For Ariel

A small chalk board is hung around a thin part of the tree by a cord... There on it is the following message:

Dear Ariel, I don't need to hear it from you, I've heard it a thousand times befor and I know what you will say. Lastnight was clear, and I was a fool to ask anything of you. I thought we had something, but it was just my foolish dreaming.... I'll not ask of anything more from you..... Sorry, Ariel

Landis the Mute

Tacked below the board is a fresh peice of parchment, part wet ink forming the art of a flowing hand.

Landis,

I'm not sure whether to be angry or appologetic. I understand how 'no' must be a hard answer to take, but, you know my reasons. Why do you continue to follow a path that in all obviousness is a pathetic one? I am sorry that I cannot offer what you seek, but I am angry that you seek it anyway. Please, I dont enjoy it.

Ariel

Below the main body, there is a lone sentence.

I hope friendship is not a dream.