Because the messages come in written form, scraps of paper he can hold and fold up and study, ink he can trace as he puzzles out the hints, chases them here and there throughout the house. Because the map is written in a practiced hand, neat corners and skillful charting, a navigator's work. Because as Koby follows the map, seeks out the clues, he's smiling like a fool because of who's responsible, because of the care and attention put into creating it. Because it's a hunt specifically for him, someone who delights in maps and mysteries and puzzles and riddles.
Because honestly, just a message from Quentin would've been enough, would've made Koby grin just as helplessly, just as happily as he does when he makes it back to his room, finds the single bloom on the pillow. He flops down, breathes in the faint scent of Quentin still on his sheets and stares at the flower for much, much longer than he'd admit.
But, finally:] Found it. Thank you. It's a really good map, too.
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Because the messages come in written form, scraps of paper he can hold and fold up and study, ink he can trace as he puzzles out the hints, chases them here and there throughout the house. Because the map is written in a practiced hand, neat corners and skillful charting, a navigator's work. Because as Koby follows the map, seeks out the clues, he's smiling like a fool because of who's responsible, because of the care and attention put into creating it. Because it's a hunt specifically for him, someone who delights in maps and mysteries and puzzles and riddles.
Because honestly, just a message from Quentin would've been enough, would've made Koby grin just as helplessly, just as happily as he does when he makes it back to his room, finds the single bloom on the pillow. He flops down, breathes in the faint scent of Quentin still on his sheets and stares at the flower for much, much longer than he'd admit.
But, finally:] Found it.
Thank you.
It's a really good map, too.