us if we continue our lives without the attachment of the other. It is not fair to you for me to be gone so long, but it?s also not an opportunity I can?t pass up. We knew this was coming, didn?t we?

I?d so much rather be doing this in person, but I?m not going to have the time to come back home before I head to Disneyland. I don?t think my voice would hold on the phone, either.

I?ve enclosed the key to your place and I?m hoping you can give mine to Colt for me. As far as the other key, I can?t bring myself to take it off. If you want that one back, please let me know and I?ll send it via Colt.

We had the start of a good thing and I think had we both been in different places in our lives, it may have become more. At least I know I?ve got a friend at home when I get there again.

Take care, Slate and be happy.

Always,

-Austin