Sui,

Hey Space Cowboy. Didn't expect to hear from you so soon. Don't tell me you're lonely already? Still got a long ways to go. I miss you too. Staying busy. In my line of work, that's not a good thing. Least I get paid.

I'm glad you like the picture. Remember what you promised me now..you won't be sharing it with anyone. Most importantly..well, you know. At least don't tell me if you do!

Take good care of our baby now. Don't let him get shot. Have to petition for full custody if you do. Take care of yourself too. Come back in one piece. I expect to hear lots of stories from out there.

Carson

She'd read over the latest letter, a frown creasing her brow. If the hat had a close call then so did his head. He was pretty hard headed but not enough to stop a bullet.

Sui,

Glad to hear the baby is safe and sound. Hate for anything to happen to the little one. I'm looking forward to your return. Has been very dull without you around.

Not so much dull. There were many things he didn't need to know. A whole side of her existence, Sui didn't need to be involved in. For his safety more than anything else. Carson was a person with her feet straddled in two different worlds. Those worlds should never be allowed to collide. She couldn't erase what she was by birth. Lord knows she's tried. Keeps coming back to bite her in the butt.

I'll see you soon. Stay safe until then. Tell the gang I said hi.

Carson.

Hey Cowboy,

Touch and go. Which is exactly what you did isn't it? Out the door to who knows where again. As for me, things have been busy. Nothing as exciting as what you've been up to I'm sure.

As for the baby, I'm not sure I'd look good in a hat babe. For you and only you, maybe. Not so sure about public appearances. Yes, it's hanging on the wall until I can get time to paint the food stains.

You've hidden things in my apartment? Guess I should start looking. Got any clues for me?

See you soon,
Carson

Carson had been a little bit busy with things. Lots and lots of things. Things which were keeping her tied up in a life Sui would never understand. He didn't need to. She didn't want him to. After getting an up close and personal reminder that she was trying to turn into a person she was never meant to be, it had taken awhile to get over said 'reminder'. Thus communications had ceased allowing reflection on their situation. The next message was brief.

Sui,

I must apologize for the long pause in letters. I've been unavoidably detained. Even now, time is short. I hope you arrive back in Rhydin safely.

Carson

Much was left unsaid. Given enough time to think, her future plan of action might change. There were personal issues she needed to deal with before seeing him again. The outcome of one could have serious effects on the outcome of another.

It would be awhile before Carson would be allowed to see his response. Awakened to an overly bright room by a splash of ice water and the sounds of deep throated laughter from a voice she'd grown to hate more and more.

"Rise and shine sweets. Mail call. He's so faithful isn't he? Your little pet. Seems he's concerned. Aww, so touching. A side of you I've never seen before." Thorn dragged the silver tipped end of his can along the side of her face. Revelling in the knowledge of how much pain she had to be in though the garou never made a sound. Too weak to fight. The silver chains kept the fiesty female drained enough to handle. "A side I never want to see again." Making no efforts to veil the threat in those ominous words. "You will write him back. Bring him here. Then he and yourself will have a little heart to heart about your future plans. Once he understands that you are going home..and he cries his poor, space cowboy eyes out.." Rubbing away fake tears to mock her further. "he'll go on his merry way and you are resuming your spot amongst the pack. Of course you know, if things don't go as planned, Sui dies. I don't have the time nor patience to dilly dally with these humans anymore. Really, you could kill him with one punch Carson. Why you mess with these weaklings I'll never know." Sitting down in front of the keyboard to compose HER next letter.

Sui,

Sorry to be so elusive. It's a necessary evil. Don't worry. As soon as I see you, I'll explain everything. Until then take care. Come back in one piece.

Carson

"You like it? Short and sweet is always better. Keeps them wanting more. I'll send this out right away. You two will be reunited very soon."

Out went the lights. Leaving her surrounded by darkness again.

My, my, my Carson. You never cease to surprise me." Giving the chain a hard jerk to bring her around again. "Stubborn as a mule aren't you girl? I must say, I'm impressed. You need to change but you won't. You have to be famished. All you've got to do is give me one, little thing. Just one. Surrender. That's all. Go home with me. There's a side of venison right outside the door. Fresh kill. Smell it?" Inhaling deeply to draw in the luscious smell of warm blood wafting through the air. His own stomach growled as canine's elongated naturally, longing for the kill. Was part of who they were. Yet she fought off the deep seeded instinct. "You agree and you eat. I'll tend to those nasty burns. We leave this place today. Your whole world gets better." Most of all, he could leave this two bit, pig style full of humans and half breeds. Not even worth the time it'd take to slaughter them. A few trips to the bar was all it took to further fuel his disgust. Full of whores who practically draped themselves across the table for the taking. No thrill of the chase..stupid sluts. The mere thought of their eager willingness drew the taste of vomit into the back of his mouth. No better than vermin. Carson, oh his Carson was not one to give up anything easily. Except when it came to that blasted human. Sui..who names a boy Sui? Such a disgrace.

Squatting down beside her just out of reach. Each passing day the silver made her weaker. Didn't mean he was stupid enough to underestimate the garou's resolve. "Carson, I'm gonna put it to you straight. You're starving to death. Sui's fresh meat. When he comes, you won't be chained anymore. You'll be famished. He's not gonna last two seconds before you rip out his jugular. Why don't we use this reality check and let's go home. Send him a Dear John letter. Won't be his first I'd bet. What do you say?"

All he'd get was a death glare though matted, dirty blond hair. She didn't have to utter a single word in order for him to know what she was thinking. "When I get out of here, you are a dead man."

She'd only leave one of two ways. Willingly or after Thorn reminded her of what she really was again. Which meant Sui would be sacrificed to the cause. "Oh Carson, you pain me so. Let's send a sweet letter back then shall we? Keep buttering him up. You like butter don't you? Maybe a sprinkle of salt for taste?" Knowing each mention of food had to be driving her further towards the brink.

"Space Cowboy,

I'm fine. No worries. Really busy with work these days. No time to rest. I miss you so much. Can't wait to finally see you again.

Take care and get home soon,

Carson"
Reading aloud so she could hear before sending it off for his retrieval.