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Aren’t you supposed to be sleeping up for your big run?
I fell asleep and then woke up and I'm boredshe said.
I shook my head as I typed my response:It’s not my job to entertain you, Echo.
You’re right. I’m sorry. Again. Have a good night.
I didn't want to end on that note, so I sent another message.When did you start lifting weights?
There was an understandable long pause. I threw a toy for the kitties to chase in the living room as I waited to see what she’d say to that.
I’ve always lifted weights, but I got more into it during college. Stress reliever after a breakup. Now it’s just part of my life. Why do you ask?
Just curious.
Can I ask you a question?
I guess? Now I’m scared.
Don’t be scared! It’s silly.
Go ahead.
Can you go outside right now?
My stomach dropped into my feet.
You’re not going to be on my lawn waiting to stab me or declare your undying love, are you?
I was part joking, part serious. You couldn’t be too careful.
No, I promise. Just go outside.
Curious, and still a little nervous, I went outside.
Okay, now what?
Look up.
I did and gasped. It was a full moon. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the moon absolutely glowed.
It’s a blue moon, she sent after a few moments.
It is. It’s beautiful.
I doubt I would have noticed it if it wasn’t for Echo drawing my attention to the sky. So often I got wrapped up in my work and just put my head down and didn’t take the chance to look up at the sky and stop moving for a second.
I stared at the moon and breathed the summer air and let my thoughts slow down.
Thank you for making me look up at the sky.
You’re welcome, Kiri. Anytime.
