[The reply comes a day or so later. It could be blamed on time differences or attempting to be cheerful and failing]
Dear Diego,
I was terrible and clicked the attachment first. It was good to see and hear your, even though The monkey was adorable - does that happen all the time in Peru? I always thought they'd make a funny pet. Maybe. Or I'm thinking of Who's your friend in the video?
I'm terrified good. Things are how they ...usually are here. You know. Um. How have you been? Have you seen your mother yet or is that your next stop? And where you go is really more interesting - your adventures always are!
Next time I I'll let James know you were thinking of her. That's not a lie? We've been busy lately, but it's...Bellum. They arrested someone and they say he killed and raped someone and I agreed to let Christine stay with Erik and he'll kill someone if she doesn't and I think I made things worse instead of better for Bran and I It doesn't really change. [...] I was thinking of getting ice cream later though. Just to get out of here for awhile.
I miss Email back when you get a chance! If it isn't too much trouble, that is. :)