My letter required no reply, and so there is no need to apologize for your delay. I understand. I haven't slept well since

Perhaps it is presumptuous to say I understand, but I am at least trying to.

I'm not sure whether to parse your phrase "all of this" to mean the fallout from the dragon attack or the election (at this stage it feels surreal to think the election is still looming but I suppose it is), but in any case, I would be happy to share a drink on the other side of it.

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