Dear me oh my! I'm a tad late to the party.
It's a whimsical tale really, but suffice to say, riding turtles to cross the pond gives one plenty more time to ponder great mysteries than one could hope for, even if one is in a hurry to attend an anniversary party. Would it be crass to solicit a piece of cake and a cup of espresso now that I've arrived? Jammie Dodgers and ginger ale would do just fine, too!
Mondoon, and Dearest Hanna-saru, champion of the Wild Plains, Queen of the Hot Springs,
Please accept my heartfelt felicitations, congratulations, greetings, regards, respects, and benedictions. Five wonderful years of tasteful and artistic pictures, well wishes, friendship, and monkey business of the kawaiiest order. You've left an indelible impression upon me, but not more so than the one Ms. Pants has left on Ms. Chan. Her love of her simian friend is timeless, complete, and unconditional, and she sends her sincerest, fullest, genuinest, wholeheartedest, earnestest, faithfullest love and friendship.
Now, I had the privilege of being the 11th admirer to post in Hanna-saru's first thread, the same day it went up no less!, which I mention because we here are proud to have seen your relationship blossom from the beginning. Hanna is a true delight, and loved dearly. I've chosen a few pictures to share as well, please indulge me if you will!
A toast to our Queen and Champion, and many more years to come...
All our best,
Capt. LD Pruda & Ms. Ayumi Nakamura,
with warm regards from Ms. Wells