From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 02:42 am (UTC)		(Link)

My Dear Sunny,

My letter writing is solely composed of romance. I think only of you in New York City, trapped by the vast wasteland of buildings and unkempt skyline. I weep that you should spend your summer in a hot and filthy place when you could be here in sunny, gorgeous Hesperia. I am pleased that you hope all is well here. I would like to share this sentiment in exchange, but alas I am not well when you are not here.

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 02:46 am (UTC)		(Link)

Anastas,

You have clearly never experienced the wonder that is New York City! Vast wasteland? This is my beloved NYC we’re talking about here! It’s glorious! Anyways... you’ll survive three weeks without me. You’re ridiculous.

-Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 02:47 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

I have not experienced your New York City. I imagine it is a different place altogether from the New York City I am familiar with. Perhaps someday you will show me. As to the three weeks we shall spend apart: I will have you know that I can distract myself quite well, but I would much prefer your company.

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 02:53 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Stasi,

If you keep on insulting NYC I’m just going to have to prove to you how awesome it is then. Oh god, did I just agree to that? I hope your distractions are... productive. I shouldn’t even ask. You have any plans?

-Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 02:55 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

I would be truly honored to be your guest in the city. I intend to keep you to your word, perhaps next summer break? Or perhaps over winter break; it would be pleasant to see a cold and snowy holiday again.

Because of the fires in Moscow my plans have been canceled. I may do some work with my father in his shop. I may simply take some photographs. With the vikings blessing I will drink myself into a coma. Did you have plans for the summer holiday?

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 02:59 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Stasi,

Well... good . Because New York is amazing. So yeah. Winter in the city is actually kind of amazing. I couldn’t imagine the holidays without snow.

That sounds nice. Maybe you can show me some pictures when we go back to school. Do NOT take that the wrong way. I’ll take pictures of the very non-unkempt skyline to show you. Please don’t drink yourself to death. I’m going to Mexico next week with my family. I’ve been working in the bakery ever since I got home. Vegan cupcakes everywhere. It’s kind of amazing.

-Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 03:05 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

It has been a challenge since coming to America, particularly living in California. It is not bad, but it is not the home I imagined it to be and certainly not the home I used to have.

I would love to show you pictures if I manage anything worth showing. I thought you liked it when I took things the wrong way. I would like to see this mythical skyline from your beloved city. I will simply regrow my liver. Just like magic.

I hope you have a wonderful time in Mexico. If I may, I would like to continue to write. I would also love to taste your cupcakes.

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 03:07 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Stasi,

Perhaps you just haven’t found the right place yet. I know it was hard enough when I started going to school, I couldn’t imagine having to change countries. Who knows, you might just fall for NYC, pretty much everyone does for different reasons.

I’m sure you’ll find something that catches your eye. Hopefully that something isn’t another girl. I’ve never actually been to California, I bet it’s beautiful though. I do not! Mythical? No way. You just haven’t seen the right shots of it. Nothing beats sitting on the fire escape and watching the sky turn from day to night, sometimes from night to day. You just... you just have to see it. Livers don’t grow back like that buey.

I always do. I would like that. You are getting no where near my cupcakes young man.

-Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 03:18 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

I will keep looking. I would like to one day return to Russia, but I am not certain if I would like it to be permanent. I miss a great deal about my home, but I have found many good things here as well. You will have to show me all of the reasons I should love New York.

There are many beautiful things to photograph here, but I prefer to picture honesty. I would rather take ugly pictures that are truthful than beautiful pictures that lie. If I am to visit your city then you must come to visit mine. I am certain you will love it.

I have spent many mornings watching the sun rise, but of course I was almost always walking home from a party. Sunrises are not as enjoyable through the haze of a hangover. I may be the first man to boldly grow where no man has grown before. Is that how you say it?

I would like it as well. You have mistaken my meaning. I meant the cupcakes you baked. I would love to put them in my mouth.

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 03:32 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Stasi,

That’s a great idea, you might be able to find a nice balance between there and here. I will show you all the reasons you should love New York. We’re going to a baseball game... oh shit, that’s in the spring and summer. It’s one of those integral things about New York though. Another time. But during the winter you need to go to central park, and then ice skating and just running around in the snow! Also, my parents bakery, it’s got the best Italian/Mexican infusion food in the entire city. And last but not least watching the sunrise from the fire escape and trust me, you can’t be hungover for this. It’s too beautiful to pass up.

I would like to see your honest pictures then. Where is this Stasi while we’re at school? I think that’s a fair deal. I would like to visit your city. Although your brother kind of scares me.

You can’t enjoy a proper sunrise whilst hungover, that much is true. It’s best when you’ve stayed up all night with the intent to see it. Ahahahahahaha! Not quite. It’s ‘go’ not ‘grown’ but I think I’ll let this one pass.

You just can’t stop yourself can you? If you behave I might bake a batch of vegan cupcakes when we get back to school. I’m not going to fall for you.

-Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 03:40 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

I am entirely honored that you have invited me twice to your city, as your guest. When you come to Hesperia I will show you all of the beautiful places and some of the ugly places where I take pictures. We will go surfing on the coast and visit Hollywood. I have never been myself, but I imagine it would be fun.

You may not like my honest pictures, but I will show you my portfolio. I want to prepare you: I do not take wizarding photos. I prefer when pictures are simple and still. When Valentin is around Kazimir behaves. If not I will simply beat him until he dies does.

Drinking is half the fun of an evening. How will I ever manage to stay up all night to watch a sunrise without something to entertain me? I will tell you the truth. Cosmonauts do it better.

You do not want me to stop myself. Be honest. I do not know if good behavior is in the forecast. I will attempt to be a model citizen, but I know myself well enough. I will be on the evening news for some awful thing. Also, why must the cupcakes be vegan? What do you have against meat?

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 03:50 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Stasi,

One visit to the city is never enough. That sounds like a lot of fun though. I’ve never been surfing before, I hope you’re a good swimmer. Hollywood does look like fun! I bet there will be a lot of things I like about your city.

Oooo! Still pictures! I’ve only seen a few from art class but that sounds really neat. I’ve been really interested in muggle art forms but I just haven’t had a lot of time to actually look into it. I think it would be interesting to look at your ugly photographs, not everything in the world is shiny and beautiful. It’s important to catch that on film too. You don’t need to beat your brother up. I’m sure we’ll think of plenty of things to do to avoid him.

You don’t think I’m entertainment enough? You’ll have to tell me about these cosmonauts, I don’t really know anything about them.

Maybe. Anastas, step away from the bad decisions. There’s nothing wrong with a couple quiet nights in right? You’re not that terrible. And the cupcakes must be vegan because meat in cupcakes is morally offensive. Also it’s better for the environment to use eco-friendly products. And meat is disgusting, and it has a weird texture and smell and taste. And then think of the animals! All those poor animals who were just walking around and then BLAM! MOM IS A HAMBURGER, DAD IS ON THE GRILL, AND BABY SISTER IS SOME RICH DUDE’S VEAL. Sorry... I get a little crazy when it comes to animal rights I suppose. Anywho... animals and gross, weird texture.

Yours,
Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 04:01 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

I am a decent swimmer, but I am not a great surfer. That we will have to improve together.

There is more art to still pictures. It is a challenge to create a dynamic, or to capture movement in a still photograph. I have never seen a wizarding photograph that offers the same feeling or challenge.

I absolutely think you are entertaining enough for me. I will accept the challenge of one sober evening with Sunny if you can accept the challenge of one evening with sober me. You have not been educated in the fine works of the Russian space program. I can assure that the cosmonauts are more impressive than any astronaut your American NASA put in the sky. There is a reason why it is called the Russian space station.

I am the king of bad decisions. I am much heartened to learn that I am not that terrible. Though I do not see why meat is morally offensive. I will try to respect your vegan manifesto, but I must admit I have eaten veal and I find it quite delicious.

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 04:15 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Stasi,

I look forward to learning with you then. I bet the beach is incredible. That’s one thing NYC doesn’t have. I would love to have a beach closer.

I would like to see you taking photos some time. I haven’t had a lot of experience taking pictures but I do draw a fair amount. I wonder if it’s alike at all.

I accept your challenge. Scrabble, cookies, cuddling, and other non-alcohol or drug related fun stuff! I’m sure you’ll teach me Stasi. You know our oppressive American board of educators would never allow us to learn how awesome other countries are.

That you are Anastas. You’re really not. Why else would I kiss you? Meat in cupcakes is like... it’s so wrong, structurally, integrally in the spirit of all things that are cupcake. But thanks for the attempt, most people don’t even bother. Ew. Veal, that makes me sad. You’ll at least try some vegan cooking?

Yours,
Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 04:30 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

I will take you out to Dana Point in the early morning when the beach is clear and free of people. It is best when mostly empty and the waves are sharp. There are spots where the beach is known only by locals; those are the best.

I will take you with me when we are back at school. I do not think that taking pictures is the same as drawing them. I have sketched before and it does not strike me as the same. You need to have the same critical eye, but it is different to capture a moment. When you draw you create a moment entirely. When you photograph you can only work within certain parameters.

You would want to cuddle with me? It can most certainly be arranged. I believe that Scrabble will be an interesting challenge. I cannot promise that other board games will be much fun, but I am curious about what you do on a night that does not involve drinking. I will take the challenge of educating you about Russia and our space program. I am certain there are many things American educators get wrong.

You cannot make up your mind about me, can you? I will not carry on with tales of how delicious it was; I would not want to upset your sensibilities. As per vegan cooking, I will try it if you will cook it.

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 04:38 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Stasi,

That sounds lovely. Local spots are always better than anything else, they’re more genuine. The less crowded, the better. I’ve always been more of a morning person, so that’s a plus.

I look forward to it and hearing more about your theory. I never thought of it like that, I always just thought to capture the moment with my drawing. That’s kind of my general philosophy though.

Yes. No. Yes. As long as you keep a safe distance from my cupcakes. Scrabble is the best! Don’t even worry about it, spending a night without booze is just as much fun as partying. Trust me, you won’t get bored. Maybe I can teach you how to juggle. I’m sure you’re right. American teachers don’t teach it if it makes American look bad! We never do anything wrong, that’s blasphemy!

Is it that obvious? Well, yeah, I guess it is. I wish you were that easy to read. It’s not a bad thing though is it? Thanks but my sensibilities are already pretty upset. Poor baby cows. It’s a good thing you will try vegan cooking because once I get started it’s kind of hard to stop.

Yours,
Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 04:51 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

I am not so much of a morning person myself. Usually because I am hung over. I always liked to stay up late when I was a kid.

Perhaps your drawings do capture moments. I would like to see them. You must explain to me your philosophy on capturing. I am curious about your application of this philosophy to men.

Half of the thrill is trying to get closer to your cupcakes. Which you also want to feed me. I am a bit confused about what you really want. I do not think I am coordinated enough to juggle, but I would find it entertaining to watch you.

If I were that easy to read you would have lost interest in me weeks ago. So no, it is not a bad thing that you cannot make up your mind about me. I trust in your desire to change my diet, but I can assure you that I will firmly remain an omnivore. I will do my best to not eat meat in front of you though. I can be nice when I try.

Always,
Stasi

	From: soleada	Date: September 1st, 2010 04:59 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Stasi,

I’m not too surprised by that but I do appreciate you offering to wake up early for surfing. I know that a lot of people don’t really do mornings. Being hung over never helps. I liked to pretend to stay up late when I was a kid. I never made it past ten thirty until I was a freshman.

I would like to show you my drawings, it would be nice to get a critique on them. My favorite are the charcoal drawings I’ve done. I... uh... I’m pretty oblivious when it comes to men. I don’t think I have a philosophy on guys.

There are two kinds of cupcakes we’re talking about here. The cupcakes you’re not allowed to touch and the vegan cupcakes you can eat. So... yeah. Jerk. Everyone says they’re not coordinated enough to juggle, I didn’t think I was either. I trip over myself all the time and I can still juggle! You at least have to try it. If you’re brave enough to try my vegan cooking, you should be brave enough to try juggling. Promise I won’t make fun of you.

If that were true then what keeps you around? I don’t want to know, never mind. Well thanks but I bet you won’t even notice when my vegan food starts infiltrating your diet. I know you can be nice, sometimes. I wouldn’t hang out with you if you were a chamaco all the time.

Yours,
Sunny

	From: anastas	Date: September 1st, 2010 05:28 am (UTC)		(Link)

Dear Sunny,

We could go out near sunset, but the visibility is horrible and that is when sharks like to feed. I believe that is what I learned from Shark Week this year. Your father would never let you come back to Hesperia if I let you get eaten by sharks.

I am hardly qualified to critique. I can share my opinion. Do you draw in other mediums? I prefer black and white photography; to me it is a greater challenge than color photography. It takes skill to make a picture without any colors. It becomes entirely focused on the composition.

We must work on your philosophy on men. No woman should wander the world before knowing her position in this regard. You will be eaten by sharks that do not swim in the ocean, and that do not know how to play fair. Sharks like me.

I do appreciate your offer, but I will refrain from learning to juggle. I do not worry that you would make fun of me. Others however...

You most certainly did want to know, otherwise you would not have asked. You are not as easy to read as you think Sunny Garcia. What is this chamaco? If I am not one all of the time then I must be one some of the time. I imagine it is during those times that you punch me. It should come as no surprise to you that I do not mind these times at all.

Always,
Stasi